Council Publications

New Publications

 

 

		A Reporter's Guide: Reporting About People With Disabilities - A 52 page book written for media professionals and journalism students. Gives a good overview of disability rights, laws, issues and etiquette. Also contains key resources and references for additional information. *NOTE* Limited to 1 per order.  Click here and follow downloads to get electronic copy.
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		People First Activity Book For Younger Students - 32 page coloring book outlining the basic principles of People First Language with practical examples. Written for elementary age children. Please visit our Activities for Young Children page to see excerpts from this publication.
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		Employment Poster- 8.5X11 full color poster featuring a young gentleman who works in State government and is very much involved with his friends, family and community. The caption reads "It's Choice - Not Chance That Determines Your Destiny."
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		Recreation Poster- 8.5X11 full color poster featuring a young gentleman with developmental disabilities who enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with his friends and family. The caption reads "Do What You Love."
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Brochures

 

 

	WV Developmental  Disabilities Council Brochure - Tri-fold brochure outlining the Council history, goals, vision and mission.
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	People First Guide For Older Students - Bi-fold brochure outlining the basic principles of People First Language. Written for older school-age children.
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	People First Guide - Tri-fold brochure outlining the principles of People First Language with examples of phrases and words to avoid with suggested replacements. Written for adults.
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Posters

	Self-Advocacy Poster -8.5X11 full color poster featuring a WV self-advocate with the caption "Change the World" on the front. On the back is "Richard's Story" - one man's journey to self-advocacy. There are also WV resources for more information on self-advocacy.
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	Community Inclusion Poster - 8.5X11 full color poster featuring 2 women who are very involved in a local community church. The caption reads "Everyone Is Valued." On the back is a short essay on the importance of community inclusion.
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	Advocacy Poster - 8.5X11 full color poster featuring Justin Dart, Jr. and 5 advocates from across the country (including WV). The caption reads "Pass The Torch."
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	School Inclusion Poster - 8.5X11 full color poster featuring students from a WV elementary school which was the recipient of an Inclusion Award given by the Council. The caption reads "Every Child Belongs."
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	Self-Determination Poster - 8.5X11 full color poster featuring a man who was once a resident of a State institution who has worked hard to design his own life. The caption reads "Design Your Own Life." The back has a short essay about self-determination.
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	ABC's of Equality - 8.5X11 full color poster of the ABC's with positive and inclusive words representing each letter. The caption reads "ABC's of Equality."
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Resource Guides

	Pocket Resource Guide for Adults with Developmental and Other Disabilities - Pocket sized resource guide with contact information for key State and National resources for adults with disabilities. (updated 12/04/07)
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	Pocket Resource Guide for Children with Developmental and Other Disabilities and their Families - Pocket sized resource guide with contact information for key State and National resources for children with disabilities and their families. (updated 12/03/07)
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                                   Books

 

	On the Outside Book Extraordinary People in Search of Ordinary Lives $6.95 This 98 page paperback book contains the stories of 12 individuals who transitioned from state institutions to homes in the community during the 1980s and 90s.  The people are as diverse as any cross-section of American society.  Their stories contain the experience and wisdom of people who faced some of the consequences of having the label of disability.
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	Videos
	On the Outside Video Package Extraordinary People in Search of Ordinary Lives $15.95                                    Comes with a study guide and copy of the book, On the Outside.
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