Autreat 1998: Presenters He is the Secretary of Disability Rights hawaii, a grassroots advocacy group . He is a former high school special education teacher who developed an http://ani.autistics.org/aut98-presenters.html
Extractions: August 23 - 26, 1998, Canandaigua, NY Ron Amundson, Ph.D., is a professor of philosophy at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. He studies the history and philosophy of science, and disability rights. He is the Secretary of Disability Rights Hawaii, a grassroots advocacy group. Jared Blackburn is an M.A. student in psychology at the University of Tennessee (Knoxville). He was diagnosed as autistic in first grade, after being referred by a concerned teacher (who thought he was mentally retarded). He has a B.A. in psychology. He has research interests in the cortical functioning (coherence, phase, and asymmetry) of people with pervasive developmental disorders, and he hopes to become a neuropsychologist. Carla Bradley, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in counseling and human services at Syracuse University. Her professional interests include cross-cultural counseling, community agency counseling and clinical supervision, and child rearing practices in families. She has spent seven years as a practitioner in mental health counseling. Bud Cooney, M.S.
Extractions: When I first came across kids who had difficulty learning, I was easily frustrated, because I wanted them to learn. Now when I work with a group of kids, I think I focus more on them as individuals. I see their own unique gifts, their hidden talents. They've taught me patience and tolerance. Sandi Apuna , a reading specialist at Superstition Springs Elementary School in Mesa, AZ, and the 2001 recipient of the Bill Ellis Teacher Preparation Award, believes in matching the right reading technique to a child's needs.
Abilityinfo - International Disability News Ticker with disabilities to the bottom of the heap or cut back funds for kids withspecial needs, National Council on Disability to Conduct hawaii Meeting http://www.abilityinfo.com/ticker/americas.html
Extractions: Since May 2004, Canadians using an insulin pump have been eligible for a tax credit. Announced as part of the recent federal budget, the criteria for the Disability Tax Credit will be expanded for 2005 to include Canadians with diabetes who inject their insulin, in addition to those who use an insulin pump.
Extractions: "In general, early interventionists, including occupational and physical therapists, will find this a good resource book for exploring assessment instruments available to them." Welcome to LINKing, a revolutionary process that hurdles the traditional obstacles to selecting and using authentic assessment-intervention-evaluation procedures for young children. Pulling the best properties from widely known assessment and curriculum models, LINK identifies critical markers for judging quality: authenticity, collaboration, convergence, equity, sensitivity, and congruence. Applying this unique six-standard index, the authors provide descriptive snapshots of the "best" curriculum-embedded and curriculum-compatible assessment and intervention systems criteria. "Close-ups" of actual forms, checklists, guidelines, and questionnaires allow readers to become familiar with various formats, while case vignettes demonstrate LINK methods in action. For early intervention team members and administrators who are investigating new linked assessment/intervention materials, for those who want to update current methods, or for those who need an intervention curriculum that will enhance the assessment techniques they use now, this is a key resource for supporting and enhancing the development of all children.
Elementary-School Children Tips for enhancing the adoption sensitivity of school personnel and students alsoare provided. Children with Disabilities/special needs http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/parents/adoptive/parent/elementary.cfm
Extractions: Year Published: 2000 - 8 pages This fact sheet for prospective adoptive parents defines "special needs" and explains the process for adopting children who are older, part of a sibling group, or who have physical or emotional disabilities. Federal and state adoption subsidy programs and post-adoption support services are described. The fact sheet includes a list of resources for parents who are adopting children who have special needs.
High-School Youth This fact sheet for prospective adoptive parents defines special needs and for parents and caregivers on children with disabilities/special needs. http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/parents/adoptive/parent/high.cfm
Extractions: Year Published: 2004 - 4 pages In nearly all States, adoption records are sealed and withheld from public inspection after the adoption is finalized. Most States, therefore, have procedures by which parties to an adoption may obtain nonidentifying and identifying information about an adopted person and the adopted person's birth relatives from an adoption record. This resource, current through June 2004, provides definitions of nonidentifying and identifying information, an overview of who may access such information, and information about access to original birth certificates.
The Council For Disability Rights Advancing rights and enhancing lives of people with disabilities IN*SOURCE(IndianaResource Center for Familes with special needs) 809 N Michigan St, http://www.disabilityrights.org/index-info-centers.htm
Extractions: To find other help resources select a topic from the list and click GO Select a Topic US - National Organizations US - Federal Agencies US - State By State Resource Guides Canadian Resources Information By Phone International Links LD Schools On-line Resources Parent Advocacy US State Departments of Education If you are a professional interested in listing your services, sign-up online now! Select a State Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Virgin Island Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Com. North. Mariana Island
The National Organization On Disability - Article The chapter was recognized for its special needs Mentor Program, an afterschoolprogram for students with mental and physical disabilities at Rock Creek http://www.nod.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Feature.showFeature&FeatureID=829
Alec F. Peck - Lynch School Peck, A. Publishing in the World of Low Incidence Disabilities Why, how, andfor whom? Working with parents of children with special needs. http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/soe/people/profiles/te/Peck.htm
Extractions: Room 108 EDUCATION Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University EXPERTISE/INTERESTS Technology for people with disabilities; educational technology HONORS/PUBLICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Access to Mass Transit for Blind and Visually Impaired Travellers. The Profession of Orientation and Mobility in the 1980s: The AFB Competency Study. Wise Use of Technology: An Ergonomic Handbook for Blind and Low Vision Users of Assistive Technology Book under contract with AFB Press for publication in 2005. Establishing Exemplary Personnel Preparation Programs for Teachers of Students with E/BD Through Partnerships with Schools, Parents, and Community Agencies . (2003) Arlington, VA: Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders. (with S. Keenan, D. Cheney, and R. Neel) Seeking Social Justice: A Teacher Education Faculty's Self Study.
