Links: - Alabama Council For Developmental Disabilities school personnel on the educational rights of children with disabilities toa free special needs Advocate for Parents SNAP provides information, http://www.acdd.org/Links/special_education/Laws.htm
Extractions: Also see our Alabama Education Resources page. Advocacy, Inc. - An Austin, Texas based non profit organization that represents the disabled community, including special education. The emphasis is to devote resources to the most significant problems identified by the disability community. 1992 Amendments to Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - A civil rights law that protects against discrimination based on disability was amended in 1992 so as to extend the Acts' coverage. Section 508 Guidelines are set forth. Autism/PDD Resources Network - Information and laws about disabilities and education helpful to parents of disabled children.Includes a question and answer guide involving special education Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law - Legal and policy resources on the civil rights of people with mental disabilities, including health care, education, housing, federal benefits, insurance and employment. Brain Injury Association USA Home Page - Promotes awareness, understanding and prevention of brain injury through education, advocacy, research grants and community support services that lead toward reduced incidence and improved outcomes of children and adults with brain injuries.
Austin Independent School District : Special Education of other sources lead to the identification of students who may need specialeducation. E. Can all AISD schools serve a child with a disability? http://www.austinisd.org/academics/specialeduc/index.phtml
Extractions: More Information A. What is Special Education? Special services provided by special and regular education personnel to meet the needs of a student with disabilities. Provision of the general education curriculum, with modifications and accommodations, if agreed upon by a multidisciplinary team, including the parents, known as the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) committee. B. How are students identified for Special Education services?
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) In general, school officials can remove any child with a disability from his/her (or determination that the child needs special education services). http://www.tcta.org/edmatters/specialed/sgidea.htm
Extractions: TCTA A to Z (Alphabetic Listing) About TCTA Discount Tickets JOIN TCTA Online Seminars ... TCTA Online Forms IDEA governs the education of some students The federal law makes clear that students who have not been identified as eligible for special education can only claim the protections of IDEA if: 1) the parent of the child has expressed a concern in writing that the child has a disability; 2) the behavior or performance of the child demonstrates the need for such services; 3) the parent of the child has requested an evaluation; or Apparently there were cases in which students who had not been identified as disabled were allowed to avoid disciplinary actions by arguing that they should have been identified as disabled. It should be noted that if a teacher expresses concern as noted in number four above, the child may then be entitled to special education protections if found eligible, which would change how the child could be disciplined or removed from the classroom. The law makes clear that school officials and teachers have the authority to report crimes committed by disabled children to law enforcement authorities.
Extractions: Table of Contents TCTA Home Page The education of disabled students started to receive increased attention following the advent of "inclusion" of special education students in the regular classroom. Major changes began in June 1997 when Congress reauthorized the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the main federal law that governs the education of students with disabilities. Final regulations were issued in 1999, and state rules to accompany the revised federal law became effective March 2001. Congress is again revising IDEA and changes may be expected soon. Disciplinary provisions in the law state that all suspended and/or expelled special education students must get a free and appropriate public education (FAPE), whether or not the behavior that led to the disciplinary action is related to the disability. As disciplinary alternative education program (DAEP) settings become full, there is a greater likelihood that lack of space will prompt the return of these students to the teacher's classroom. In general, school officials can remove any child with a disability from his/her regular school placement for up to 10 school days at a time, even over the parents' objections. However, school officials cannot use this authority to repeatedly remove a child from his/her current placement if that series of removals constitutes a change in placement. A change in placement occurs when:
Federal Disabilities Legislation Over 5 million children with disabilities ages 321 receive special education and Through the Inclusion Project, more children with special needs, http://www.nccic.org/pubs/passages/appx2.html
Extractions: DEC Position Statement on Inclusion ... Release #7, "The Benefits of Inclusive Education: Making It Work" Federal Disabilities Legislation Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal education program to provide federal financial assistance to State and local education agencies to guarantee special education and related services to eligible children with disabilities, aged birth through 5. Under the legislation, states have the responsibility to provide a free, appropriate public education and must develop an Individualized Education Program for each child served. Parts of this law were formerly known as the Education for all Handicapped Children Act of 1975, as PL 94-142 and as the Education of the Handicapped Act (EHA) of 1986. Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is the state and local grant program.
