Kurtz, Alan, “Literacy and Developmental Disabilities,” Facilitated Communication in Maine …an Update. Vol. 14, No. 1 (Winter 1995). http://www.umeais.maine.edu/~cci/fcmaine/litdd.html

This is the newsletter of the “Facilitated Communication Project” of the Center for Community Inclusion at the University of Maine. This article is a short summary of the issues related to literacy for adults with developmental disabilities, with emphasis on facilitated communication. Special attention is given to the factors contributing to emerging literacy and reading in individuals with disabilities, including the roles of parents and professionals. The article includes references.

Lockert, Richard. SARC Supplementary Tutor Handbook: Supporting Literacy for Persons with Intellectual / Developmental Challenges. Saskatoon: Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres, 2000. http://www.nald.ca/fulltext/sarc2/cover.htm

The Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres (SARC) developed this Handbook to be a useful reference guide for people working with adults with intellectual / developmental disabilities. This includes (1) volunteer tutors working one-on-one with learners through mainstream literacy programs, and (2) disability practitioners delivering programs in group homes, rehabilitation centres, sheltered workshops, day programs and so on. This 252-page Handbook is the product of extensive research of the existing literature, discussion and exchange with literacy experts, practitioners, and some learners, and input from pilot agencies delivering literacy programming. Whenever possible, learners’ words and the words of experienced practitioners are used in this Handbook. Sections include: The Learners, Advice to Tutors, Keys to Success, Assessment, Literacy Activities, Readings, Bibliography. The creation of the SARC Supplementary Tutor Handbook was made possible through funding from the National Literacy Secretariat, in partnership with Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Education and Skills Training, and the Saskatchewan Literacy Foundation, in partnership with SaskEnergy.