21. Iowa Department For The Blind - White Cane Update Spring 1999 Fifty of iowa s disabled high school juniors and seniors will have the Call the US West special needs Center at 800223-3131 to make arrangements. http://www.blind.state.ia.us/Newslet/whites99.htm

White Cane Update Spring 1999 Published and Distributed by the IOWA DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND R. Creig Slayton, Director Karen Keninger, Editor Members of the Commission: Robert Martin, Davenport John Wellman, Des Moines Marian Williams, Dubuque Des Moines, Iowa IN THIS ISSUE: Please press Page Down to read through the entire newsletter, or choose one of the following links to read a specific article only. We Remember Kenneth Jernigan, by Jim Witte Jernigan Books Available in Library Director's Report Year 2000 Budget Update An Honor for the Department ... Go Back to Newsletter Page. WE REMEMBER KENNETH JERNIGAN by Jim Witte Editor's note: Jim Witte came to work for the Iowa Commission for the Blind in 1959. He began as the Commission's first travel instructor, teaching the use of the long white cane. He retired in 1995 from his last position as Program Administrator of the Adult Orientation and Adjustment Center. Kenneth Jernigan, recognized around the world as an outstanding leader of the blind, died on October 12, 1998, in Baltimore, Maryland. At the time of his death, he was serving as President Emeritus of the National Federation of the Blind, the organization of blind persons to which he gave a lifetime of dedicated service. His achievements in and for the organized blind movement are legion. Many in Iowa remember Jernigan best for those 20 years (1958 to 1978) when, as Director of the Iowa Commission for the Blind, he led a revolution in the field of work with the blind. His unique combination of characteristics, including his blindness, enabled him to build in Iowa a program whose achievements in bettering the lives of blind persons has no parallel. He established the benchmark.

22. United States Senator Chuck Grassley Of Iowa iowa House of Representatives to ensure that children with special needs bullet Grassley, Kennedy Bill to Help disabled Children Wins Senate Passage http://grassley.senate.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressReleases.Detail&PressReleas

23. Raising The Bar: Special Education special Education Resources at the iowa Department of Education Web site or how well public schools are serving their needs, according to the authors. http://www.ia-sb.org/services/RaisingtheBar/RTB_07_12_04_SpecEd.htm

July 12, 2004 This e-newsletter is provided as a free member service of the Iowa Association of School Boards. We encourage members to share this message with others interested in improving Iowa schools. In this Issue Special Education: Where Are We Headed? Educating Children with Disabilities: The Good News and the Work Ahead Quality Counts 2004: "Count Me In: Special Education in an Era of Standards" Issue Brief: Examining Current Challenges in Secondary Education and Transition Collaboration Between General and Special Education Teachers How to Know a Good Adolescent Literacy Program When You See One Policy Watch Federal Policy Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 News Article about the Latest Renewal of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Non-Regulatory Guidance on School Improvement Efforts in Local Schools, U.S. Department of Education

24. Iowa Voyagers University Of Iowa Alumni Association - Romania Its volunteers have built schools and roads, installed water systems and adults in school classrooms, or care for infants in a special needs ward in http://www.globalvolunteers.org/groups/romania/uiowa.htm

Iowa Voyagers - University of Iowa Alumni Association Iowa Voyagers University of Iowa Alumni Association For more information on this program or to p articipate, contact: Diane Baker at: 800-469-2586 or E-mail May 7 - May 21, 2005 Click Here The life you change may be your own! Volunteer in Romania through The Iowa Voyagers and Global Volunteers Lend your heart to change a life! No special skills are needed to teach conversational English skills, or to nurture a disabled or abandoned baby. Demonstrate the universal language of love and compassion. No matter the circumstances of their birth, infants, toddlers and teens understand the nurturing touch and kind words of a caring adult. Deserving children in our Romanian host communities eagerly await your help today. Iowa Voyagers - University of Iowa Alumni Association Dear Iowa Voyagers

25. Health, Mental Health And Safety Guidelines For Schools : Health And Mental Heal Children with special needs, such as those who are physically or mentally disabled, Districts and schools need to establish written school protocols, http://www.nationalguidelines.org/guideline.cfm?guideNum=4-08

26. NCEF Resource List: Accessibility In School Facilities Pupils with special Educational needs and Disabilities in Mainstream schools . School Facilities Accessibility for the disabled Still an Issue http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/accessibility.cfm

ACCESSIBILITY IN SCHOOL FACILITIES NCEF's resource list of links, books, and journal articles on how school buildings and grounds can accommodate students with disabilities, including references to federal requirements. Show all citations Show citations from 2000 to present Show citations from 2002 to present Show Abstracts Hide Abstracts References to Books and Other Media - 40 (1 new citation) References to Journal Articles Related Web Sites Related Resource Lists Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities, Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines Preamble and Text of Final Rule. http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/final.pdf (United States Access Board, Washington , Jul 23, 2004) Provides specifications for various building elements and spaces, including entrances, ramps, parking, restrooms, and telephones, etc. This edition represents the culmination of a decade-long review and update of the Board's Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), which were first published in 1991. Revisions have been made so that the guidelines continue to meet the needs of people with disabilities and keep pace with technological innovations. As part of this update, the Board made the Guidelines more consistent with building codes and industry standards. It coordinated extensively with model code groups and standard-setting bodies throughout the process to reconcile differences. These guidelines serve as the baseline for standards used to enforce the ADA and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). 310p.

