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Books

Dougan, T. H. (2009). That went well: Adventures in caring for my sister. New York: Hyperion.

Explore your community [kit]. (2009). Verona, WI: Attainment Company.

Fish, T., & Rabidoux, P. (2009). Next Chapter Book Club: A model community literacy program for people with intellectual disabilities. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Green, M., O'Brien, J., Moore, H., & Duncan, D. (2006). When people care enough to act: ABCD in action. Toronto: Inclusion Press.

Hale, N. (2010). Managing my mooney: Banking and budgeting basics (rev. ed.). Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Hutchison, P., Lord, J., & Lord, K. (2010). Friends & inclusion: Five approaches to building relationships. Toronto: Inclusion Press.

Kohler, T. (2004). Waddie Welcome and the beloved community. Toronto: Inclusion Press.

Rudy, L. J. (2010). Get out, explore, and have fun!: How families of children with autism or Asperger syndrome can get the most out of community activities. London; Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Scanlan, A., & Snyder, L. (2010). Rhythms of grace: Worship and faith formation for children and families with special needs. Denver, CO: Morehouse Pub. Co.

Steinfeld, E., White, J., & Levine, D. R. (2010). Inclusive housing: A pattern book: Design for diversity and equality. New York: W. W. Norton & Co.

Storey, K., Bates, P., & Hunter, D. (2008). The road ahead: Transition to adult life for persons with disabilities. St. Augustine, FL: Training Resource Network, Inc.

Walker, P. M., & Rogan, P. (2007). Make the day matter!: Promoting typical lifestyles for adults with significant disabilities. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Wehman, P., Smith, M. D., & Carol Schall, C. (2009). Autism and the transition to adulthood: Success beyond the classroom. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Whiteford, G., & Hocking, C. (2012). Occupational science: Society, inclusion, participation. Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell.


Videos

Community Man: [promoting full use of community resources. Series #1, Health & safety services] [videorecording]. (2007). Santa Barbara, CA: James Stanfield Co.

Gregory, S., Caldwell, G., Gabriel, P., Rosenthal, E., Okin, R., Kalayjian, A., [et al.] & Witness Films, Inc. (2000). Forgotten people [DVD]. New York, NY: Witness.

Sweeney, E., & Animal, P. (2012). Respect: The joy of aides [DVD]. S.l: s.n.

We watch the city: Stories in the shadow of 9/11 [videorecording]. (2002). Minneapolis, MN: Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota.


Websites

Center on Community Living and Careers
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/cclc/
On this website one can find publications relevant to the daily lives of people with disabilities, such as “Transition to Adult Life” and “Community Living and Housing.”  Brochures and applications for conferences and other events are available, along with information about the center’s current projects, including the Benefits Information Network and VETS – Voicing Experiences Through Service.  Resources and links concerning advocacy, education, employment, grant funding, Medicaid, and Social Security are also provided.

Independent Living Research Utilization
http://www.ilru.org/
According to its mission statement, Independent Living Research Utilization creates "opportunities for independence for people with disabilities through research, education, and consultation." Its homepage describes the history of ILRU and what it has to offer concerning health, community services, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Centers for Independent Living. The site also allows one to join ILRU's mailing list and read about current projects, publications, and upcoming events.

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Office on Disability
http://www.hhs.gov/od/topics/community/communityintegration.html
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services website offers training courses, troubleshooting advice, and vendor information for interested inpiduals. It also displays important federal documents, such as the "Policy for Section 508 Electronic and Information Technology" and "Common Myths about Web Accessibility." The homepage allows users to explore the topics of accessibility, independent living, recreation, and tax facts.