This from Ed Week:Three years after the U.S. Department of Education started requiring states to collect and report extensive data on students with disabilities, it is still tweaking the rules that states are expected to follow when gathering the information. What hasn’t changed, however, is the scope and depth of the information that states are expected to collect. A set of proposed revisions t
On November 4, 2008, millions of people with disabilities across the United States and around the world joined our non-disabled peers in watching the United States election results. Obama supporters cheered or wept to learn that the next US president would be Obama. Then we cheered or wept again when Obama mentioned people with disabilities [...]
Disney World can be the most magical, inspiring and wonderful place on earth! It can also be a daunting location to maneuver in a wheelchair, even in the best of times. For those guests who have limited mobility issues or use a wheelchair, visiting the Disney theme parks can be made easier with some planning and newly designed innovations that make entering an attraction much more simple.
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Good real estate agents know how to work with a diverse client base. Often this means working with people of different ages, cultures, and income levels. Occasionally, you also need to work with buyers who have special needs such as mobility issues and other medical concerns. These buyers may have a number of pre-existing conditions that limit not only their health and independence, but also the
Live loves to be ridden to the fullest and your disabilities should never come between you and travel or enjoying a vacation. Whether you are traveling to a nearby city or to a foreign country, with a little planning and some handy tips and tricks up your sleeves, your can always enjoy a fun and an exciting travel. Here are some basic and common travel tips for people with disabilities.The most im
It is an oversimplification to simply say that employers should hold disabled employees to the same conduct standards as non-disabled employees. Certain conditions may require modifications of conduct and performance standards as a reasonable accommodation to enable an employee to perform the essential functions of the job adequately. To clarify these issues, the EEOC has published a comprehensive
The American people are not being told the truth.According to official U.S. government data, there have been over 70,000 American deaths and more than 1 million American disabilities as a result of the two Iraq wars.That is a lot more casualties than we have been led to believe.America has committed one of the greatest war crimes in all of human history. If you do not know about the horror of depl
I am the father of a 12 year old boy diagnosed with Autistic Disorder and assessed with Profound Developmental Delays. I was invited to attend a showing of Tropic Thunder and yesterday I did so, albeit with serious misgivings. Having seen the movie I believe that Tropic Thunder actually helps those with intellectual disabilities, and others, by focusing our attention on how the motion picture
You may not be a fan of Lifetime TV’s ARMY WIVES. Yet Season 2’s Episode 10 touched on a subject that may be very important to you. In this episode Roxy was told by Roland, who’s teaching a GED course, that the reason she failed the practice exam even though she knew the material was because she had a learning disability that interfered with transferring her knowledge to a written test.
Robotics is going wild !!! . This is the power of robotics… very impressive…..
ScienceDaily (Aug. 7, 2008) — Robots may be the solution for people with disabilities who are struggling to regain the use of their limbs, thanks to a research team that includes engineers and students from Rochester Institute of Technology.
The study [...]
"My inspiration for [with]tv came from lifetime experiences of raising my daughter, Victoria, who was born with developmental disabilities," said Howard Renensland, CEO & Founder of [with]tv. "The moment we are broadcasting, we will overnight change the lives of people with disabilities by providing an authentic window into the community."While [with]tv is still in the star
Is your child having learning disability? Are you exasperated with your kids’ learning disability? Children with learning disability face problems in processing sensory information with which their routine activities at school and work interferes.
Learning disability (LD) is a neurological condition that affects the ability of the brain to perform specific tasks [...]
Just within the last few months, my best neighbor dog has had lots of trouble walking and her back legs can't support her body anymore.It got me thinking...what resources are there to help us pups if we are injured, disabled, or suffer from disabilities when we get older? So, we went searching. And put together a new Squidoo lens to bring you lots of info on handicapped and disabled pets, what res
Brady v. Wal-Mart Stores (2nd Cir. 7/2/08) asks whether an employer can ignore an employee's obvious disability when making employment decisions about that employee. Patrick Brady has cerebral palsy, which very obviously manifested itself in his mannerisms. One trial witness testified: "Just by looking at him, you could tell he had a disability." He applied for a part-time job at his local Walm
Yesterday I praised Cedar Fair on their new policy that disabled guests now need to wait just as long as everyone else to experience the rides at Cedar Fair amusement parks. Since I wanted to share as many details as possible the post ran fairly long. Therefore, I decided to leave off my response to [...]
At the age of 16 many youngsters with learning difficulties are leaving school and entering mainstream colleges. If they have been supported in school with and S.E.N statement of special educational needs this will be terminated. An Educational Statement is a legal document identifying a child's educational needs in order for them to access the correct help and support they need throughout school.
Art, crafts or drawing are creative activities which help children in learning disabilies. Being an art/crafts teacher I have noticed that these activities are very helpful in skill development, which helps children in other subjects. Learning Disabilities and the Arts The arts are more than a fun, superficial way to keep kids occupied. Art activities can help children with learning disabilities b
The Seattle Times ran a story this morning about the ADA and the Bush administration’s plan to revamp it in response to the many war veterans who have become disabled in Iraq and Afghanistan. The new standards would require that:
• Courts would have to provide a lift or ramp to ensure that people in [...]
The commission published today the final report of the Conference "Internal Market Disability":document - englishdocument - deutschdocument - francaisAll documents, presentations and some photos from the event can be downloaded from the European Commission’s website at Discrimination against people with disabilities in the insurance sector you will find on page 43 of the english doc.
