Lending Library

The Lending Library, located at the Centre du syndrome de Down (DSAHRC), has a wide variety of books available to individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and professionals that address all aspects of education for students with Down syndrome including reading, mathematics, communication skills, speech and language development and inclusive education. Books are loaned out for 4 weeks at a time.

Leveled Books:

The resource center has a library of fiction and non-fiction text books that are used to teach students reading and develop literacy skils.These books are leveled using the Fountas and Pinnell leveling system.

The Library also has Reference Books and Software for use in the office.

Please feel free to stop by the office and browse the selection of books and other materials. Or, if you would like a book mailed to you, just let us know!

For a complete listing of materials available, call the DSAHRC at (518) 438-1113 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

You Will Dream New Dreams: Inspiring Personal Stories by Parents of Children With Disabilities

You Will Dream New Dreams: Inspiring Personal Stories by Parents of Children With Disabilities

Summary

Real-life fathers and mothers of kids with cerebral palsy, juvenile diabetes, autism, mental retardation, and other life-changing illnesses or injuries speak from the heart on how they mourned for the child of their dreams...learned the importance of turning to friends instead of being “strong” all the time...experienced the wrenching disappointment of letting go of certain expectations for their child...and found the unexpected joy of discovering new dreams.