27. EDUCATION - OVERSEAS In the Soviet Union education of children with special needs was sharply segregated of disabled students in mainstream as opposed to special schools. http://www.bl.uk/collections/social/welfare/issue34/educover.html

Home Collections Social sciences print ... site map Welfare Reform on the Web - June 2002 EDUCATION - OVERSEAS DECISION-MAKING IN AUSTRALIAN HIGH SCHOOLS B. Mulford, and others International Studies in Educational Administration, vol.29, 2001, p.51-75 This article examines the decision-making process in high schools in one Australian State. The more positively teachers viewed the decision making process in the school, the higher the degree of influence they perceived to be exerted by education staff in the school. DIFFENTIATING INTEGRATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION K. Thomson European Journal of Special Needs Education, vol.17, 2002, p.33-47 In the Soviet Union education of children with special needs was sharply segregated and based on locally developed theories of "defectology". Since the fall of Communism the segregated system has largely remained intact due to financial constraints, the organizational legacy of the Soviet differentiated system, the tenacious ideological legacy of "defectology" and resistance to integration as a Western idea. However, small-scale changes to the special education system at the local level are being made. EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY S. Fallows and R. Bhanot

28. I Just Heard ~ Special-needs, Rumours ( And Rumors) And News About Special Needs special needs school gets closer look Touring the state s 2 schools for the deaf to benefit special needs and disabled children Anything to do with http://www.ijustheard.com/daylist_html?year=2005&month=8&day=5&cat_id=30

29. Learning Disabilities OnLine: LD In-Depth: Make The Most Of Your Opportunities Discuss academic program needs with your teachers (ie special education, Advisors of disabled students agree that selecting schools and programs should http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/postsecondary/hrc_makemost.html

The leading Web site on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals Home Page FAQs About LD IDEA 2004 Update What's New ... LD OnLine Store Make the Most of your Opportunities: A Guide to Postsecondary Education for Adults with Disabilities HEATH Resource Center February 1997 Table of Contents: Express Your Needs And Be Open to Change Plan Ahead Look for the Best School Admissions ... Resources More and more students with disabilities are taking on the challenge of education and training after high school, and succeeding. This guide has been prepared to help disabled students of all ages who are thinking about continuing their education after high school. It is based on the experiences of students with disabilities in postsecondary education, and contains practical suggestions to assist in managing the daily challenges that arise as you continue your education. Postsecondary education is any education beyond high school. It includes trade or business schools, vocational-technical schools, colleges, universities, and adult and continuing education programs. The ideas that follow apply to students of all ages: those in high school preparing for graduation, those who have left before graduation and now want to continue learning, as well as those who have been in the work force and have become disabled and now needs to retrain for a new job. Whether you plan to enroll in a full-time academic program or a single course of training, this guide is designed to help you to assemble the ideas necessary to

30. Iowa Arts Council disabled persons Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 provides that no arts activity—pair older adults with special needs school children http://www.iowaartscouncil.org/publications_&_resources/guides/accessibility_gui

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), other legislation, and the efforts of many disability organizations have begun to improve accessibility in buildings, increase access to education, open employment opportunities, and develop realistic portrayals of persons with disabilities. However, more needs to be done. Many people view persons with disabilities as individuals to be pitied, feared, or ignored. These attitudes may come from discomfort with individuals who are perceived to be different or simply from a lack of information. As professionals, you are in a unique position to help shape the public image of people with disabilities. Suggestions on how to relate and communicate with and about people with disabilities are included in this booklet. We must look beyond the disability and look at the ability and capability - the things that make each of us unique and worthwhile! The information in this booklet was compiled from a variety of sources. As always, we welcome your comments and suggestions. Call or write for more information or additional copies. Ten Commandments Use the "Ten Commandments of Etiquette for Communicating with People with Disabilities" to help you in your communications.

