#HereToHelp Video Gallery

#HereToHelp Video Series Presented by OCALI

Launched in 2020, when families, educators, and professionals were discovering new ways to work, learn, connect, and navigate everyday life, OCALI's Here to Help 4 Minutes at 4 p.m. video series continues to offer practical resources and strategies to support people with disabilities today. Explore the series by selecting a block in the gallery below.

Live Webinars to Support Online Learning During Covid-19 Crisis

The Assistive Technology Industry Association is hosting a series of free, live webinars that are pertinent to the assistive technology community. - Posted on April 14

Special Interests

Special interests are the most powerful form of reinforcement for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Check out these tips on how to incorporate special interests into a child's day. - Posted on April 15

Setting Up Google Classrooms

A collection of short videos about setting up a google classroom developed by Eric Curts. Join us as we explore these and a few other resources from Control-Alt-Achieve. - Posted on April 16

Social Narratives

Social narratives are visually represented stories that provide a learner with socially appropriate responses and encourage individuals to regulate their behaviors in a variety of social situations. - Posted on April 17

Advice from Families, Caregivers, Self-Advocates

People with disabilities and their families have a lot of questions about healthcare right now - here are some resources to help answer those. - Posted on April 20

Remote Learning Access for Students with Complex Needs

Explore remote learning opportunities geared toward students with complex needs. - Posted on April 21

Executive Function: Self Regulation

Incorporating basic self-regulation techniques throughout the day can support your child with managing stress, control impulses, and coping with strong feelings and emotions. - Posted on April 22

Using Descriptive Language to Increase Accessibility - Alt Text and Audio Description

Discover how to use descriptive language and text descriptions in your content to improve accessibility and increase comprehension of the content being taught. - Posted on April 23

Accessibility Features in Zoom

Learn more about the accessibility features built-in to Zoom. Utilizing these features will make your presentations accessible to a wider audience. - Posted on April 24

Got time? Activities to keep you busy and have FUN!

Discover inexpensive and simple ways to fill those gaps of time while staying safe at home. - Posted on April 27

Captions for Online Learning Environment

Providing captions for students in an online learning environment is crucial. Google and Microsoft offer easy and accurate ways to provide live captioning within several applications. - Posted on April 28

Plain Language Resources

Accessible, plain-language information related to coronavirus. - Posted on April 29

Described and Captioned Media Program

Access thousands of videos that provide closed captioning and/or audio description. Accounts are free for children or students with a disability. - Posted on April 30

Power Cards

Power Cards are visual supports, including a special interest, that are designed to teach and/or reinforce academic, social, behavioral, and organizational skills. - Posted on May 1

Remote Learning Resources for Students Who Are B/VI

Explore remote learning resources and opportunities geared toward students who are blind or visually impaired. - Posted on May 4

Routines

Setting up routines at home to help with school work. - Posted on May 5

Career Exploration Through Career Interviewing and Online

Conduct an informational interview with trusted adults and free online resources. Start planning for work at any age! - Posted on May 6

Learning at Home: Support Ideas for Educators, Families and Students

Support for teams educating learners with the most complex needs in the home environment. - Posted on May 7

Getting Through The Day With First-Then

Using First-Then strategy to move a family through the day. - Posted on May 8

Home Base / Calming Spot

Home Base or Calming Spot is any location in the home, school, or community where an individual who is having a difficult time managing their emotions can feel safe and comfortable. - Tune in May 11

Taking a Break

Taking breaks is essential during these trying times. Scheduled breaks offer families the opportunity to refresh their minds and provide time away from school assignments and work responsibilities. - Posted on May 12

Students Need To Be Engaged to Learn

Engaging students is a critical factor for learning and success, and the most important principle of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Explore easy-to-use engagement strategies in this segment. - Posted on May 13

Children's Stories in American Sign Language

Discover free, online resources that offer children's stories in American Sign Language that can be accessed anywhere. - Posted on May 14

Improving Your Interactions With Small Children

Four ways families and caregivers can increase the interactions with young children in their daily lives. Tips that promote adult-child exchanges and help build relationships. - Posted on May 15

The Best Version of YOU; Everyday Tips to Promote Self Care

These days, maintaining a balanced life may seem out-of-reach. To be the best version of yourself, it is important to take care of yourself. Explore four simple tips to support a healthy self every day. - Posted May 18

Matching your Career with your PINS!

Using your Preferences, Interests, Needs, and Strengths (PINS) to guide future planning. - Posted May 19

That's a Wrap: 4 minutes at 4:00 p.m. Series Finale

Learn more about the #HereToHelp resources, ideas, and simple tips shared during the spring 2020 virtual campaign. - Posted May 20