Texas Yellow Pages For Kids With Disabilities If you have a dispute with the school about your child s special education program, texas Advocates Supporting Kids with Disabilities (TASK) http://www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/tx.htm
Extractions: Select a State . . . State flyers 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 Islands Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Northern Mariana Islands List of All States Disability Organiztions Legal and Advocacy State DOEs International PTI's From The Yellow Pages Home
RASEM - Teacher Outreach Program Examining the larger picture of the needs of students with disabilities in 20 high school biology students, 5 with special needs, participated in the http://rasem.nmsu.edu/Htmls/teacher_outreach.htm
Extractions: This column contains a menu for navigating through the website. This menu contains 18 entries and each entry is a jpg image. When you move the mouse over an entry, it is swapped by another image and when you move the mouse out, the original image reppears. This is done using java script. You can use this menu even if the java script is not supported by your browser except you will not be able to see the swapping of the images. If your browser doesnot support java script or if you want to see a webpage without these scripts, check out our Text Only Pages version of this website. Brief Overview: The RASEM For more information on workshop locations and times, check this web page periodically, or contact the regional TOP coordinators, Richard Turietta in Southern New Mexico, Alan Stephens in West Texas, or Bill Pletsch General Information: RASEM (The Regional Alliance for Science, Engineering and Mathematics for Students with Disabilities - Squared) funded by the National Science Foundation under grant #HRD-0124198 and headquartered at the New Mexico State University College of Engineering, is seeking the involvement of school teachers to enhance the representation of students with disabilities in the math and science curriculum. Through the RASEM
Cognitive And Developmental Disabilities Resources Disability Research Unit. A research unit within the School of Sociology and Social The Web site of a company that offers over 70 special needs software http://www.jpkf.org/mrsites.html
Extractions: Cognitive and Developmental Disabilities Resources (in alphabetical order by title) AAMR The Web site of the American Association on Mental Retardation. AUCD The Association of University Centers on Disabilities promotes and supports the national network of university centers on disabilities, which includes University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD), Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Programs and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers (DDRC). ADA and Disability Information A WWW page with links to other Web and Gopher sites dealing with the Americans with Disabilities Act and disabilities in general. ADA Information Center On-Line A Web site of information about the Americans with Disabilities Act, made available by the ADA Project. Located in Columbia, Missouri, the ADA Project is one of ten regional centers funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, a division of the U.S. Department of Education. Their purpose is to provide technical assistance and training concerning the ADA to businesses, institutions, agencies, and individuals. The project serves the four state region of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska. Adaptive Computing Technology Center The University of Missouri Columbia, Department of Campus Computing, Adaptive Computing Technology (ACT) Center's goal is to implement adaptive computing in a manner which enhances integration of people with disabilities into the higher education environment.
