Tips for Families
Resources on this page are provided by educators and families from around the world. We are collaborating to support the needs of students with significant disabilities during the COVID 19 pandemic. These materials are open source and may be adapted to fit your child or student's need. They may not be used for purchase.
This short youtube video provides some tips for providing distance learning from Dr. Amy Hanreddy. Families may find this as a useful set of guidelines to share with educators
This is a linked site providing tips and strategies for making family support plans during distance learning, provided by Dr. Amy Hanreddy
This sample family support plan can be used to facilitate communication and make plans between families and school educators
This sample family support plan can be used to facilitate communication and make plans between families and school educators
This form is useful in checking in with families during distance learning, to share informaiton and make next steps.
This website has tips for setting up your home for success written for families
From Easter Seals of Southeastern Pennsylvania
A wonderful resource from the UK! Designed to support youth with visual impairments but has activities that are fun for the entire family!
You can also join an interactive story session on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 4.00 GMT: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveEyeIdeaMachine/
Wide Open School
In partnership with Common Sense Media
DSRF has created social narratives, academic activities, and tips for incorporate speech therapy in the home.