Life: Learning Is For Everyone by Donald Bailey
"The true story of how South Carolina came to be a leader in providing opportunities for post secondary education to young adults with intellectual disabilities."
Last week I actually had the privilege of meeting Donald Bailey! I was in a meeting and somehow we got on the topic of the importance of life skills and self advocacy for individuals with disabilities. I mentioned that I was so proud of the work being done through a program called ClemsonLIFE. Ironically enough, the man behind this beautiful cause (and several others around SC) worked right next door! What a privilege to be able to meet Mr. Bailey and hear about the work being done in our state! He generously gave me a copy of his book and I am so pumped to spend tomorrow afternoon reading about the journey that he and his family have been on the last few years. If you or someone you know are interested in how you can help out this beautiful cause, check out the book. It's on Amazon and is a short read!
//// Update: Wednesday, July 17
I literally just devoured this book in the last hour. This book is a quick, exciting read. It is SO encouraging and exciting to hear about how SC really is on the cutting eduge for postsecondary educational opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities. This is a must read!
I think this review says it all:
"Anyone interersted in disability, in education, in helping broaden the horizon of opportunities for young people exiting special education will be the wiser for having read this book. Readable, fast-paced, well written and instructive - this book provides fascinating and important insight into the brilliant leadership, hard work, and innovative program development of one individual - Donald Bailey."
Madeleine Will
Vice President of Public Policy
National Down Syndrome Society
Last week I actually had the privilege of meeting Donald Bailey! I was in a meeting and somehow we got on the topic of the importance of life skills and self advocacy for individuals with disabilities. I mentioned that I was so proud of the work being done through a program called ClemsonLIFE. Ironically enough, the man behind this beautiful cause (and several others around SC) worked right next door! What a privilege to be able to meet Mr. Bailey and hear about the work being done in our state! He generously gave me a copy of his book and I am so pumped to spend tomorrow afternoon reading about the journey that he and his family have been on the last few years. If you or someone you know are interested in how you can help out this beautiful cause, check out the book. It's on Amazon and is a short read!
//// Update: Wednesday, July 17
I literally just devoured this book in the last hour. This book is a quick, exciting read. It is SO encouraging and exciting to hear about how SC really is on the cutting eduge for postsecondary educational opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities. This is a must read!
I think this review says it all:
"Anyone interersted in disability, in education, in helping broaden the horizon of opportunities for young people exiting special education will be the wiser for having read this book. Readable, fast-paced, well written and instructive - this book provides fascinating and important insight into the brilliant leadership, hard work, and innovative program development of one individual - Donald Bailey."
Madeleine Will
Vice President of Public Policy
National Down Syndrome Society
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