Curated Video
Obstacles To Special Education Learning In A Pandemic
Pandemic learning has varied drastically for many students with disabilities and it's been tough on parents and teachers too.
Bloomberg
Blind Video Game Developer's Mission to Make Play More Accessible
Oct.13 -- In this edition of Bloomberg Equality, Scarlet Fu sat down with Brandon Cole a video game developer who is completely blind and works with studios to develop video games that are accessible to those with visual impairments.
Teen Kids News
Assistance Dogs of the West What does it take to train an assistance dog
Felipe reports on a program that uses teens to train assistance dogs for people in need. Jill Felice, who started Assistance Dogs of the West in Sante Fe, New Mexico, wanted to give teens the chance to shoulder the responsibility usually...
Bloomberg
Nadella Says Children's Challenges Taught Him Empathy
Oct.25 -- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discusses how raising two children with disabilities has made him a more empathetic person. He speaks with David Rubenstein for "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations."
Curated Video
Money Tight for Disabled Foster Kids
VIVIAN SHINE-KING IS A SINGLE FOSTER PARENT OF FOUR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.
SOUNDBITE: Vivian Shine-King, Foster Parent
"I've been in foster care now for 21 years. 21 beautiful years."
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Bloomberg
Disabled Americans See Opening for Fixes to ‘Antiquated’ Transit
Jun.15 -- More than 30 years after the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act at least 18% of transit stations aren't ADA-accessible, according to the Federal Transit Administration. In this edition of Bloomberg Equality,...
Bloomberg
Racing to Create Superhumans
Nov. 17 -- Sixty-six teams of competitors from countries all around the world met in Zurich, Switzerland, for what’s been called the first cyborg Olympics. (Video by: Angus Bennett and Austin Brown)
National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability
How To: Drive with a Physical Disability
If you have learners who are interested in adapted driving or wanting more information on the type of accommodations they will need, this is definitely a great place to start. Mary Allison discusses different types of hand controls,...
National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability
How To: Transfer from Floor to Chair
Mary Allison discusses why no one should feel "wheelchair bound" in the next video of her series on maneuvering in a wheelchair. She leads viewers step by step through how to transfer from a wheelchair to the floor and back again.
National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability
How To: Talk To Your Doctor
Here is another great how-to video offered by Mary Allison Cook for those who require use of a wheelchair. Cook offers tricks she has learned over the years to create a positive doctor's visit.
National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability
How To: Hop, Pop, and Jump (Using a Wheelchair): Part One
My disability might change the way I do things, but it never diminishes my independence. An inspirational young woman takes viewers through her tips and tricks for how to make any situation accessible while in a...
Curated OER
My Dad's Racing
With a focus on Social Studies , this video shows a young girl helping her father, who is in a wheelchair, while he races at a track. This would be a great way to begin an exploration of the topic of Social Studies . It focuses on what...
PBS
Career Connections | Developmental Disabilities Worker
A short video details what it takes to become a developmental disabilities worker. The host explains her day-to-day, what degree she holds, how it helps her perform her duties, and the importance of communication and technological skills.
PBS
Career Connections | Speech Therapist
A short video details the working life of a speech therapist. The host explains what kind of learning materials she uses, school requirements, and hours of experience. The video ends with an answer to, Is it is growing field?
PBS
Career Connections | Equestrian Therapist
A short video showcases the ins and outs of being an equestrian therapist. The host explains her role, how she came to be an equestrian therapist, and the joy she feels with each patient.
National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability
How To: Hop, Pop, and Jump (Using a Wheelchair): Part Three
Students with physical limitations who require wheelchairs can use this video to learn how to maneuver up and down an escalator, jump the chair laterally to get in and out of tight situations, and ask for help.
National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability
How To: Hop, Pop, and Jump (Using a Wheelchair): Part Two
Here is the second part of the video series designed to support individuals in wheelchairs with accessing a variety of public spaces. Mary Allison Cook specifically details how to hop up and down curbs either facing...
Curated OER
Vowel Lessons: To Help Improve Spelling
There are a few things every good speller knows: spelling rules, vowel sounds, and word endings. Help your learner with dyslexia become a more efficient speller with a few tips from a dyslexia expert. Included in the lesson is a video,...
TED-Ed
A New Way to Diagnose Autism
While primarily based on his research regarding autism in early childhood, award-winning researcher Ami Klin also offers great insight into how our brains develop from birth and discusses the necessity of social interaction early in...
TED-Ed
What is Dyslexia?
One in five people are affected by dyslexia, yet many do not understand what this identification actually means. Explore the varied ways in which dyslexia affects individuals, and learn about the widespread neurodiversity that exists in...