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[JJ's List Newsletter] - PWDs and The Internet. Are you leaving it to

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3 Reasons Why Teens With Disabilities Need Internet Instruction

1. The Internet is indispensable for their futures.

Everything takes place online now, from employment seeking, to finding

directions, to networking. People that don't have the Internet life skill are

being left behind. With proper instruction in safe and productive Internet use,

teens with disabilities learn to use on-line life skills to support the on-land

life skills they are already working on.

2. Can't block them forever.

It's inevitable that teens with disabilities will encounter the Internet

whether you block it or not. Just think about how many iPads and iPod Touches

are popping up in special education classrooms. Better to arm them with the

right tools for that encounter with appropriate instruction on things like how

to identify scams, what's illegal on the Internet, and dealing with

cyberbullying. Equip for safety!

3. It's the law.

Illinois State law requires annual Internet safety instruction in public

schools. Students with disabilities are not excluded from this instruction, but

they need specialized, supported instruction that meets their unique learning

needs.

Until now, no such instruction has been available. In direct response to

teacher demands for tools to teach Internet safety and productivity to students

with developmental and learning disabilities, we're so excited to present the

Safe and Productive Internet Life & Literacy Skills (SPILLS) Curriculum. Twenty

comprehensive lessons integrate right into the existing curriculum to help

special education teachers build this important life skill with their students

from middle school to high school to transition. That's great news for back to

school! Click here for more information.

Check out the latest JJ's List blog post: 's new service dog joins

the family.

JJ's List summer volunteer Goldberg shares the joy of having Bauer

join her family, how it's helping her with her balance, and the 2-year journey

it took for her to get here. Click here to read 's blog post.

JJ's List needs your donations for the October 13 Bridge Builder Benefit!

All hands on deck for our Bridge Builder Benefit 2011! Our volunteers are

working hard to bring you a night to remember and we need your donations for

these raffle items:

a.. Sports Tickets

b.. Theater/Museum Tickets

c.. Gift Certificates/Gift Cards

d.. Groupons

e.. Manicure/Pedicure Vouchers

Please email lauren@... if you're able to pitch in. Anything you

can contribute will be much appreciated!

*psst... first 40 people to purchase tickets with code " jjslist_insider "

will receive 10% off!

JJ's List and Pace Bus give Cove School students a hands-on learning

experience.

In July, students with learning disabilities from Cove School got an

immersive learning experience. First they hopped onto a Pace bus and were

treated to a lively presentation by Pace trainers about safety, how to pay and

how to get around on public transporation. Then, the Internet team from JJ's

List took students on-line to learn how to plan their travel route on goroo.com.

Check out the video we made to see how it all went!

Click to watch our video!

Look who's joined the Disability Awareness Directory!

Kathleen Mc, CFP

Kathy runs her own comprehensive financial service practice and is

passionate about helping families that have a loved one with special needs.

Smiles of Skokie

Professional oral health care team caring for their " Dental Family " . They

pride themselves on customizing their treatment for the wants and needs of each

individual dental family member.

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anyone who can use help since 2007, including Concierge Services, Support

Services and Life Coaching.

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