Robin and Katrina,  I have the DVD "Beyond F.A.T. City.  It is a discussion
with some of the participants of the "F.A.T. City, How Difficult Can This
Be", and they talk about the history of the original video, trends and
issues in the field of learning disabilities and the challenges ahead for
parents and professionals in the field.  I am planning a collaborative
effort this coming school year with our local Literacy Council, the Charter
Schools and the Public Library to show both of those and possibly "Ennis'
Gift" to the community followed up by workshops and/or discussion on LD for
those interested.  It will be interesting to see the response.

 

Betsy Gauss

Tutor Trainer, Lake Wales Literacy Council

Lake Wales, FL 33853

 

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Hear , hear Katrina-- I agree-- EVERY teacher should watch that video
several times.  Every time I see it I am astounded at how painful learning
can be when the learner is so misunderstood.  I haven't seen the sequel to
that-- has anyone on the list?  Is it good, too? 

Another that offers not only the stories--many told by adults--but some real
solutions and is gorgeously done is Ennis' Gift, from the Ennis Cosby
foundation.   A lovely. lovely video.   Robin Lovrien Schwarz

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Katrina Robinson <mskrobteach at yahoo.com>
To: LearningDisabilities at nifl.gov
Sent: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:23 am
Subject: [LearningDisabilities 2048] (no subject)

Hello Leif,

I would recommend a video titled How Difficult Can This Be? The F.A.T. City
Workshop by Rick Lavoie. It is excellent in sensitizing and creating
awareness of how students (people) with LD experience challenges in their
daily lives, as well as, strategies for working with these students.  It
also comes with a practical discussion guide. You can find more information
and resources at  <http://ricklavoie.com/> Ricklavoie.com. This would be an
outstanding tool to start the year with.

 

Katrina Robinson

 

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