U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has intervened in a lawsuit challenging the Law School Admission Councils’ processing of requests for reasonable accommodations submitted by applicants with disabilities who… Read More
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Back to School Transition: What Parents Need To Know
Please click HERE to read Attorney Berliner’s article, “Back to School Transition: Supplying Parents with the Tools They Need to Survive the Coming School Year and Beyond”.
U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance Letter On Whether Best Teaching Practices Can Be Incorporated Into a Student’s IEP
In recent informal guidance letter, Letter to Chambers, the U.S. Department of Education- Office of Special Education (OSEP), stated that local school districts could include best teaching practices, that are… Read More
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Releases Report on Transition Services for High School Students with Disabilities
In a detailed study of transition services available for students with disabilities, the GAO found that there multiple federal programs available from several federal government agencies including the U.S. Departments… Read More
Important Safety Resources
Disability.gov has resources and tips, including fire safety information, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) approved shelters, and emergency preparedness resources, so people with disabilities can remain safe. For more information,… Read More
Congress Will Be Considering The Keeping All Children Safe Act, Legislation To Prevent The Use Of Seclusion And Restraint In Schools
Congress will be considering the Keeping All Children Safe Act, legislation to prevent the use of seclusion and restraint in schools Please contact Connecticut’s U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives to… Read More
U.S. Department of Education Issues A Review of Connecticut’s Department of Education’s Compliance With The IDEA
U.S. Department of Education issued a letter on June 27th reviewing Connecticut’s compliance with the the IDEA Part B. The Department’s letter, the State Performance Plan, and Annual Performance Report… Read More
Information for Young People with Disabilities Interested in Federal Government Jobs (Disability.gov and FindYouthInfo.gov)
Disability.gov and FindYouthInfo.Gov have offered tips for young people with disabilities interested in federal government jobs. Schedule A hiring in the federal government is a quick way for employers to… Read More
Senator Richard Blumenthal Participates in Disability Workforce Summit (Public-Private Initiative)
Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) participated in a disability workplace summit with Congressman Pete Sessions (R-Texas), Governor Jack Markell (D-IA), Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) at a Walgreens facility. There were several… Read More
U.S. Department of Justice Settles Housing Discrimination Lawsuit for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice has settled a housing discrimination lawsuit for people with disabilities. Although it was settled in Texas, it has nation-wide implications to ensure that all newly constructed… Read More