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Extractions: Search ... Disability Services > Links to Resources Disability Services Please select from the following for links to various resources: Attention Deficit Disorder National Attention Deficit Disorder Association - ADDA is the world's largest organization for adults with AD/HD. The website provides information, resources and networking to adults with AD/HD and to the professionals who work with them. Children and Adults with ADHD CHADD provides science- based , evidence-based information about AD/HD to parents, educators, professionals, the media, and the general public. ADHD Support - This website contains numerous resources for individuals, parents, healthcare providers, and educators seeking information on ADHD. ADD/ADHD Links Page - Contains links to hundred of categorized and annotated websites devoted to ADD/ADHD. TOP Assistive Technology/Adaptive Technology Assistivetech.net
18(4) - Role Of Technology Use of computer technology to help students with special needs. Transition andpostschool outcomes for youth with disabilities Closing the gaps to http://jset.unlv.edu/18.4/burgstahler/refs.html
Extractions: Gallaudet's weekly newsletter for faculty, staff and teachers. Archives Programs selected for National Forum on Family Involvement PCNMP is pleased to announce the selection of seven programs across the United States for participation in the March 1998 Partners for Progress National Forum on Family Involvement at Gallaudet. As one of its national mission goals, PCNMP has identified significant needs in the area of family involvement for families and their deaf and hard of hearing children. The National Forum on Family Involvement will be an opportunity for practitioners and parents to share strategies and materials that benefit this group and to identify future directions in development and research. Selection announcements: The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind Statewide Programs in Early Childhood Education and Technical Assistance to Schools and Programs, Tucson. The program serves deaf and hard of hearing children from birth to age five, multiply disabled or deaf-blind infants and toddlers and their families. Services include audiological assessments, Individualized Family Service Plan development, parent education, sign language classes, toddler groups, therapies, and assistance with obtaining needed social and preschool transitioning services. Supervisor Peggy Kile and Julianne Reble, mother of a four-year-old deaf daughter, will attend the forum.
Hawaii Measurable school and postschool results for children with disabilities. University of hawaii, College of Education and Center on Disabilities Studies, http://www.signetwork.org/New_SigNet/Docs/HI/Hawaii.htm
Extractions: August 1999 HAWAII Abstract or Conceptual Framework for State Systemic Change The Hawaii State Department of Education, in partnership with stakeholders, developed a State Improvement Plan to improve systems providing early intervention, education, and transition services, through an innovative personnel development program supported by coordinated policy, procedure, and practice interventions. Ultimately, the Department of Education (DOE) believes that this strategy will lead to significant gains in in-school and post-school outcomes for children with disabilities. The State Improvement Plan is integral to the overall DOE system improvement efforts and the vision of the State Board of Education for meeting the needs of all children so that they attain high performance standards. The State of Hawaii recognizes that this is an opportune time to apply for a State Improvement Grant to improve the system of services for children with disabilities. The State was one of the first systems to serve children with disabilities in their community public school; to apply a single standard of performance expectations to all students, including those with disabilities; and as a statewide system, to implement educational reforms uniformly across all schools in the state. Recently, a number of factors have further increased the likelihood of significant impact of education reform in the state, including: The hiring of a new state superintendent, who will use his leadership to focus on high academic standards for all students.
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Extractions: in collaboration with St. Cloud State University and the National Association of State Directors of Special Education Prepared by: Martha L. Thurlow, James E. Ysseldyke, and Cheryl L. Anderson May, 1995 Any or all portions of this document may be reproduced and distributed without prior permission, provided the source is cited as: High school graduation requirements: What's happening for students with disabilities? (Synthesis Report No. 20). Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota, National Center on Educational Outcomes. Retrieved [today's date], from the World Wide Web: http://education.umn.edu/NCEO/OnlinePubs/Synthesis20.html Abstract Overview Graduation from high school is an integral and cherished part of the U.S. educational system. Having sufficient numbers of students graduate is viewed as important to our nation's competitiveness in a global society. High school graduation is viewed as so important that increasing the graduation rate is one of our nation's educational goals. Goal 2, first endorsed by the governors and the President of the U.S. in 1989, and now codified in law through Goals 2000: Educate America Act (Public Law 103-227), states that "by the year 2000, the high school graduation rate will increase to at least 90 percent" (P.L. 103-227). This goal is supported by two objectives that call for (a) a significant reduction in school dropout rates, along with the successful return and graduation of 75% of those who have already dropped out, and (b) a reduction in the gap between the high school graduation rates of students with minority and non-minority backgrounds.
