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Notice Regarding Resource Availability

We are updating our Adapted Literature and Lessons to ensure they fully comply with the U.S. Department of Justice’s final rule updating Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for web and mobile accessibility. 

**Please note: Literature titles starting with letters A through M, as well as lessons and music, have been temporarily removed for remediation.**

If you would like to request specific files, please contact us at sherlockcenter@ric.edu, and we will be happy to provide them directly. There may be delays in responding based on volume of requests. 

Our resources remain searchable in the fields below. You can search by keyword or title in the “Search All Adapted Literature and Lessons” box or you can search by resource type, format, grade level and/or file type. Items are listed alphabetically. 
 

Our Policy

The Sherlock Center documents the original author and source on all adapted materials.  The Sherlock Center also follows fair use guidance provided in the U.S. Copyright Office Fair Use Index in the creation and sharing of these resources.

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Key

CVICortical Visual Impairment

These materials have a black background and are created for students with cortical visual impairments who need resources with minimal movement, reduced color complexity and images with minimal details.

VIVisual Impairment

These resources have a black background and are created for students with a visual impairment who need high-contrast, focused images that convey story concepts.

BKBook

These stories or lessons are presented as simply-stated text with picture symbols.

GDExtended Literacy Guide

These materials provide ideas for using book-specific objects to help with learning and engagement of complex learners.

INTInteractive

These materials present the book in simply-stated text with picture symbols in an interactive manner.

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  • Literature

    Eclipse

    by Stephenie Meyer

    6-12 Grade Level
  • Lesson

    Ecosystems

    by Sherlock Center

    All Grade Levels
  • Literature

    Ecosystems: Changing the World

    by Natalie Rompella

    2-4 Grade Level
  • Lesson

    Election Day

    by Sherlock Center

    6+ Grade Level
  • Literature

    Elf on the Shelf

    by Aebersold & Bell

    All Grade Levels
  • Literature

    Emma Kate

    by Patricia Polacco

    PreK-2 Grade Level
  • Literature

    Endangered

    by Eliot Schrefer

    4-6 Grade Level
  • Literature

    Ender's Game

    by Orson Scott Card

    6-12 Grade Level
  • Literature

    Enemy Pie

    by Derek Munson

    2-4 Grade Level
  • Literature

    Erosion Earth Changes

    by Paul V. Sherlock Center

    K-2 Grade Level

    General Resources

    BK Word English 6.22 MB

  • Lesson

    Everybody Works

    by Sherlock Center

    6-12 Grade Level
  • Lesson

    Exploring My World

    by Sherlock Center

    All Grade Levels
  • Lesson

    Exploring Physical Properties - Touch 1

    by Sherlock Center

    All Grade Levels
  • Lesson

    Exploring Physical Properties 2

    by Sherlock Center

    All Grade Levels
  • Lesson

    Exploring Physical Propterties - Touch 2

    by Sherlock Center

    All Grade Levels
  • Literature

    Fall Leaves

    by Scholastic

    PreK-2 Grade Level
  • Literature

    First Day Jitters

    by Julie Danneberg

    Prek-4 Grade Level
  • Music

    Five Little Ducks

    by Denise Fleming

    PreK-2 Grade Level
  • Literature

    Five Little Pumpkins

    by Dan Yaccarino

    PreK-2 Grade Level
  • Music

    Five Little Speckled Frogs

    by Nikki Smith

    PreK-2 Grade Level