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LSU Health New OrleansInfo Related to COVID-19
HDC has shared a list of COVID-19 related resources geared toward Louisiana residents. Click here to view it: https://www.hdc.lsuhsc.edu/covid19_resources.aspx
April 2020
Louisiana Department of Education Expands At-Home Care and Learning Supports for Families with Young Children
The Louisiana Department of Education today announced it has expanded its at-home care and learning supports for families who are home with young children as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. See news release here.
Playing with Words: A Collaborative Approach to Play-Based Storytelling
From the Paths to Literacy Newsletter by the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Massachusetts:
Playing with Words is a collaborative approach to play-based storytelling with students who are blind or visually impaired who have additional disabilities, including those who are autistic or deafblind. Co-creating stories is focused on the process, rather than the product. That is, it focuses on expanding language and communication, self-determination, self-regulation, and creativity rather than a perfectly composed story. The adult is a support, rather than an authority, building on student interests and using props to expand playful exploration and expression.
We invite you to explore this newly launched microsite on Paths to Literacy, which is full of video examples, activity ideas, and other resources needed to implement this approach from Speech Language Pathologist Linda Hagood.
Field Test of 4to24: App for Parents of DB Youth to Focus on Employment
The NRTC on Blindness & Low Vision at Mississippi State University is looking for parents of deaf-blind youth to field test their new app “4to24”. This app is designed specifically for parents or caretakers of children and youth between the ages of 4 – 24 years old who are deaf-blind or have combined visual and hearing impairment, to help focus on building skills for communication, independent living, and preparing for employment starting from an early age. The field test will involve creating an account in the app, using the app features for six months, and completing a series of surveys. If you’re interested in becoming a field tester for the app and participating in our study, please fill out the information form at this link: https://msstatecoe.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4UxsxJJxeCPqXGJ. For assistance or more information, contact Anne Steverson (acc155@msstate.edu) or Karla Antonelli (kantonelli@colled.msstate.edu).
Helen Keller National Center: Peer Learning Groups
Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) is pleased to announce the following peer collaborative virtual learning opportunities offered through ZOOM video conferencing. These support groups and/or active discussions are designed to cover a variety of topics with input from the participants at no cost. Group classes will start the week of April 20, 2020. Come join former HKNC students in an ongoing dialogue to share perspectives, experiences, and to support each other during this challenging time. Classes will be 4-8 weeks long depending on the group, to strengthen your knowledge and skills. For more information: https://www.helenkeller.org/hknc/peer-learning-groups
Participants are welcome to join by phone or video. The ZOOM link and call-in number will be provided when you register with Laura Benge, HKNC Regional Representative.
You can email Laura at Laura.Benge@hknc.org with the subject line: “Virtual Classes”. Alternatively, you may call her at:
Voice: (801) 518-9401
VP: (385) 355-8392
Families-to-Families Community Project (F2FC): Connecting Families of Individuals with Deaf-blindness during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Family-to-Family Communities Project (F2FC) will be having virtual drop-in meetings for Parents, Guardians, and other Family Members of Individuals with Deaf-Blindness to connect with others who understand their unique perspective in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Any family member of an individual with deaf-blindness is welcome to participate. You do not need to be previously registered with F2FC. F2FC is a collaborative project sponsored by State Deaf-Blind Projects, the National Center on Deaf-Blindness, and the National Family Association for Deaf-Blind.
Transition to Online Learning Webinar
Nicole Williams of Families Helping Families NOLA is asking urgently for parents of children with special needs to sign up for this webinar happening 1 PM TODAY.
LASARD Parent Behavior Webinar
The LASARD Project is posting resources and short videos/webinars to their LASARD Facebook page to support parents who are now “teaching” at home.
Their latest mini-webinar reached 1.6k views. LASARD coordinator, Julie Riley, developed it to help familes understand how they can help their child feel supported and understood during these difficult times. She also shares several low-tech communication supports that can be created at home. Here’s the direct link to the post. https://www.facebook.com/LASARD.Project/posts/2737608002954394
ELC Re-opening Date
The ELC re-opening date is expected to follow the LSU Health Sciences Center (HSC) calendar. However, at this time, we cannot project a specific date because there are no hard dates or plans for a definitive re-opening of the HSC. We will keep you informed of any updates via email and this website. In the meantime, please visit the ELC Resources webpage (https://www.hdc.lsuhsc.edu/earlylearningcenter/resources.aspx) for free websites with activities to complete at home with your infant, toddler or preschooler.
LASARD Facebook Resources for Work-at-Home Parents
The LASARD Project is posting resources and short videos/webinars to their Facebook page LASARD Facebook page to support parents who are now “teaching” at home. These resources are appropriate for families with younger kids as well as adolescents.