VIDBE-Q Volume 68 Issue 4
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for supporting literacy are described by a parent, a teacher, an Orientation and
Mobility (O&M) specialist, technical assistance providers, university personnel,
and a technology center.
We begin our issue with a powerful parent perspective on literacy. This
article features one mom's determination to provide her son with meaningful books
that would instill a love of reading. She shares about her family's challenges and
triumphs. She speaks about those who supported her on her journey and the things,
big and small, that made a difference along the way. She also shares about her own
quest to create meaningful books for her son and the innovative strategies she used
to make each page fun and engaging. Revealing her secrets of how to "hook"
reluctant readers, she finds ways to give them an undeniable reason to explore
books. Read about her emotionally moving journey and the quest to a love of
books.
One of our contributors, Dr. Melissa Pebly, shares her model of partnering
with local libraries to embrace universal design as well as the science of reading in
providing inclusive storytimes. By designing and hosting storytimes that include
support for students with multiple disabilities, Pebly has provided a model for
libraries in Oregon and beyond. Within this outreach, teachers in training have
meaningful practicum experiences and more families become connected to
approaches for promoting literacy at home.
