Neurodiversity

Discover resources created to support individuals and families with neurodiversity, such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and other learning and thinking differences.

Community Living Case Management

CLCM provides a wide range of services for individuals and their families who are eligible for services under the Developmental Disabilities criteria in Josephine, Douglas, Curry, and Coos counties.

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Disabled World

People with disabilities are the largest minority group any person can join at any time, and due to accidents and old age eventually do. Discover information including disabled news and statistics regarding world disabilities, medical breakthroughs, and disability research studies.

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OpenDyslexic

Try out OpenDyslexic in Libby to make reading easier! The OpenDyslexic font is designed specifically so letters are easier to distinguish, reducing errors and reading effort. OpenDyslexic works in both English and Spanish.

Get the app

Download the Libby app on your smartphone or tablet to access thousands of titles through the library.

How to enable OpenDyslexic

Enable or disable this option on your ebook in a few easy steps.

Install on your computer

Want to make reading easy everywhere? Here are some instructions on how to install OpenDyslexic on your device.

Listen

Listen to podcasts on different topics, issues, and journeys in the world of disabilities and neurodiversity.
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Disarming Disability

Disarming Disability deconstructs social stigma for people with disabilities to generate a more understanding and inclusive society.

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The Accessible Stall

Casual conversations and friendly arguments about both light and heavy everyday disability topics, with two disabled friends who often have different takes on issues and solutions.

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Down to the Struts

Down to the Struts is a podcast that takes a look at accessible design, both physical and cultural, from a wide variety of angles and voices.

Watch

Follow the journeys and explore the world of different families, youtubers, and popular artists.
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Fathering Autism

Battling the stigma of ASD (autism spectrum disorder) with a firsthand look into the struggles, joy, and comedy of fathering autism.

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Molly Burke

Join Molly Burke as she shares her journey with blindness and how her disability impacts her life — both the good AND the bad.

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Why the dyslexic brain is misunderstood

Though often overshadowed, research has repeatedly shown dyslexia is also associated with specific cognitive strengths.

Read

Read educational articles exploring neurodiversity and celebrating neurodivergent people throughout history.
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Exceptional Individuals

Explore neurodiversity, its many meanings and find out more about the different types of neurodivergence.

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Celebrating scientists with disabilities

The history of science contains many accomplished individuals who have had disabilities during their careers. Explore articles on these recognized scientists throughout the ages.

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Opendoors Therapy

Explore different aspects of neurodiversity, such as social skills in the workplace, women with autism, navigating college, and more.

Daily Strength

Knowing when you need help is a sign of strength. Join one of hundreds of online support groups in this safe and easy to access online resource.

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HealthfulChat: an ADHD chatroom

HealthfulChat knows how important it is to be in contact with others in the same position as you. Connect with others in this peer support group.

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Local resources

Access helpful library tools and connect with local resources in Josephine County.

Braille accommodations

The library offers various services and tools to accommodate vision-impaired people of all ages.

Gilbert Creek Child Development Center

Gilbert Creek provides children with developmentally appropriate, engaging and fun early literacy, math, and science experiences that will keep them excited about books, ideas and learning.

Decoding Dyslexia

A group for Oregon families and educators who raise awareness, empower the dyslexia community, provide resources, and advocate for change.

The Literacy Council for Josephine County

The Literacy Council is dedicated to fostering adult literacy by providing free tutoring in basic reading, writing, math, and English language skills.