More Than About Jon is Changing and Growing

A Larger Mission and New Directions The More Than About Jon Project is a volunteer organization serving individuals with intellectual and Developmental Disabilities The organization was founded by parents of children with intellectual and Developmental Disabilities who learned that there were few options for using technology in the structured specialized education school environment. The More Than About Jon Project was established to provide technology based opportunities to all individual with intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. In addition the more than about jon project is a partner in sponsoring creative arts programs for individuals with disabilities. Our mission is to create communities of people sharing ideas both in person and online. IT professionals and Open Source Programers building USB key and writing open source applications - evaluating and writing applications for tablet devices Educators, Parents, and Professionals - Sharing special education resource they have found that “work” Filmmakers, Artists, Musicians and more Partners to sponsor creative arts programs for individuals with disabilities. So much more to come We are on the web http://www.morethanaboutjonproject.com/

LIFE Learning Is For Everyone

This true story shares how South Carolina has gone from no opportunities for students with ID in college to efforts at 6 different campuses in the state. it is a good read for all parents

I don't routinely endorse books on the blog "BUT" The book can be purchased on Amazon.com, simply either search "Donald Bailey" or "LIFE Learning Is For Everyone" All proceeds from the sale of the book will go to scholarships for students enrolled in College Transition Connection sponsored programs

For parents of students with ID this is an important read, and the proceeds go for the right cause

Please check it out