Project Lifesaver creates tracking devices for individuals with autism and other disabilities. For more information, please visit the Carolina Live article, “Death of special needs boy raising awareness for tracking bracelets”… Read More
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Students Create Keyboard App for People with Dyslexia
Students at Babson College created a keyboard app for people with dyslexia called DyslexiaKey. For more information, please visit the BostInno article “A New Keyboard App Could Make it Easier… Read More
ABLE Act Passed By the Senate
The ABLE Act was passed by the Senate. It will help individuals with disbilities and their families to create a tax-free savings account. For more information, please visit the Autism Speaks… Read More
Resources for Children With Special Needs Summer Camp and After School Program Fair in New York City – January 31, 2015
Resource for Children with Special Needs (RCSN) will hold a summer camp and after school program fair “Summer Fun & More” on January 31st, 2015 from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. This event… Read More
New York Times Article About the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The New York Times wrote an article about the parents’ rights once their child turns 18 under FERPA. For more information, please read the article “Beyond a Parent’s Reach: When a… Read More
Hartford Stage to Present Sensory-Friendly Performance of “A Christmas Carol” – December 9, 2014
Hartford Stage will present a sensory-friendly and autism-friendly performance of “A Christmas Carol” on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. The performance wll have quiet areas, dimmed lights during… Read More
Article About the Decline in Due Process Hearings
A new article details the decline in due process hearings between school districts and parents. To learn more, please read the article “Due Process Hearings on Decline” by Michelle Diament in… Read More
U.S. Supreme Court to Review Teacher Statements in Child Abuse Cases in Schools
The U.S. Supreme Court will review teacher statements in child abuse statements in schools. For more information, please read the article, “Supreme Court to Weigh Use of Child’s Statement to… Read More
Child Mind Institute’s Dr. Harold Koplewicz to Speak at the Windward School on October 21, 2014
Dr. Harold Koplewicz, child and adolescent psychiatrist and founder of The Child Mind Institute, will speak at the Windward School in White Plains. The event will take place on October 21,… Read More
Autism Expert Dr. Catherine Lord to Speak in Greenwich, CT on November 12, 2014
Autism Expert Dr. Catherine Lord will speak at the Greenwich Country Day School’s Performing Arts Center on November 12, 2014 from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., there will be… Read More