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U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services Release Early Learning Challenge Annual Performance Reports for 20 States

Education 10/31/201510/28/2015 admin 0 Comments

The U.S. Department of Education released a report today that shows Race to the Top—Early Learning Challenge states are rapidly improving the quality of early learning programs while enrolling more children, especially from low- and moderate income families, in the highest-quality programs. What’s more, thousands more children are receiving health screenings to help detect medical or developmental issues earlier, the report shows. The report comes from the annual performance reviews for the 20 states that […]

10 Things You Should Know for National Disability Employment Month

Education 10/30/201510/28/2015 admin 0 Comments

10 Things You Should Know for National Disability Employment Month NDEAM Celebrates 70 Years. National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is held each October to raise awareness about the many contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year’s theme is “My Disability is One Part of Who I Am.” The theme echoes the Campaign for Disability Employment’s “Who I Am” television public service announcement (PSA), which features people with disabilities sharing the many ways they […]

AUTUMN RESOURCES

Military 10/29/201510/21/2015 admin 0 Comments

MILITARY FAMILY RESILIENCY From Jeremy Hilton on “Military Family Resiliency” If you’ve worked with or supported military families, then at one time or another you’ve most likely done so on behalf of military children and spouses impacted by chronic conditions, complex medical needs or disabilities, commonly referred to as exceptional family members. But, because these families’ issues run the gamut of educational, legal and medical matters, you may not have known what resources exist, what […]

PREPARE TO SUCCEED

Education, Featured Topics, Parenting 10/28/201510/21/2015 admin 0 Comments

EARLY PREPARATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY BOUND STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES BY EMILY WEIBLE AND IVOR WEINER, PH.D. Many young men and women with disabilities want to succeed. They enjoy work or school and relish the chance to serve society, but despite their best efforts, something isn’t working. These young people are trying their hardest to make an independent life, to no avail. Chances are, if you’re reading this, you know what we’re talking about. The transition from […]

How Do You Play?

Education, Featured Topics, Parenting 10/27/201510/21/2015 admin 0 Comments

GENETIC ALLIANCE BY REBECCA DOWNEY AND SHARON ALEXANDER, MPA There is no right answer or complete list of what to look for in an adapted toys. Each individual has unique abilities, needs, interests and goals. Playtime is the time when kids are able to free their minds and bodies from the stresses of academic achievement and do what they do best: be kids. Healthy child development is impacted greatly by playtime. Developing dexterity,  cognitive, and […]