You Failed, Sit down! - Inclusion in the Classroom in Germany

Since the Black-Yellow coalition has been in office, people with disabilities feel neglected by their government. The only bright spot appears to be in the educational system: An expert opinion demands the legal right to inclusion in a regular classroom.  You Failed, Sit down! - Inclusion in the Classroom in Germany - read more

Lifelong Learning

At German universities it gets greyer and greyer - but only on the heads. More and more retired seniors pluck up courage and discover philosophy, French and mathematics – as students. For instance at the University of Cologne. Lifelong Learning - read more

Happiness at School: "It’s Just like Being at a Great Party"

First lesson: Math. Second lesson: Science. Third lesson: Happiness. The lesson plan at an advanced secondary school in Heidelberg looks similar to that. During class, students learn to deal respectfully with one another and to take on responsibility. REHACARE.de spoke with Ernst Fritz-Schubert, the creator of the school subject, about physical activity versus chocolate and pleasure versus pain. Happiness at School: "It’s Just like Being at a Great Party" - read more

“Capable of Learning up to High Age“ – Bernhard Schmidt about Senior's Education

Grandma Jane discovers the Internet in an adult education centre, grandpa George finally learns how to cook and uncle August is student now – at the age of 65. Have today’s seniors not learned enough during their lives? REHACARE.de talked to Bernhard Schmidt from the Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich. He led a study which found out why seniors want to educate themselves further in older age. “Capable of Learning up to High Age“ – Bernhard Schmidt about Senior's Education - read more

Early Encouragement: Benefit for the Whole Family

Whether Down's Syndrome, impaired hearing or motor skills: early encouragement deals with all development disorders in young children. At the Centre for Early Encouragement St. Paulus-Stift in Landau, Germany, affected children are treated. On his way to the next medical examination the leading doctor, Dr Karl-Heinz Spörkmann, spared some time to talk with REHACARE.de.  Early Encouragement: Benefit for the Whole Family - read more

Examples for Early Encouragement

Early Encouragement is offered in many areas. Dr Karl-Heinz Spörkmann from the St. Paulus-Stift explains three of them. Examples for Early Encouragement - read more

Inclusive Classrooms: Together We Are Strong

Since a couple of decades handicapped children can study together with children who are not disabled in inclusive classrooms. All children are supposed to profit from this set-up. REHACARE.de visited such a school and took a look at the concept. Inclusive Classrooms: Together We Are Strong - read more

School Books for the Blind: „One Site Wants Money, the Other One Accessibility“

Inclusive classes – this headword is on everyone’s lips. Now a project team followed up the question if one can make it possible to teach blind and sighted children together. The solution: accessible school books. School Books for the Blind: „One Site Wants Money, the Other One Accessibility“ - read more

More Education Lowers Dementia Risk

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[02/08/2010] A team of researchers from the UK and Finland has discovered why people who stay in education longer have a lower risk of developing dementia – a question that has puzzled scientists for the past decade. More Education Lowers Dementia Risk - read more

Schools Policy Risks Failing Disabled Children

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[10/07/2006] The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is calling for a five point plan to be adopted by the government.  Schools Policy Risks Failing Disabled Children - read more

Education for Disabled Kids on the Political Agenda

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[24/05/2006] With the debate on access to education for disabled children ever growing, Alison Seabeck, the Labour MP for Plymouth Devonport, is to meet Scope's Inclusion Team.  Education for Disabled Kids on the Political Agenda - read more

Study: Examining how Children with Down Syndrome Learn

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[05/11/2008] Researchers are conducting a groundbreaking study that will compare two early literacy intervention approaches to educating young children with Down syndrome.  Study: Examining how Children with Down Syndrome Learn - read more

Education: Early Intervention on Children with Learning Disabilities

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[03/12/2004] The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) applauds action taken by Congress in November to complete the much-awaited reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  Education: Early Intervention on Children with Learning Disabilities - read more

Significant Academic Improvement for Students with Disabilities

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[01/10/2007] The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) applauds the schools, districts and states that have made positive changes that are resulting in marked improvement in both reading and math on the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP).  Significant Academic Improvement for Students with Disabilities - read more

Kids with One Ear Hearing Loss Fall Behind in Language Skills

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[31/05/2010] By the time they reach school age, one in 20 children has hearing loss in one ear. That can raise significant hurdles for these children, because loss of hearing in one ear hurts their ability to comprehend and use language. Kids with One Ear Hearing Loss Fall Behind in Language Skills - read more

Education of Deaf Children to Be Improved

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[19/09/2007] Two new deaf friendly resource packs for schools have been produced by the National Deaf Children’s Society to ensure that deaf children are fully supported at school. Education of Deaf Children to Be Improved - read more

70-Year-Olds Smarter than They Used to Be

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[27/10/2010] Today´s 70-year-olds do far better in intelligence tests than their predecessors. It has also become more difficult to detect dementia in its early stages, though forgetfulness is still an early symptom, reveals new research. 70-Year-Olds Smarter than They Used to Be - read more