Physical access to books can be a barrier for some students with significant disabilities. For some learners, physically holding a book and turning its pages may be difficult or impossible as might hearing and/or seeing books. Some learners may require page fluffers to turn pages, digital books on a device that allow the user to touch to turn the page or use a switch to turn pages…

Shared reading is an evidence-based instructional approach. The focus during shared reading is on the interaction and meaning making that occurs when a child and adult look at or read a book together. Shared reading would benefit any emergent reader, regardless of their age, and can be done individually or in small groups…

Guided reading is an evidence-based instructional approach that teaches students how to comprehend text. A main difference between shared vs. guided reading is that during shared reading, interactions are maximized. During guided reading, thinking is maximized…

Self Selected Reading is a time for students to explore and read books independently at their own level. The goal of self-directed reading is to create authentic opportunities for students to see themselves as competent and engaged readers…

A guide to help you find your way around Tar Heel Reader and make the most of its resources.

Tar Heel Reader is a collection of free, easy-to-read, and accessible books on a wide range of topics. Each book can be speech enabled and accessed using multiple interfaces, including touch screens, the IntelliKeys with custom overlays, and 1 to 3 switches.

This is a variant of Tar Heel reader with a focus on shared reading.

RNIB Bookstore UK education collection provides textbooks and materials to support the UK curriculum. They offer a range of accessible formats that can bar read electronically or adapted to suit the personal reading needs of learners. They have 781,315 titles with more being added all the time!

Unite for Literacy is a collection of e books on a wide range of topics. These can be narrated and shared on a big screen in the classroom and shared with families via a free and easy to use app. Bringing joyful reading into your classroom and supporting learners & their families at home to build a daily habit of reading together and encourage language and literacy development.

Oxford Owl's free eBook library has been created to help children aged 3–11 to develop their reading skills at home. You’ll find books from Oxford’s most popular primary school brands including Oxford Reading Tree and Read Write Inc., as well as stories from the Read with Oxford range, all available for free.

CALL Scotland have worked with Scottish Book Trust, the authors and publishers to create Accessible Copies of these books so that learners with print disabilities can read and participate in the Book Prize.

Professionals working in schools in Scotland can create a free account and download these books for their learners with print disabilities.

Print disabilities can include people with physical, sensory or learning difficulties.

Enjoy storytime with a selection of free online books.

Calibre Audio is a national charity lending free audiobooks to anyone who is print disabled.

They believe that everyone deserves to lose themselves in a good book and their audiobook services can be accessed to suit every individual's needs.

Book Creator is an inclusive, digital, interactive book creation app which can be used collaboratively in the classroom. Each teacher can create one library and up to 40 books at no cost (upgrades are available). WIth over 100 accessibility features it is a really useful resources for the SEND classroom.

Phonic Books is a collection of books and resources for beginner and catch-up readers. Written by three teachers, the books are designed to engage and enthuse beginner and reluctant readers. The site also holds free resources for teachers and parents.