OCALI

02/18/2026

Whether you're a general education teacher or a special education professional, you'll find tools & resources you can use in this FREE video-based series! Explore research-based strategies. Visit: https://literacyaccessforall.org/

02/18/2026

Are you an educator, professional, or family member who needs new Braille children's books? OCALI's Lending Library just added 19 new options! Check them out today or set up a free account to explore resources!

https://ocali.kohacatalog.com/cgi-bin/koha/opac-shelves.pl?op=view&shelfnumber=349&sortfield=title

02/17/2026

Teachers: If you have students who are deaf or hard of hearing in your classroom, you need this resource. Unlocking the Foundations of Reading is a FREE module series that builds on what you already know about the Science of Reading and shows how to apply it in ways that support deaf and hard of hearing learners. Practical, evidence-based strategies help ensure all students have access to strong reading instruction. A companion module series for learners who are blind or visually impaired is available in the APH Hive.

https://deafandblindoutreach.org/Unlocking-the-Foundations-of-Reading-for-Learners-Who-are-Deaf-or-Hard-of-Hearing

02/17/2026

OCALI’s Autism Center offers book lists and supporting resources to help children and teens understand more about autism! Whether you’re a professional, friend, or family member, there’s sure to be something for you. Learn more: https://www.ocali.org/project/Childrens-Books-on-Autism

02/17/2026

Parents and educators, join us as we explore practical, developmentally informed strategies to understand and respond to biting in young children. In this webinar, we will unpack what a child could be communicating through biting, learn proactive strategies to reduce biting behavior, and practice responsive approaches that support safety and emotional regulation. Real-life examples will be shared to illustrate how to turn moments of biting into opportunities for connection, learning, and growth.

Join us for a half-hour on February 19th at 12:30 PM. Don't miss out on this valuable learning opportunity!

➡️ Register now! https://ocali-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a8mcVV2xQsimYB-AGoNOaw #/registration

02/16/2026

Are you supporting younger students with disabilities as they begin exploring adult life goals? The OCALI LifeSkills for Adulthood Framework (OLAF) is a FREE resource designed to help families and professionals start conversations about the skills children need to grow toward independence. OLAF offers guidance on skills like self-care, safety, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making. It gives teams a shared starting point to collaborate and plan for long-term success. Explore the resource: https://ocali.org/olaf

02/16/2026

Educators and professionals, join us for three virtual sessions focused on the Autism Internet Modules: Restricted Patterns of Behavior, Interests, and Activities and Using Special Interests in the Classroom to engage learners. Gain practical strategies and hear examples from AIM author Bobby Huffman while earning contact hours!

✔️3 contact hours for attending sessions
✔️3 hours for modules (self-paced) OR
✔️6 hours Ohio-Approved through OCCRRA

📅Feb 12, 19, 26 | ⏰7:30–8:30 AM EST

👉Register now: https://ocali.org/AIM-for-Change

02/16/2026

Are you an educator or administrator supporting students who are deaf or hard of hearing with literacy? The new module series, Cued Language and Multisensory Reading, equips practitioners and administrators with tips for implementing cued speech as a multisensory tool to connect language and literacy, which results in strong deaf/HH readers. https://deafandblindoutreach.org/m/3227

02/16/2026

Join the AT&AEM Center’s new series: The AT Consideration Series: Beyond the Checkbox and take a deep dive into the Assistive Technology (AT) consideration process, framed around the AT Decision-Making Tool. Register for the session on February 18th, Deep Dive: Identifying Accessible Formats. Save your spot: https://ataem.org/at-consideration-series-beyond-the-checkbox

02/13/2026

Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) are designed for students with disabilities, as early as age 14, who could benefit from an early start exploring career interests, building advocacy skills, and understanding post-secondary opportunities. The curriculum is tailored to meet the diverse needs of all students with disabilities and includes activities, worksheets, interactive opportunities, and more. Explore now! https://ohioemploymentfirst.org/pre-employment-transition-services

02/13/2026

Save the Date for a Zoom webinar on 2/24/26 with the Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness and Family University!

🌟 Featured Speaker Spotlight 🌟
Join us for this session of Family University!
Learn from Dr. Carrie Spangler, an educational audiologist, international speaker, and Deaf/Hard of Hearing adult, as she shares her personal journey and programs designed to support confidence, self-advocacy, independence, and connection for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
✨ Highlighted:
• CampUs – a leadership-focused experience for Deaf or Hard of Hearing high school students.
• PEAK – a school-based framework that builds community and supports success beyond the classroom.
02/24/2026 6:30pm virtual on Zoom.
👉 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WVDo49xTSk-MizA6UST4DA
We hope you’ll join us! 💙

02/13/2026

Are you ready to get started with accessibility? Make your digital content inclusive for all users, including those using captions, alt text, or assistive technologies. It’s easy using POUR principles! Get quick tips now: https://ataem.org/digital-accessibility