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
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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
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