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
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Requires Video Description Narration for Television Programs
According to Disability.gov, new accommodations have been put into place to allow for video description narration on television programs by the FCC. For more information, please visit the Federal Communications… Read More
USA.GOV has Created a Page for Health Services in Your Community
Usa.gov has created a campaign called HELP in difficult financial times. The Health Services in Your Community Page is part of this campaign. It helps people find affordable doctors, clinics,… Read More
The New York Times reports that Katie Beckett passed away at age 34 in late May.
Katie Beckett was an unsung hero to the disability rights movement. It was through her personal circumstnace and her family’s tenacious advocacy, Katie was instrumental in creating a Medicaid waiver… Read More
Guidelines for Summer Camps for Kids with LD and ADHD
Here is a helpful article about summer camps from educational consultant Marcia Rubinstein, MA, CEP on the Smart Kids with LD website. http://www.smartkidswithld.org/ld-basics/beyond-the-classroom/summer-camp-guidelines-for-kids-with-ld-and-adhd
Executive Function, Compassion, and the Right Educational Plan
Here is an informative article from the Huffington Post by Dr. Mark Bertin, a pediatrician in Pleasantville, NY about executive function and students with ADHD. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-bertin-md/adhd_b_1517445.html?utm_source=LDOnLine.org&utm_medium=LDNews
U.S. House of Representatives Announces Dyslexia Caucus
United States House of Representatives has announced a congressional caucus to focus on dyslexia. Please contact your U.S. Representative and ask him or her to consider joining this congressional caucus… Read More
Going to College for Students with LD
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
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