LASER LASER Home About Us Staff Contact Us LASER Collaborative Supervision of paraeducators serving students with special needs in inclusive PRISMS Pupils Reflections of Instruction in School Mathematics and Science http://www.coedu.usf.edu/LASER/RA_mini_profiles.html
Extractions: Ongoing projects related to research interests. Currently working on manuscript related to research on general education teacher implementing a peer tutoring program with EL students with disabilities. Effective instructional practices for culturally and linguistically diverse students, particularly how teaching credential candidates transform research based practices learned in program into actual classroom practice. Dr. Floyd Beachum
PEC: Adapted Physical Education Web Sites The Anchorage School District Adapted PE department was awarded the first PEP Grant, that addressed students with special needs in October of 2003. http://www.pecentral.org/adapted/adaptedsites.html
Extractions: Adapted PE Web Sites Abilitations Thera-Talk Achievable Concepts The entire range of adapted equipment and specialized products is listed with prices. The equipment ranges from the passive to the extreme and includes adapted cycles, beach wheelchair, modified games and cards, bowling aids, specialised gardening equipment, activity resource manuals and other publications. The equipment is suitable for adults and children with disabilities as well as useful for aged care facilities and specials schools. Adapt-Talk Subscribe to this listserv sponsored by SportTime and discuss the latest issues about Adapted PE. Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) Project This Web site describes this project in which the roles, responsibilities, and perceived needs of practicing adapted physical educators are described. The national APENS exam is also explained and visitors can see when the next exam is going to be. Anchorage School District Adapted PE Page This site contains information about adapted physical education including a listing of common disabilities, teaching strategies, photos of equipment for adapted physical education settings, and a nice list of resources. The Anchorage School District Adapted P.E. department was awarded the first PEP Grant, called Project ACCESS, that addressed students with special needs in October of 2003. Grant monies will enable APE staff to better serve students with special needs in the physical education setting. Opportunities for better access to physical education for students with disabilities is the result of over $75,000 dollars to spend on appropriate equipment needs.
Maximum Legal Services services and support for children with special needs. by the Commission onPersons with Disabilities, the special Parents Information Network, http://www.ldahawaii.org/maximum_legal_services.htm
Extractions: Learning Disabilities Association of Hawaii Home Page Contact Us FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) Education and Training ... Search LDAH Maximum Legal Services Corporation Maximum Legal Services Corporation (MaxCorp) is a non-profit organization originally created by the Board of Directors of the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii (LASH) in 1987 to provide legal services otherwise unavailable to underprivileged persons. Currently MaxCorp operates through two projects: 1) the Guardianship of the Property project, and 2) the Disabled Rights Legal Project, which includes consultation to and legal representation of parents in special education cases. Originally housed at LASH and funded by a LASH loan and grants from the Hawaii Justice Foundation, the agency is now a self-supporting non-profit corporation funded by fees for service. Guardianship of the Property MaxCorp serves as guardian of the property and trustee for various individuals through the Guardianship of the Property (GOP) project begun in 1993. Originally, the GOP Project served disabled children and adults by providing supervision over assets and property for protected persons in cases regarded as too small for supervision by trust companies, but too large for court supervision. The project also serves as trustee for
Gifted Students With Learning Disabilities, Readings 21 gifted boys with learning disabilities share their school stories. Underachievement in gifted and talented students with special needs. http://ericec.org/minibibs/eb9.html
Extractions: Citations with an ED (ERIC Document; for example, ED123456) number are available in microfiche collections at more than 1,000 locations worldwide; to find the ERIC Resource Collection nearest you, point your web browser to: http://ericae.net/derc.htm . Documents can also be ordered for a fee through the ERIC Document Reproduction Service (EDRS): http://edrs.com/, service@edrs.com, or 1-800-443-ERIC. Journal articles (for example, EJ999999) are available for a fee from the originating journal (check your local college or public library), through interlibrary loan services, or from article reproduction services such as: Infotrieve: 800.422.4633, http://www4.infotrieve.com, service@infotrieve.com or ingenta: 800.296.2221, www.ingenta.com,
UCP: Public Policy - Education addressing the needs of children and adults with disabilities including The His fouryear-old son, who is enrolled in a special education pre-school http://www.ucp.org/ucp_generaldoc.cfm/1/8/11215/11215-11215/2556
