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Apps, Electronic Gadgets and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art70345.asp

Nothing has given individuals with disabilities of all ages more options than the availability of the same amazing electronics and inexpensive applications that fascinate their mainstream peers.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art70345.asp

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Twitter messages:

Natan Gendelman: Pediatric therapy
Physical therapy - Playing at home and in the community
http://t.co/VIVPouo

Barbara Smith: Helping Parents Promote Fine Motor Skills
http://t.co/trOzXFn RT @pediastaff

Recycling OT Barbara Smith
http://tinyurl.com/BSmthRcyclOT
has new book coming out: From Rattles to Writing:
A Parent’s Guide to Hand Skills

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit: Watership Down
Just to read something not connected to daily stressors
http://tinyurl.com/WtrshpDownRAdms

Physical therapy for children with Down syndrome
Occupational therapy, sensory integration therapy books
http://tinyurl.com/PhysThrpyDownSyn

Sensory Integration resources
Balance, physical therapy, speech issues, downsyndrome, apraxia
http://tinyurl.com/Info4SnsryIntgrtn

The Happiest Man in Town
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/jerrybrewer/2014158064_brewer08.html
He always wanted to go to school
"People thought he was incapable of learning"

Movie: Larry Crown - Tom Hanks & Julia Roberts
to include scenes w/ actress who has Down syndrome;
opens July 2011
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1583420

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Expressing Friendship with Valentines
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art40072.asp

Encouraging Learning in Babies & Toddlers
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art68638.asp

Creative Playtime for Babies and Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69834.asp

Art and Self Expression for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art17513.asp

Friendship, Inclusion and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48700.asp

Teaching Handwriting to Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51022.asp

Teaching Students in Inclusive Classrooms
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63003.asp

Peer Mentoring Programs and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61295.asp

Inclusive P.E. for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46155.asp

Valentine and Other Holiday Party Planning - Support Groups
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art47060.asp

Inclusion Benefits Classmates
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art6157.asp

Building a Down Syndrome Library for Parents
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art70242.asp

Please pass this message along to family, friends, advocates, health and education professionals - because we all benefit from up to date, accurate information and inspiration.

Pamela Wilson, Special Needs Children Editor
http://specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com

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International Tweets:

The Chosen Ones: By Enrique Lopetegui
The life of Anita, a teenager with Down Syndrome
Alejandra Manzo
http://bit.ly/gSrtu0

twitter.com/DSEint: Down Syndrome Education International
has a new URL
http://www.dseinternational.org/

February is Down Syndrome Consciousness Month
in the Philipines. If interested, come and join
the annual Happy Walk
http://on.fb.me/ijLtmO

Photographers Richard & Maria Campos-Davis on
Iranian TV talk about Down Syndrome
illustrated with their photos:
http://tinyurl.com/4mppbsl

Understanding community care assessments: a guide
http://bit.ly/dHGccW

twitter.com/elblogdeanna
Nueva entrada: Escribe, graba y edita video
sobre su hermana con DS
http://bit.ly/fMCVYf

twitter.com/Downsyndromecen: Run A Muck for Down Syndrome Centre
a fun off road run for teams and individuals.
http://fb.me/F1IXMpQu

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Preparing for Emergencies w Children who have Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50320.asp

Winter Challenges for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46706.asp

Severe Weather Events and Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48466.asp

Tacoma, WA 2011 enABLED in Emergencies Conference
http://enableus.org/upcoming-events/EIEPNW/EIEPNW.html
March 2/3 Emergency mgmt, services

Feeling Safe, Being Safe webcast:
http://www.dds.ca.gov/DDSHomePage.cfm
Persons w/ developmental disabilities developed the webcast & tools
Feeling Safe, Being Safe webinar specifically designed to address
the needs of persons w/ developmental disabilities during emergencies
CAC FSBS webcast:
http://www.dds.ca.gov/DDSHomePage.cfm
Office of Human Rights & Advocacy Services
Dept of Developmental Services Sacto CA

ANNOUNCING: SUMMER INSTITUTE ON TECHNOLOGY AND DISABILITY http://goo.gl/fb/1Rx3c

twitter.com/brianskotko
Wow! Looks what's been going on for people
with Down syndrome in MA:
http://conta.cc/f7TvYr

Moving story on former Boston Mayor Ray Flynn's fight
for his grandson, born w/ cerebellar hypoplasia (small cerebellum)
http://j.mp/ibXRv8

Feeding Therapy for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56207.asp

Down Syndrome and Autism Dual Diagnosis
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33178.asp

Food and Eating Issues - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art170411.asp

Encouraging Fussy Babies and Sensitive Toddlers
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62765.asp

Parenting Children with Health Issues
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56840.asp

Back to School with Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52832.asp

Diabetes Information for Classmates
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32541.asp

Symptoms of Teen or Childhood Onset Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32583.asp

Sign Language for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art49898.asp

Braille for Children who have Vision Impairments
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61342.asp

Boardmaker and PECS - Communication Alternatives
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57783.asp

Reponse to Intervention: RTI and IDEA
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art65515.asp

Bathroom Skills & Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art67777.asp

Explaining Disabilities to Classmates
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art70228.asp

Inclusion in Brownies and Girl Scouts
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art66180.asp

Establishing Advocacy Priorities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69809.asp

Acknowledging Traumatized Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art70319.asp

Pamela Wilson, Special Needs Children Editor
http://specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com

I hope to hear from you sometime soon, either in the forum or in response to this email message. I thrive on your feedback!

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