THE NEXT CHAPTER

Providing adolescents and adults with disabilities an opportunity to read and socialize with friends
 
Next Chapter Book Club
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If you are an NCBC member, facilitator, host site, or sponsor organization, we invite you to take advantage of two more valuable resources. The NCBC Message Board is a convenient way for you to share your thoughts and ideas with others in the program. The Monthly Facilitator Report is posted here for facilitators to complete and submit to their program coordinator. These resources have been secured for the privacy of all those involved.  

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Tip of the Month

After a member reads, the facilitator asks specific “who, what, when, how” questions to the group. Emergent readers can respond to these questions as well as readers.

Learning to answer these questions helps members understand the story (and possible alternative outcomes). The discussion around the book or story is fertile ground for learning.

Helpful Web Sites
http://www.unv.org/
This website discusses the benefits and importance of volunteerism.
http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/ld/archive/disabliter.htm
This article discusses recent findings regarding literacy and the disability community.
http://www.communityinclusion.org/
The Institute for Community Inclusion promotes inclusion for people with disabilities.
http://www.axiscenter.org/
AXIS is a public awareness and advocacy organization for people with disabilities.
http://www.self-determination.com/
This website discusses the importance of personal control over one’s life.
http://nisonger.osu.edu
The Ohio State University Nisonger Center is the home of the Next Chapter Book Club.
Helpful Articles
Kaderavek, J. and Rabidoux, P. (2004). Interactive to independent literacy: A model for designing literacy goals for children with atypical communication. Reading and Writing Quarterly, 20, (3), 237 – 260.
Novak Amado, A., (1993). Friendships and community connections between people with and without intellectual disabilities, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc.: Baltimore, MD

 

 

 
The Ohio State University Nisonger Center, A University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities