Resource Centre

What's new in our library
Downloadable materials
Useful web links

Our Resource Centre Library offers comprehensive information on many inclusion related topics, for example:

Inclusive Education in general;
Resources related to different types of disabilities;
Strategies for behaviour management;
Teaching strategies for diverse classrooms;
Articles of topical interest;
Biographies of educators and parents sharing their experience of raising / educating a child with special needs; and
Research studies from other developing countries.

Members can visit our library and browse through the wide variety of literature and visual aids available. Selected publications may be taken on out loan, subject to our library agreement. If you are unable to access our library, we would be happy to post or fax relevant information to you or, where possible, deliver resources to you. If you are interested in becoming a member sign up now.

What's new in our library

Multicultural Education - An Educator's Manual

by EM Lemmer and Assoc
An educator’s manual that will empower reader in the following areas:
Multicultural education; Understanding culture
Cross-culture communication; Multilingual teaching
Teaching and learning styles; Teacher expectations
Multicultural educational in the classroom
Discipline in the multicultural classroom
Parent involvement in multicultural education

Organising Parent Involvement in SA Schools

by N Van Wyk and E Lemmer
The book is a useful guide to more productive relationships between parents and schools, educators and school governing bodies.

Louder than words

by Jenny McCarthy
The remarkable story of one mother's fight for her autistic son.

Abuse no more!

A training video for Educators showing how to identify abuse; how to handle disclosure; the referral procedures.

Diphoofolo

Published by Early Learning Resource Unit (ELRU) & New Africa Books
A multilingual collection of rhymes from South Africa

At School, What if?

Published by Mielie Books & ELRU
The books explore some tough subjects in an imaginative, child-friendly way and aim to support children in developing and deepening their understanding of human rights.

The Asperger's Answer Book

By Susan Ashley
The Asperger's Answer Book is a reassuring, authoritative reference for parents, families & educators, providing sound advice and immediate answers and information.

How can I help this child

By Lyn Gould
A handbook for understanding and helping children with learning disabilities.

Everybody Dance!

A Teacher's guide for teaching Dance in Arts & Culture (Foundation & Intermediate Phase). Teacher's will enjoy watching this DVD!

Challenging ADHD

A DVD informing Foundation & Intermediate phase education about Attention Deficit & Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and empowering Educators to manage the behaviour and scholastic performance of learners who have ADHD.

Downloadable resources

	Directory of Services for Children with Special Needs An updated version of this extremely useful book has just been published by the Child Care Information Centre at Red Cross Children's Hospital. It includes information on government and non-government services relating to health, educational and social needs, and anyone working with children will find it a great resource. R60 per copy, with a reduction for bulk orders of 10 or more. Available from Val Hoy at the Child Care Information Centre Tel. 021-689-1519 or email valerie.hoy@uct.ac.za or the IEWC Resource Centre Tel. 021-674-1422 Web-based version is at www.specialneedsdirectory.org.za
	IEWC Directory of Services 2010 for the Lavendar Hill / Capricorn area A4 information booklet, PDF image format, 250Kb DOWNLOAD HERE
	Including a child with severe disabilities in a neighburhood school: Elements for success A3 information poster, JPG image format, 400Kb DOWNLOAD HERE
	Inclusive learning poster, school motif A3 size, multilingual, PDF format, 230kb DOWNLOAD HERE
	Inclusive learning poster, star motif A3 size, multilingual, PDF format, 110kb DOWNLOAD HERE

Useful web links

Microlink

http://www.microlinkpc.co.za

Microlink's Learning Access Suite is a unique suite of assistive technology software consisting of 8 applications. These include: Dragon Naturally Speaking, their speech recognition software; ClaroRead a quality tool that reads any text displayed on a computer screen; ClaroMindFull for creating and editing concept maps, and much more... Contact Danny 082 605 0009 or Joy 082 605 0048

Thutong.org.za

http://www.thutong.org.za

National Department of Education's new Inclusive Education Learning space has the latest IE news, documents and resources. You are invited to read and share views and experiences, as well as classroom tips and strategies, via the site's notice board, blogs and newsletter. Special schools are also invited to share innovative practice. Various print resources can be downloaded, including the Department's new Strategy for Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) document, which is being "field-tested" in 3 districts of each province.

Western Cape Education Department (WCED)

http://wced.wcape.gov.za

Information on services and events, as well as a useful find-a-school facility. Visit the Barriers to Learning homepage of the WCED site for information on curriculum adaptation, alternative assessment, policies and guidelines, including an invitation to share practical strategies and examples of successful practice.

Shine Centre

http://www.theshinecentre.org.za

The highly successful Shine Centre, started by volunteers at Observatory Junior School and now run at five schools, is an example of how extra support can be provided to learners at school without placing additional strain on the teaching staff. They are eager to assist other schools in starting similar initiatives, and have established the Shine Trust for funding in this regard.

Enabling Education Network

http://www.eenet.org.uk

The Enabling Education Network provides access to a broad-based body of expertise and experience in the practise of inclusive education worldwide. EENet activities include the production of an annual newsletter (featured on the website), a publication of case studies, and an (online) service providing information and advice.

Shonaquip

www.shonaquip.co.za

Shonaquip specialises in the design, manufacture, sale and support of a wide range of modular and custom-made seating systems, mobility devices and other assistive technology. Shonaquip is the National Service provider for assistive devices for the Department of Education.