Making Books available in a variety of formats to meet the needs of children with varied disabilities!
We are in the process to obtain our 501(c)(3) status and are recognized in the state of Kansas as a Non-Profit Corporation. We ask for your patience as we make changes to our website and prepare to promote literacy for ALL!
Defining Accessibility…
We at the Books for All Foundation define accessible books as those that are presented in language which is clear, concise and for the broadest possible audience. These books incorporate specialized text arrangements and are available in a variety of electronic formats to provide multiple modes of accessibility. Distribution of text throughout each selection is controlled, with consideration given to the amount of information the learner is accessing at any one time. Illustrations, too, are controlled limiting elements in the visual field to only those that directly support comprehension of text and direct focus to main character elements.
Our Strengths…
1. 1. The Books for All Foundation is a community resource led by a team of professionals, parents, and community leaders dedicated to literacy for individuals with special needs.
2. 2. The Books for All Foundation is committed to research that supports and expands opportunities for increased literacy for individuals with special needs.
3. 3. The Books for All Foundation actively educates its members and the community about pertinent educational research in a variety of educational programs and web-based platforms.
4. 4. The Books for All Foundation acts as its own publishing company ensuring that strict educational guidelines are followed for all materials produced and that these materials meet our unique accessibility criteria.
5. 5. The Books for All Foundation utilizes a creative team to author and illustrate our books and resource materials.
6. 6. The Books for All Foundation distributes accessible book sets that include educationally relevant resource materials and technology supported formats free of charge to special needs learners and communities in need. (accessible formats include bound books, e-books, audio downloads/CD’s with future plans to add Braille titles and bilingual formats)
Our Organization…
The Books for All Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing unique educational programs and resources that raise awareness about the need for published materials that are accessible to children with special needs. We believe that literacy for all children can be increased if a large number of truly independent titles are made available for children to practice the skills of reading. We are committed to creating and publishing accessible reading materials that support our purpose while encouraging young readers to pursue and enjoy independent reading. We are committed to providing well-written, richly illustrated books in a variety of accessible formats to meet the needs of children with varied disabilities.
Our Mission…
1. To provide well-written, richly illustrated books in a variety of accessible formats to meet the needs of children with varied disabilities.2. To provide public education designed to raise awareness about the need for published, accessible and inclusive reading materials
3. To encourage beginning, struggling, and special needs learners to pursue and enjoy independent reading
4. To provide an inclusive organization with a volunteer base and operating staff that includes individuals with varied disabilities at all organizational levels.
Population Served…
Recipients of our educational programs can include all groups and organizations interested in learning more about our unique platform on the importance of literacy and the need for accessible literacy materials. Recipients of our distribution programs can include all individuals with disabilities who may benefit educationally from our accessible book titles. In addition, we acknowledge low levels of literacy in all populations and will consider distribution of materials to any children that may benefit from literacy materials that are accessible and inclusive.
Donation Information…
Money raised by the Books for All Foundation is used, to the greatest extent possible, to give books, resource materials and educational information at no cost to children and their families. These children and families receive our books directly by members of the Books for All Foundation distribution team and through schools, libraries, organizations, and individuals who work directly with beginning, struggling, and special needs learners in the area of literacy. Our commitment is to offer education and customized literacy packages to schools, groups, and organizations that support our target population. These literacy packages can include our traditional book titles, ebooks, audio books and audio supported books, resource guides, interactive coloring books and integrated activity packages.
