Lending Library

We encourage faculty and staff to visit us in Taylor Hall and make use of our lending library.

Our collection is always growing, but currently includes the following resources.

Disability-Specific Resources

ADD/ADHD

ADD/ADHD Resources
ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life, by Judith Kolberg, and Kathleen Nadeau
ADD Rescue: Help Your Child Survive and Thrive with ADD, by Leon Schofield
ADHD in Adulthood: A Guide to Current Theory, Diagnosis, and Treatment, by Margaret Weiss, Lily Trokenberg Hechtman, and Gabrielle Weiss
Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults, by Thomas E. Brown
Coaching College Students with AD/HD: Issues and Answers, by Patricia O. Quinn, Nancy A. Ratey, and Therese L. Maitland
Learning Outside the Lines: Two Ivy League Students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD Give You the Tools for Academic Success and Educational Revolution, by Jonathan Mooney and David Cole
Succeeding in College with Attention Deficit Disorders: Issues and Strategies for Students, Counselors, and Educators, by Jennifer S. Bramer

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder Resources
Ask and Tell: Self-Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum, edited by Stephen M. Shore
“High Functioning Autism,” presentation by Timothy Kowalski
In a Different Key: The Story of Autism, by John Donvan and Carn Zucker
Made for Good Purpose: What Every Parent Needs to Know to Help Their Adolescent with Asperger’s, High Functioning Autism or a Learning Difference Become an Independent Adult, by Michael P. McManmon
PEERS for Young Adults: Social Skills Training for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Social Challenges, by Elizabeth A. Laugeson
The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism, by Naoki Higashida
Students with Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for College Personnel, by Lorraine E. Wolf, Jane Thierfeld Brown, and G. Ruth Kukiela Bork
Succeeding in College with Asperger Syndrome: A Student Guide, by John Harpur, Maria Lawlor, and Michael Fitzgerald

Hearing

Hearing Resources
American Sign Language Dictionary, Revised Edition, by Martin L.A. Sternberg (HarperPerennial)
The Oxford Handbook of Deaf Studies, Language, and Education: Vol. 1, 2nd Ed., edited by Marc Marschark and Patricia Elizabeth Spencer
Random House American Sign Language Dictionary, by Elaine Costello

Learning Disability

Learning Disability Resources
The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain, by Brock L. Eide and Fernette F. Eide
Learning Outside the Lines: Two Ivy League Students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD Give You the Tools for Academic Success and Educational Revolution, by Jonathan Mooney and David Cole
Made for Good Purpose: What Every Parent Needs to Know to Help Their Adolescent with Asperger’s, High Functioning Autism or a Learning Difference Become an Independent Adult, by Michael P. McManmon
Thinking Differently: An Inspiring Guide for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities, by David Flink

Mental Health

Mental Health Resources
Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Anger, and Impulsiveness, by Daniel G. Amen
Facing Bipolar: The Young Adult’s Guide to Dealing with Bipolar Disorder, by Russ Federman and J. Anderson Thomas

Inclusive Teaching Practices

Inclusive Teaching Resources
How I Teach, Vol. IV: Essays on Teaching by Winners of the Goergen Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
The Guide to Assisting Students with Disabilities: Equal Access in Health Science and Professional Education, edited by Lisa M. Meeks and Neera R. Jain
Making Online Teaching Accessible: Inclusive Course Design for Students with Disabilities, by Norman Coombs
Preparing Your Campus for Veterans’ Success: An Integrated Approach to Facilitating the Transition and Persistence of Our Military Students, by Bruce C. Kelley, Justin M. Smith, and Ernetta L. Fox
Rethinking Disability: A disability Studies Approach to Inclusive Practices, by Jan W. Valle and David J. Conner
Supporting College and University Students with Invisible Disabilities: A Guide for Faculty and Staff Working with Students with Autism, AD/HD, Language Processing Disorders, Anxiety, and Mental Illness, by Christy Oslund
Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning, by David H. Rose and Anne Meyer
Universal Design in Higher Education: From Principles to Practice, edited by Sheryl E. Burgstahler and Rebecca C. Cory

Higher Education

Higher Education Resources on Disability and Accessibility
Academic Ableism: Disability and Higher Education, by Jay Timothy Dolmage
Beyond The Americans With Disabilities Act: Inclusive Policy and Practice for Higher Education, edited by Mary Lee Vance, Neal E. Lipsitz and Kaela Parks.
Disability in Higher Education: A Social Justice Approach, by Nancy J. Evans, et al.
Disability Services and Campus Dynamics, edited by Wendy S. Harbour and Joseph W. Madaus
Negotiating Disability: Disclosure and Higher Education, edited by Stephanie L. Kerschbaum, Laura T. Eisenman, and James M. Jones
Preparing Your Campus for Veterans’ Success: An Integrated Approach to Facilitating the Transition and Persistence of Our Military Students, by Bruce C. Kelley, Justin M. Smith, and Ernetta L. Fox
Supporting College and University Students with Invisible Disabilities: A Guide for Faculty and Staff Working with Students with Autism, AD/HD, Language Processing Disorders, Anxiety, and Mental Illness, by Christy Oslund

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous Resources on Disability and Accessibility

“Accommodating Students with Disabilities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): Findings from Research and Practice for Middle Grades through University Education,” by Nathan W. Moon, Robert L. Todd, David L. Morton, and Emily Ivey

Challenging Ableism, Understanding Disability, Including Adults with Disabilities in Workplaces and Learning Spaces, edited by Tonette S. Rocco

College: What Parents Need to Know, pamphlet by Alan Farber

Cooperative Learning, by Spencer Kagan

Disability: A Diversity Model Approach in Human Service Practice, 3rd Ed., by Romel W. Mackelprang and Richard O. Salsgiver

Essentials of Specific Learning Disability Identification, 2nd Ed., by Vincent C. Alfonso and Dawn P. Flanagan

Finding a Career that Works for You: A Step-by-Step guide to Choosing a Career and Finding a Job, Special sections for people with learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, by Wilmar R. Fellman

From High School to College: Steps to Success for Students with Disabilities, by Elizabeth C. Hamblet

Letting Go: A Parents’ Guide to Understanding the College Years, by Karen Levin Coburn and Madge Lawrence Treeger

The Science of Making Friends: Helping Socially Challenged Teens and Young Adults, by Elizabeth A. Laugeson
The Solution Book: Answers to the Disability Service Provider’s Most Challenging Situation, edited by Cynthia Gomez and Paula P. Willits
Special Educator’s Complete Guide to 109 Diagnostic Tests: How to Select and Interpret Tests, User Results in IEPs, and Remediate Specific Difficulties, by Roger Pierangelo and George Giuliani
Verbal Judo: The Gentle Art of Persuasion, by George J. Thompson, and Jerry B. Jenkins
What Happened to You?: Writing by Disabled Women, edited by Lois Keith

What to Expect When Your Child Leaves for College: A Complete Guide for Parents Only, by Mary Spohn

When Your Kid Goes to College: A Parents’ Survival Guide, by Carol Barkin