Learning from Home - Resources

Parents may want to use some of the apps that provide stories read aloud.

• Read me Stories by LearningWorks

• You can also find stories read in sign language. Examples are: Baobob by VL2, Hairy McClary, and Danny the Dragon

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The following web sites provide searchable lists of apps or software applications for students with disabilities:

• SPEDApps (Kent State University)

• DyslexiaHelp (University of Michigan)

• Bridging Apps (division of Easter Seals)

The PaTTAN website provides a wealth of information for learning from home. These are just a few of the useful links.

• Family resources for learners with complex needs.

• Supporting students with disabilities in virtual environments (SSDVE)

RMU has collected some resources for children and these can be found on our Education web page under RMU Recommends: Books and RMU Recommends: Online K-12 Activities

Trees Network Scholars have created read aloud videos of books with characters including children with disabilities. Check them out! 

Nathan's Wish

Becky The Brave 

The Storm 

The Deaf Musicians 

Consider using technology to help support reading aloud.

• These are some books read by famous actors, Storyline Online  

• Just Books Read Aloud

• This link will take you to a list of books read by the authors.

• Deaf Access Services posts videos of stories read aloud with accompanying sign translations.

The University of Kansas has compiled some distance education resources for special education (the site is very easy to navigate).