Extractions: Skip Navigation The goal of the Disability Policy Collaboration is to impact national public policy for people with mental retardation, cerebral palsy and related disabilities and their families. September 26, 2005 UCP AffNet Entrance [password required] Go back to top President Bush has named a 42 member Commission on Excellence in Education which is to study and recommend changes in eligibility and funding formulae governing Special Education. This Commission is to help the Adminstration prepare for the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) which must occur next year, 2002. People with disabilities and their representatives should communicate their positions to Commission members, particularly those members from their home state. For addition information, please see the October 18, 2001 issue of Washington Watch
Special Student Support Services Services for disabled Students A wide range of special help is Students whoneed special accommodations should visit special Student Support Services. http://www.angelina.cc.tx.us/ssss/
Extractions: Special Student Support Services works with the following special populations of students who have special needs: Grant money restricts some SSSS services to specific special populations, but SSSS assists the entire student population. Services available in SSSS include: Childcare Assistance - Students with small children can apply to Special Student Support Services for help in paying for childcare. Several funding sources allow AC to assist all majors. The preferred childcare provider is AC's Child and Family Development lab schoolthe Mary Jo Gorden Child Development Centerlocated on the grounds of Buckner Family Place. Transportation Assistance - (Available only to Pell Grant-assisted Technical/occupational majors) Eligible students who commute to classes can apply for assistance with travel costs. This help is based on the amount of funding available, the number of eligible applicants, the number of trips required by their schedules, and the distance traveled. A limited number of local students may qualify for trolley tickets to travel to and from the main campus. Because transportation assistance is supplied by the Carl Perkins Grant, only workforce development/vocational majors who are also members of special populations are eligible.
Extractions: Home U.S. Federal State Local/Regional ... Help Rehabilitation Information (This Page): Publications Online Resources by Subject Agencies Online Return to: Information by Subject or Category Information by Subject or Category For related resources, see: These are some of the most requested resources related to rehabilitation on the Internet. To find more locally available resources check the UNT Libraries' Online Catalog as well as the online catalogs of other universities and public libraries in the Metroplex. Case Management Resource Guide (Center for Health Care Information) A directory of specialty and ancillary healthcare services and products with over 120,000 entries in 40 healthcare categories. The Directory (ADDICTION Resource Guide) A comprehensive directory of inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment facilities. Directory of National Organizations of and for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People (National Information Center on Deafness) Provides information on national and nonprofit organizations providing support services for the deaf and hard of hearing. Self-Help Sourcebook Online (American Self-Help Clearinghouse) Sponsored by the Mental Health Net this guide organizes local and international support groups and networks by topic.
Special Populations: Teachers People with special needs from Apple Computers Apple Computer, specialEducation Disabilities Resources The Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center http://www.tenet.edu/teachers/specialpop.html
Extractions: Resources ... Special Populations Center on Information Technology Accommodation (CITA) : US General Services Administration: provides "Managing Information Resources for Accessibility" handbook; policies, laws and regulations affecting information access; and other sources for information on Access Technologies. Council for Exceptional Children : The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice. Deaf Education Website : Deaf education information Disabilities: Attention Deficit Disorder : Kidsource Online: reviewed links to publications addressing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Story Starters: Family Support: Siblings With Disabilities The sibling who does not have a disability may feel that excelling in school, Brothers, sisters, and special needs Information and activities for http://www.tufts.edu/cfn/family-storystarter/fs-siblingswithdisabilities.shtml
Extractions: Elizabeth Ellis has built her professional life helping families to prepare for the day when parents are no longer able to care for their disabled children; now she anticipates taking on responsibility for her own 37 year-old brother Danny, who has a developmental disabilities. Danny works as a laborer and presently lives at home with his parents. Ellis seeks balance as she takes on an increasing role in Danny's life. Her affection for her brother is apparent, as is her pride in his accomplishments (such as graduating from high school and competing in the Special Olympics). At the same time, she feels the weight of responsibility: "One of the biggest things I am concerned about is what is going to happen to him when my parents are no longer able to care for him, and ultimately that burden will fall on me." Questions arise in regard to respecting her parents' wishes for Danny, working with her two other brothers, meshing her own family life with Danny's care. There are also the more practical issues of everyday life: Where should he live? How much guidance is enough? How much independence is the right amount? Should I become his guardian? How do we pay for his needs?
