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Storybook Project Advisors

The following people graciously give their time to review and evaluate book content and to put the books to practical use in their respective schools/districts or service centers for evaluation and feedback:

Carol A. Bartz, Ed.D

DIRECTOR, North Inland Special Education Region and Instructor at the University of California San Diego - Legal Aspects of Special Education. Dr. Bartz coordinates special education services and funding in 11 districts in accordance with state and federal mandates. She is the Co-Chairperson of MIS Committee of the California SELPA Administrators and serves on the California state Alternate Assessment Task Force.
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Isabel Castner

Ms. Castner is a former speech-language pathologist, regular secondary and special education class-room teacher, teacher-librarian and education advisor. Her years of direct experience with special-needs education adds a valuable perspective to each book project. She currently works in special education in Brisbane, Australia.
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Judy Chapman

Judy Chapman is the Coordinator of Regionalized Services for Kern County California Consortium SELPA. She is an Instructor at California State University Bakersfield - Introduction to Special Education and Resource Specialist Certificate - Legal Aspects. Mrs. Chapman coordinates special education staff development for 45 school districts. She is also the Co-Chairperson for Comprehensive System of Professional Development Advisory Council (CSPDAC) for the California Department of Education.
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Janice Hunt Herman

As a Physical Therapist, Janice Hunt Herman has worked with people with all kinds of disabilities for the past 23 years. Her particular specialty is Assistive Technology. She works with each individual to select the adaptive devices and tools that will enhance his or her ability to do things more independently. Even if they can barely move at all, she figures out a way that they can use a computer, turn on the lights or radio, use a wheelchair, or swallow without choking. She also does neurological research, teaching, writing, and medical illustration.
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Suzanne Ripley

DIRECTOR, National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY), a division of the Academy for Educational Development (AED). Ms. Ripley oversees the information dissemination and outreach efforts of this information clearinghouse. As a mother of two children with special needs, she is a uniquely qualified advisor. One of her children is the subject of the book series entitled Famous Joe Ripley.
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