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practical support for special needs advocates

ideallives.com bookstore

  1. special ereports
  2. full ebooks
  3. resource bundles on cd-rom
  4. sign language videos

place an order today to earn three special bonuses*


special ereports by ideal lives - $10.00 each

  1. how to add assistive technology to your child's life
    "practical tips guaranteed to help parents and caregivers navigate the confusing maze of assistive technology." click here for more info.

  2. a parent's guide to the iep
    "10 steps any parent can take to ensure that they are totally prepared for their child's next iep meeting." customize! now you can add special inclusion tips specific to your child's diagnosis to your iep guide. click here for more info.

  3. how to advocate for someone with severe disabilities
    "an 11-step action strategy for maximizing your advocacy success!"
    click here for more info.

  4. disability awareness: special kids don't have to feel left out
    "the tools you need to help kick-start an awareness campaign in your community. create a better tomorrow through disability awareness today!" click here for more info.

  5. inclusion that works for the student with adhd
    "nothing is more frustrating than watching a bright child fall farther and farther behind -- become the teacher that changed a child's life for the better!" click here for more info.

  6. disability professionals: are you working smarter or just harder?
    "be a more effective advocate, leader, and manager tomorrow by learning to navigate the information highway today!" click here for more info.

  7. stress management -- caring for the caregiver
    "practical advice and common sense resources to help anyone who wants to reduce the stress level in their life."
    click here for more info.

just can't decide? -- click here to check out our report value pack. the value packs offers information on all the topics you need plus by buying multiple reports -- you save $20!

all ideal lives ereports are published in pdf or portable document format. click here for a step-by-step tutorial on how to use acrobat reader to view pdf documents.


full ebooks

  1. parent support group manual: advocacy for the real world - $25.00
    "if you lead a parent support group or are in charge of an advocate training program -- this is going to make your life soooo much easier! it's a training manual and toolkit all in one. including my personal month by month blueprint to advocacy training." click here for more info.

  2. the internet resource guide, 2003 edition - $29.95
    "your interactive on-line guide to the world of special needs. i've untangled the world wide web so that you can put it to work for the person with special needs in your life." click here for more info.

  3. the birth of an advocate - $50 for entire 4 ebook series or $19.95 per volume
    "an interactive workbook series that will take you from an worried, anxious parent to a knowledgeable, articulate, and effective advocate!"
    click here for more info.

  4. inclusion that works!- $19.95
    "spend your time teaching, not searching! inclusion that works! offers specific resources to help you get 'up to speed' quickly on the most effective supports to provide in your classroom." click here for more info.

  5. creating ideal lives - $19.95
    "take the concepts of person-centered planning, creativity, common sense, and the art of listening and move your organization from traditional to tremendous!" click here for more info.

all ideal lives ebooks are published in pdf or portable document format. click here for a step-by-step tutorial on how to use acrobat reader to view pdf documents.

did you find what you were looking for? ideal lives is committed to meeting your special information needs. if you didn't find the topic you need, click here for a solution custom made to fit your needs.


resource bundles available on cd-rom

the cds just arrived - i had just a moment to glance through several of the documents - they look wonderful. what a fun job you have! i look forward to looking more thoroughly.

~ jean caldicott, univ. of s. florida

  1. parent/advocate's bundle - $89.95 (you save $30)

    • 4 volume set - birth of an advocate
    • internet resource guide, 2003 edition
    • how to add assistive technology to your child's life
    • a parent's guide to the iep
    • stress management -- caring for the caregiver
    • how to advocate for someone with severe disabilities



  2. educator's bundle - $49.95 (you save $15)

    • inclusion that works!
    • the internet resource guide, 2003 edition
    • disability awareness: special kids don't have to feel left out
    • inclusion that works for the student with adhd



  3. professional's bundle - $49.95 (you save $15)
    • creating ideal lives
    • the internet resource guide, 2003 edition
    • disability professionals: are you working smarter or just harder?
    • stress management -- caring for the caregiver



  4. special report value pack - $50.00 (you save $20)
    • how to add assistive technology to your child’s life
    • a parent’s guide to the iep.
    • how to advocate for someone with severe disabilities.
    • stress management -- caring for the caregiver
    • disability awareness: special kids don’t have to feel left out.
    • inclusion that works for the student with adhd.
    • disability professionals: are you working smarter or just harder?

sign language videos by magic lamp productions

ideal lives is proud to offer a wide range of video collections in sign language. each video series is designed specifically to meet the needs of individuals with hearing impairments, their family, friends, and support circle. topics covered include:

  • a humorous, kid-friendly method for learning conversational sign language
  • fairy tales told beautifully through sign
  • an innovative series of aerobics sessions
  • obedience training for companion dogs

    magic lamp offers an innovative approach that is both practical and just plain fun making their videos great resources for both the home and the classroom.

    teachers: these videos make great classroom learning activities! your hearing impaired student can become the class “expert” and the rest of your class will gain a valuable skill and second language.

    click here for more information.


    some special bonuses if you decide to act now

    since i know it’s 100% to your benefit to act right away, i want to sweeten the pot and give you every possible reason to say yes today! order any one of our special reports today and you will also receive:

    1. free special report, “where to find real professional online who can help you hurdle special needs challenges.” - a unique report connecting you with 10 special needs experts who are able and available to answer your questions.

    2. free personal search assistance and e-mail follow up with additional resources.

    3. 3) your choice of a free five-day e-mail course. after downloading the report you purchase, select one of our four top-selling courses—at no cost!
  • “how to find practical special needs information online
  • “how to become a more effective parent-advocate”
  • “five steps to successful inclusion”
  • “actions speak louder than words: what consumers are really trying to tell you with their challenging behaviors”

    *yours to keep even if you ask for a refund on your purchase!

    money-back guarantee

    purchase any of our reports or ebooks and use it for three months. if you still don’t think it’s the right resource for you, ask for your money back and we’ll cheerfully refund your purchase price.

    every purchase from ideal lives is risk-free. you have nothing to lose and everything to gain for you and the child with special needs you care about.

    boost your advocacy skills and knowledge

    effective advocacy and inclusion can be truly life-changing for the person you care about, and the window of opportunity closes more with every semester that passes. don’t put off this important investment in knowledge—someone’s future depends on it!

    to order, click below on the type of support you need. select a product and submit your credit card information on our secure server. you will be routed to our instant access download center (if you ordered a report or ebook); or to our online information center to request specific research help or a live presentation. the process is easy, fast and completely confidential.

  • single topic special reports
  • interactive ebooks
  • research assistance
  • presentations