OE Wants It to Be Friday: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination - Couverture souple

Mach, Jo Meserve; Vera, Stroup-Rentier Lynne

 
9781944764227: OE Wants It to Be Friday: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Synopsis

OE is counting down the days until Friday. It's her favorite day of the week. Each day she has fun, but she knows she will have fabulous fun on Friday. She can't wait for her special time playing boccia with Dad and her coach, Austin.

By sharing their story, we celebrate OE's and Austin's many strengths and abilities. OE and Austin have cerebral palsy. They use communication devices and wheelchairs.


"I am so excited to see this book available for people of all ages to read. OE is introducing the public to the amazing children and families of the disability world. Her smile and personality shine. OE you are a real SUPER STAR."

/em>>- Amazon Customer

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À propos des auteurs

Jo Meserve Mach (author) spent 36 years as an Occupational Therapist. She is very passionate about sharing the stories of children with special needs. Jo embraces the joy that individuals with disabilities bring to our communities through their unique gifts.

Jo is the cofounder of Finding My Way Books, which offers tools to help children without disabilities realize that children with disabilities are kids just like them.

Readers and teachers love her books, which they describe as great, fabulous, which showcase how a person with a disability can be a mentor to others, and make the teachable moments and situations perfect for young students.

They are recommended for parents, teachers, elementary school libraries, homeschoolers, and anyone who wants a more just and inclusive world.



Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier worked professionally in Early Childhood and Special Education programming for 25 years. She has a PhD in Special Education from the University of Kansas and is currently working at Westat.

Vera is passionate about the inclusion of every child in settings where they would be if they did not have a disability. Parenting two children with special needs enriches her life.



Mary Birdsell is a professional photographer and a former Speech and Theatre teacher. She strives to create images that reflect the strengths of each child.

Mary's background in education, theatre and photography intersects as she visually creates our books. She uses colors and shapes to tell a story. For her, each book is like its own theatre production.

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