31. ERIC/CEM - School Choice Discussion a child s special needs, school climate, family lifestyle/parenting philosophy Since 1984, the Des Moines (iowa) Public schools have been offering a http://cepm.uoregon.edu/trends_issues/choice/home_schooling.html

Clearinghouse on Educational Policy and Management "Search Help" Note that this is a web site search and will not search our databases ("Directory of Organizations", "In-Process Abstracts", the ERIC Database , "Publications"). Trends and Issues: School Choice Abstracts Discussion Links References ... Resources Homeschooling Even today, the majority of parents who homeschool their children do so for religious reasons, basing instruction on "religious teachings, moral values, and patriotism mixed with basic skills" (Russo and Gordon 1996). A smaller group, identified as "pedagogues," use unstructured, child-centered curricular approaches modeled on reform advocates' philosophies or favor a more structured learning climate stressing "discipline, homework, individualized instruction, and patriotism." A recent study of homeschooling rationales in a strong school-choice state (Minnesota) found that parents' reasons fell into five broad categories: educational philosophy, a child's special needs, school climate, family lifestyle/parenting philosophy, and religion and ethics (Lange and Liu 1999). Parents appeared to have multiple reasons for homeschooling that were independent of religious beliefs. Mitchell Stevens, author of

32. The Heartland Institute - Schools Must Pay For Health Care Of Disabled Students nonmedical needs of disabled students in school to be met at public expense . The Court rejected an iowa school district’s argument that it was not http://www.heartland.org/Article.cfm?artId=11936

33. Special Needs Services iowa LAKES Student Life Services special needs Services Learning Disablediowa Lakes provides assistance to students with specific learning http://www.iowalakes.edu/student_life_services/special_needs.htm

Current Students Future Students Academic Programs Online Services ... IOWA LAKES Special Needs Services Search our site: Career Orientation Center This program assists students in becoming self-sufficient in daily living and selecting a vocational goal appropriate to their individual abilities and interests. High School Completion - Alternative High School Students may attend an Alternative High School in Algona, Spencer, Emmetsburg, Estherville or Spirit Lake to obtain their high school diploma. If you are age 16 to 21, you may complete high school credits and obtain a diploma through your local high school or through the adult diploma program at Iowa Lakes. Learning Disabled Iowa Lakes provides assistance to students with specific learning disabilities. Contact the Learning Resource Center for eligibility requirements. Project Learning Developmentally disabled students learn basic independent living skills, which allow them to be integrated into the community. This program is conducted in conjunction with the local work activity center. Student Alternative Vocational Education (SAVE) The SAVE Program is a vocational and educational program prepares high school special education students to enter the competitive work force.

34. Iowa City Housing Information - Special Needs Facilities And Services Housing Market Analysis special needs Facilities and Services InfoTech iowaBraille and Sight Saving School iowa City, City of http://www.iowacity.com/city/planning/ichi/iiid.htm

Housing Market Analysis: Special Needs Facilities and Services I. Development of the 2001-2006 Consolidation Plan (CITY STEPS) III. Housing Market Analysis IV. Strategic Plan V. Certifications VI. Appendices A. Significant Characteristics of the Housing Market ... C. Homeless Facilities D. Special Needs Facilities and Services E. Barriers to Affordable Housing F. Housing Discrimination 1. Inventory of Supportive Housing Facilities for Non-Homeless Special Needs Populations 2. Inventory of Services that Assist Non-Homeless Persons with Special Needs ... 3. Supportive Housing and Programs for Persons returning from Mental and Physical Health Institutions Iowa City and Johnson County support a number of supportive housing facilities occupied by persons with special needs. These residential facilities serve persons with physical and mental disabilities, persons who are elderly, youth, and substance abuse patients. The following is a list of the facilities in Iowa City, the populations they serve, and the capacity of the facility. FACILITY POPULATIONS SERVED CAPACITY Hillcrest Boarding House Persons with mental illness Hillcrest Birch House Persons with mental illness Youth Homes Group Home Unaccompanied minors Youth Homes/Independent Living Homeless youths Structured Community Independent Living Homeless youth aged 16-21 Independent Living Persons with a variety of needs Systems Unlimited-Group Homes, SAL

35. Assistive Living Links - CICIL Assistive Living, disabled, disabilities, CICIL. The Opportunities for thedisabled Foundation Helps Provide special needs The Roeher Institute s in http://www.raccoon.com/~cicil/links.htm

Text Only Version Of This Website Who We Are CICIL NewsLetter ... Contact Us Central Iowa Center for Independent Living 655 Walnut, Suite 131 Des Moines, IA 50309 Email cicil@raccoon.com Central Iowa Center for Independent Living Links of Interest for Assistive Living Resources and Related Links Categories on this page... Governmental Resources on the Internet Non-Profit Organizations and Governmental Agencies General Resources Publications ... Lifestyle Non-Profit Organizations and Governmental Agencies American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association American Heart Association The Center for Information Technology Accommodation ... The Salvation Army General Resources Ability and Access - McMaster University ABLEDATA - Gopher system Access Technology (ATIC) Adaptive Tech From University of Toronto Arrowsmith School Assistive Technology Education Network of Florida ... DO IT Disabilities Opportunities Internetworking Drake University Resource Center Eagle Hill School EASI: Equal Access to Software and Information Evan Kemp Disability Resource Home Page ... Institute for Special Education - University of Fribourg/Switzerland Institute on Comunity Integration - at the University of Minnesota Integrated Network of Disability Info Iowa Program for Assistive Technology Johns Hopkins University Kurrambee Special School - From Australia

