Virginia Commonwealth University had published a useful online planning guide with checklists and videos for high school students and parents entitled “Going to College.” This guide can assist students and… Read More
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YAI Network to hold International Conference on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in New York City
For CT families willing to travel to the NYC area. YAI Network will hold an International Conference on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities April 30-May 3, 2012 at the Hilton New… Read More
The Boston Higashi School to hold Autism Forum “Perspectives from the Journey” in Dedham, MA
For CT families willing to travel to the Boston area. The Boston Higashi School, an international school for students with autism, will be hosting an autism forum “Perspectives from the… Read More
New York City, NY and Boston, MA: Disabled Magazine to Host Job Fairs for Adults and Young Adults with Disabilities
For Connecticut residents who are willing to travel to New York City and Boston, MA. disAbled Magazine will be hosting two major career fair opportunities for young adults and… Read More
American Bar Association’s House of Delegates Votes to Support LSAT Test Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities.
The American Bar Association’s House of Delegates voted last week in support of a Resolution to ensure that LSAT test organizations provide appropriate accommodations for applicants and examinees with disabilities…. Read More
American Psychiatric Association Panel Has Proposed New Autism Definition
An expert panel established by the American Psychiatric Association has proposed a new definition of autism that may be included in the revised Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders,… Read More
New Guidance Letter Issued By The U.S. Department Of Education For Students With Disabilities Who Attend Public Schools
The U.S. Department of Education has just released its interpretation of the impact of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 and implementing Department of Justice’s implementing federal regulations that were finalized last… Read More
Higher Education and Disability: Improved Federal Enforcement Needed to Better Protect Students’ Rights to Testing Accommodations
The Government Accountability Office (GAO)had released a report on test accommodations provided the College Board for applicants with disabilities. While the report found that many applicants for the ACT or… Read More
Supreme Court Declines to Hear IDEA Case
The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal by a California School district which asserted that it could be exposed to claims of educational malpractice for failing to identify… Read More
New Birth to Three Regulations
The U.S. Department of Education-Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS), has published new IDEA Part C regulations in the Federal Register covering the Birth to Three Program. These… Read More