Inclusion is a crucial aspect of making sure that all students needs are met. This means that students with special needs are given the same opportunities that their peers receive. While this may take some extra work, it's crucial that this is done. Bookshare is an online library that allows for students with disabilities such as dyslexia, blindness, and other reading barriers to customize a "library" that will be tailored to their particular needs.
Bookshare can be accessed by clicking the attached link. The best part? Bookshare is free for US students and schools with the qualifying disabilities. School librarians, special education teachers, and reading interventionists qualify to sign their students up. By completing the application, you can begin to develop a library made by you for your students with disabilities. Students with learning disabilities such as ADHD or intellectual disabilities do not automatically qualify. Bookshare is intended for students who can not physically manipulate a book because of a visual impairment or other physical impairment. For more information on qualification, visit the "Who Qualifies" page. Check out this video to find out more about Bookshare and if it is right for you.
Bookshare is available for use on devices such as Chromebooks, tablets, smartphones and other assistive technology devices. There's no need to worry if you will be able to find enough titles for your students as Bookshare has 1,045,516 titles.
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