36. NICHCY: Parenting A Child With Special Needs - Resources I wish Dreams and realities of parenting a special needs child. No easyanswers The learning disabled child at home and at school (Rev. ed.). http://www.kidsource.com/NICHCY/parenting.disab.all.4.6.html

Parenting A Child With Special Needs: A Guide To Readings And Resources Resources advertisement Credits Source National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities Contents You Are Not Alone The Unplanned Journey Supporting And Empowering The Family Working With Professionals ... References Resources Organizations List Of Publishers and Journals Forums Learning and Other Disabilities Related Articles Rights and Responsibilities of Parents of Children With Disabilities Educating Exceptional Children The publications and organizations listed below, as well as the resources listed throughout this News Digest, are only a few of the many that can provide information to parents and families about issues related to disability. Additional support is also available from state and local parent groups, as well as from state and local affiliates of many major disability organizations. Obtaining Resources That Interest You To help you obtain documents listed in this issue, you will find the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of publishers at the end of this publication. The publisher's name generally appears in the final position in the citation to illustrate, in the example citation below, the publisher is Woodbine House. Example: Sweeney, W. (in press). The special-needs reading list: An annotated guide to the best publications for parents and professionals. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

37. Scholastic Administrator Software for special needs. Assistive technology can help For the past fiveyears, several school districts in southwestern iowa have been using http://www.scholastic.com/administrator/march03/articles.asp?article=forum

38. Clinton Community School District - Special Education - General Information Assessment of special needs Students Entitlement Criteria special Education.General Information. All disabled students from birth to 21 years of age, http://www.clinton.k12.ia.us/specedinfo.html

Special Education General Information All disabled students from birth to 21 years of age, regardless of the severity of their disability, who reside with the Clinton Community School District and who require special education and related services shall, in cooperation with the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency. Be identified, evaluated and provided a free and appropriate public education accordance with the Code of Iowa., the Education of All Handicapped Children Act (P.L. 94-142.) Individual with Disability Education Act, (l997) and the district's goal of providing full educational opportunities for disabled students. Disabled student and their parents or guardians shall be afforded all rights and procedural safeguards to which they are entitled under stated and federal law, rules and regulations. They include: Establishment and maintenance of ongoing identification and evaluation activities to ensure early identification of appropriate special education for pupils of all ages requiring special education. A free and appropriate public education provided within the least restrictive appropriate educational placement in accordance with an individual education plan which shall identify and make provisions for all special education instructional programming, support services and related services the student may require.

39. Iowa Department Of Human Services (DHS) special Education Program; Glenwood Community School District First specializedfacility for mentally disabled west of Mississippi River. http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/dhs2005/dhs_homepage/mental_health/resource_centers/g

Program Policy Policy Analysis Homepage Mission/Vision Administrative Rules ... A-Z Services Glenwood Resource Center - Glenwood, IA The Glenwood Resource Center (GRC) is a multi-faceted complex of activities focused on the goal of improving the human experience in a variety of voluntary partnerships. To understand GRC is to appreciate the meaning behind its mission (the concept of what it is currently doing), its vision (the ideals of final end-point destinations), and its guiding principles (the substance of the ethic that will not be violated as it moves from what is to what ideally may be). These derive from more basic statewide aspirations for every Iowa citizen to live in an environment that promotes safety, security, self-sufficiency, stability, and health. What Services does GRC provide? SUMMARY OF SERVICES ON CAMPUS: Behavior Management; Essential Lifestyle Planning; Medical; Nursing; Dental; Pharmacy; Laboratory; Radiology; Medical Specialty Clinics; Psychiatry; Neurology; Nutritional Management; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Positioning Therapy, Communication Development; Audiology; Psychology; Social Work; Respiratory Therapy; Pastoral Counseling; Vocational and Work Experience Training; Recreation and Leisure Training; Counseling; Adaptive Equipment; Therapeutic Academics; Hydrotherapy; Diagnostic Evaluations; Time Limited Assessments; Functional Analysis; Assistive Technology; Respite; Foster Grandparenting; Senior Companionship; Elder and Hospice Services. SUMMARY OF OUTREACH SERVICES:

40. Mainstreaming In Public Schools Mainstreaming in Public schools. Effects on disabled and Nondisabled Children Teachers without formal training in special education may need special http://www.babyzone.com/features/content/display.asp?TopicID=9187&ContentID=1151

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