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Librarian's Word

It's finally fall, and there is nothing better than road trips to enjoy the beautiful foliage, not to mention have an opportunity to meet some of our patrons. I will be "manning the booth" for the Institute at the InSource Conference in Muncie, IN on November 9-10 as well as attending the Disability Matters Conference held by the Governor's Council in Indianapolis on November 27-28. I look forward to meeting many new faces, so if you're planning on attending either of the conferences, stop by and say hi!

On the homefront, CeDIR has partnered with the Undergraduate Library Services here at Indiana University to present a Diversity Awareness Film series for the Fall of 2007. We will be watching feature films to examine how disabilities are portrayed in popular culture and discuss how these issues affect people with disabilities in their daily life. For more information, visit our website.

-Christina

Visit Our New Online Diggs!

Do you want to see more disability related information on a wide variety of topics? How about suggestions for finding out more about a disability topic recently in the news? What about links to other web sites, or book reviews? All this and more can be found on our Blog at:

http://cedir.blogspot.com/

Not only is this a great place to find information, we also love to hear from our patrons through their comments on the blog. If you would like to see a posting about a specific topic, or just want to share your story, leave us a comment! We look forward to seeing you there!

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Spotlight On: can light National Disability
Awareness Month


Since 1945, Congress has promoted the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace, beginning by naming the first week in October "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week." In 1962, "physically" was dropped to acknowledge the contribution of all workers with disabilities and the employment needs of people with non-physical disabilities as well. In 1988, Congress offically changed the name to "Disability Employment Awareness Month" making it a month-long awareness campaign in October of each year.*

For more information about disability employment issues, check out our bibliography of materials available at CeDIR at:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/cedir/employbib.html
* http://www.dol.gov/odep/faqs/ndeam.htm

Focus on Down Syndrome

Books

These books are available to Indiana residents from the Center for Disability Information & Referral.

Bruni, M. (2006). Fine motor skills for children with Down syndrome: A guide for parents and professionals. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House. (Call Number: 20.1. B78 2006)

McGuire, D.E. (2006). Mental wellness in adults with Down syndrome: A guide to emotional and behavioral strengths and challenges. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House. (Call Number: 20.1 .M53)

Palmer, G. (2005). Adventures in the mainstream: Coming of age with Down syndrome. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House. (Call Number: 20.1 .P35)

Pueschel, S.M. (2006). Adults with Down syndrome. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co. (Call Number: 20.1 .P8)

Soper, K.L. (Ed.). (2007). Gifts: Mothers reflect on how children with Down syndrome enrich their lives. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House. (Call Number: 20.1 .G5)

Videorecordings

These videos are available to Indiana residents from the Center for Disability Information & Referral.

Goodwin, T.C., & Wurzburg, G. (2003). Down syndrome in the inclusive classroom [videorecording]. Princeton, NJ: Films for the Humanities & Sciences. (Call Number: 40.1 .D6)

Schermerhorn, W. (2004). Down syndrome [videorecording]: The first 18 months. Blueberry Shoes Production. (Call Number: 20.1 .S3)

World Educational Resources. (2004). Down's syndrome [videorecording]: What teachers need to know. Ft. Lauderdale, FL: Education 2000. (Call Number: 40.1. E6)

Journals

These journals are available at your local public library or through interlibrary loan.

Down Syndrome Amongst Us
Down Syndrome News
Down Syndrome Quarterly
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research
People with Special Needs — Down Syndrome Report

Journal Articles

Glenn, S., & Cunningham, C. (2007). Typical or pathological? Routinized and compulsive-like behaviors in children and young people with Down syndrome. Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, 45(4), 246-256.

Orsmond, G.I., & Seltzer, M.M. (2007). Siblings of individuals with autism or Down syndrome: Effects on adult lives. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 51(9), 682-696.

Web Resources

These websites provide information including medical information, resources, research, support groups, and message boards about Down syndrome.

Indiana Down Syndrome Foundation
http://www.indianadsf.org/
"The mission of the Indiana Down Syndrome Foundation is to serve as a helpful resource providing information, support, and activities that combined or individually promote growth and participation of people with Down syndrome in their community."
National Down Syndrome Society
http://www.ndss.org/
"The National Down Syndrome Society envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to realize their life aspirations. NDSS is committed to being the national leader in enhancing the quality of life, and realizing the potential of all people with Down syndrome." Here you can find a wealth of information about topics such as education, health and down syndrome in the news.

Book Review:

coverSoper, K.L. (Ed.). (2007). Gifts: Mothers reflect on how children with Down syndrome enrich their lives. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House. (Call Number: 20.1 .G5)

Gifts is a powerful book created by mothers, for mothers. This touching collection of stories about mothers of children with Down syndrome is not meant to give medical explanations, scientific facts, or informational resources. Simply, this book is designed to show families that they are not alone and that a child with Down syndrome, like any other child, is a gift. These children are unique, loving, and sometimes challenging, and these are their stories, written by the people who know them best — their mothers.

Each personal essay begins with a photo of the child and tells of the ways that child has impacted each mother's life. Each mother's experience is different. Some knew of the diagnosis before birth, and some didn't find out until after their children were born. Despite the differences in these families, this book proclaims the one truth that connects them all — their children, both despite and because of their Down syndrome, have proven to be extraordinary gifts and incredible life teachers.

Sarah Junk
CeDIR Library Assistant
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