Texas Medical Center News required a variety of services for his physical needs while in school. IDEA requires students with disabilities to be provided related services at http://www.tmc.edu/tmcnews/04_01_99/page_10.html
Extractions: Law Foundation Professor of Law On March 3, 1999, the Supreme Court's decision in Cedar Rapids Community School District v. Garret F., 1999 WL 104410 (1999), addressed the issue of whether certain intensive nursing services should be categorized as "medical services" for which the school is not required to pay or as "related services" for which the school would be required to pay. The case arose because Garret F., a high school student who had been paralyzed at age four, required a variety of services for his physical needs while in school. The services require some degree of training, but are not required to be performed by a physician. They are, nonetheless, intensive, and costly. The obligation of the educational agency to pay for these services during school hours depends on the interpretation of the terms "medical services" and "related services" under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. sections 1400 et seq. IDEA requires students with disabilities to be provided related services at agency expense, but not medical services other than those needed for diagnostic and evaluation purposes. The Court addressed the meaning of these terms. The Court, in a 7-2 opinion, affirmed the lower court's holding that the services needed by Garret F. are related services that must be funded by the educational agency. In so doing, it rejected the school district's argument that a cost-based, multifactor test that considers the nature and extent of services should be used to make the distinction. This is a test that had been accepted by some lower courts.
Texas Department Of Human Services: Services Provided Services for People who are Elderly or have Disabilities. DHS determines Medicaideligibility for people who need care in nursing facilities, http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/programs/
Extractions: DHS Home Contact Us Search DHS Site Map ... Forms In administering its programs, DHS does not discriminate, directly or through contractual or other arrangements, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, political belief, or religion. Visit the State of Texas Assistance and Referral System (STARS) site to find a DHS office. You also can self-screen for potential eligibility for programs provided by the DHS and other Texas state agencies. DHS determines Medicaid eligibility for people who need care in nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded, or institutions for mental disease. DHS also determines Medicaid eligibility for certain people living in the community who would be eligible for nursing facility care but who wish to remain in the community. People who are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are automatically entitled to Medicaid benefits in the community and in institutional settings. SSI eligibility is determined by the Social Security Administration. DHS determines Medicaid eligibility for people who at one time received SSI and were denied for certain reasons. Food Stamps The Food Stamp Program permits low-income households to buy nutritionally adequate food to supplement the diets of people who are elderly or have disabilities.
DADS Handbooks And Forms texas Department of Aging and Disability Services The Contracting to ProvideSpecial Services to Persons with Disabilities handbook contains the rules http://www.dads.state.tx.us/news_info/publications/handbooks/
Extractions: Services Business DADS Home Resize text Publications Advance Directives Aging Texas Well Issue Pages Annual Reports Brochures and Posters ... News and Information Home Consent to Medical Treatment PDF in English PDF in Spanish Declaration for Mental Health Treatment PDF in English PDF in Spanish Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates Form PDF in English PDF in Spanish Medical Power of Attorney Form PDF in English PDF in Spanish PDF in English Procedure When Person Has Not Executed or Issued a Directive and Is Incompetent or Incapable of Communication PDF in English PDF in Spanish Note: May include withholding or withdrawing life sustaining treatment. top of page Consumer Directed Services forms Credentialing forms Forms for providers contains commonly used forms from DADS provider handbooks. Forms for mental retardation providers HIPAA Privacy Notice: The Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 is a federal law that protects the privacy of a client's individual identifiable health information. The Privacy Notice tells the client about their privacy rights, the duties of DADS to protect health information, and how DADS may use or disclose health information. (These documents are in PDF format.) Form 0401 - HIPAA Privacy Notice - English Form 0401-S - HIPAA Privacy Notice - Spanish HIPAA Privacy Notice Cover Letter: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 is a federal law. The Form 0403 is a cover letter for the HIPAA Privacy Notice (0401). The letter provides an explanation of the HIPAA Privacy Notice and a brief summary of information. (These documents are in PDF format.)