AT&T has introduced a new Internet and text messaging plan for the Apple iPhone designed to help people who are deaf or have speech or hearing impairments stay connected. The company's new "Text Accessibility Plan" offers unlimited text messaging, Web browsing and access to e-mail for $40 a month. AT&T, the exclusive provider of voice and data services for the iPhone, said the new plan is ...
The iPhone is now even more accessible for Americans who are deaf or have a hearing or speech disability. Today, AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) announced a new Text Accessibility Plan (TAP) for iPhone, designed to give iPhone customers with disabilities the choice of unlimited text messaging, Web browsing and easy access to e-mail for $40 a [...]
The iPhone is now even more accessible for Americans who are deaf or have a hearing or speech disability. Today, AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) announced a new Text Accessibility Plan (TAP) for iPhone, designed to give iPhone customers with disabilities the choice of unlimited text messaging, Web browsing and easy access to e-mail
In the past few years there seems to have been an explosion of new personal mobility devices that cater to a host of varying wants and needs. Some are built with the elderly in mind, some with emphasis pointed toward those with disabilities, and some purely for personal pleasure. All are of different designs and [...]
Traveling the world isn't just for people who are capable of getting around. Even people with disabilities can, and do travel. Recently, I found a blog by a disabled man about his travel experiences. I was so fascinated by the fact that, despite his disabilities, he could still enjoy traveling with his family. His name is Sean, he is 26 years old, and he has been in a wheelchair since he was a small child. Despite his situation, he has always enjoyed traveling with his family. He seems to have many fond memories of the various places he has been, and of all the fascinating things he has seen. We all know life is too short to live unhappy, and whatever disabilities or health problems you might have, it should never stop you from exploring the wonders and beautiful places in the world. O
Purpose of this program:
To ensure that public accommodations and commercial facilities and State and local governments learn of the requirements of Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and acquire the knowledge needed to comply voluntarily with these requirements.
16.108 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(ADA)
FEDERAL AGENCY
CIVIL RIGHTS
In Ohio, two laws apply to the employment of veterans: the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), which provides reemployment rights to returning veterans, and Ohio's ban on military status discrimination, which goes into effect on March 18. If a returning veteran is injured, though, another law might come into play, the ADA. Earlier today the EEOC published guidance for employers on how to handle veterans with service-connected disabilities under the ADA. The following summarizes the EEOC's key points:
How does USERRA differ from the ADA?
USERRA protects the reemployment rights of those who leave their civilian jobs to serve in the uniformed services. The ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities
A story came up at class on Sunday in passing about a guy who was competing without arms and legs. Turns out that he's competing at a high level. His name is Kyle Maynard and while he has difficulty submitting, positionally, he's pretty darned good.I admire his tenacity. Recently, Kyle Maynard applied to fight in a sanctioned MMA event and his application was denied. My question is, what do you guys think? Should Kyle be allowed to compete in MMA? Below is a YouTube clip of Kyle at NAGA, another story from Bryant Gumble's show on HBO, and you can easily find lots of information on his story from Google.
From the AblePlay.org Web site, here's a list of questions to help guide parents make their gift decisions.
1. Multisensory appeal
Does the toy respond with lights, sounds, or movement to engage the child?
Are there contrasting colors? Does it have a scent? Is there texture?
2. Method of activation
Will the toy provide a challenge without frustration? What is the force required to activate? What are the number and complexity of steps required to activate?
3. Where toy will be used
Will the toy be easy to store? Is there space in the home? Can the toy be used in a variety of positions such as side-lying or on wheelchair tray?
4. Opportunities for success
Can play be open-ended with no definite right or wrong way? Is it adaptable to the child’s individual style, ability and pace?
5. Current popularity
Is it a toy that will help the child with disabilities feel like “any other kid”? Does it tie-in with other activities like books and art sets that promo
The word pica came from the Latin word magpie. Magpie is the name of the bird which is known for its large and indiscriminate appetite.
Pica is the eating disorder and this problem will be mostly seen in the people who have developmental disabilities such as autism and mental retardation.
This disorder is mostly [...]
By Mimi Rothschild
In case your not familiar with the different learning disabilities that educators have identified and defined, below is a comprehensive list of definitions related to learning disabilities that Dr. Jean Lokerson has put together. I highly recommend that you homeschooling parents become familiar with the terms in this list so you can better recognize if your [...]
By Mimi Rothschild
Check out the book list below, it’s specifically geared towards students with disabilities. I only included part of the list, you can click the links to find more great books! Let me know what you think and what you discovered. I’d love to hear some of your recommendations!
This list has been sorted by the books’ [...]
Well, it seems so. At least, Apple has forgotten that there people with ear disabilities out there. When iPhone is held up to a cochlear implant and or a hearing aid it gives out a loud buzzing interference.Due to this problem, a group representing people with a hearing loss filed complaints with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission last month. The group is accusing Apple Inc. of not making its iPhone compatible with hearing aids.This complaint may turn pretty expensive for Apple. Results may vary from paying refunds to customers with disabilities to redesigning the device altogether. However, according to documents posted on the FCC's Web site, Apple may not be required to make changes to the iPhone. "Handset manufacturers that offer two or fewer digital wireless handsets in the U.S. need not comply with the hearing aid compatibility compliance obligations," the FCC states.Photo source: BusinessWeek.comThis post has originally been posted on iPhone.Blogvasion.com
Well, it seems so. At least, Apple has forgotten that there people with ear disabilities out there. When iPhone is held up to a cochlear implant and or a hearing aid it gives out a loud buzzing interference.Due to this problem, a group representing people with a hearing loss filed complaints with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission last month. The group is accusing Apple Inc. of not making its iPhone compatible with hearing aids.This complaint may turn pretty expensive for Apple. Results may vary from paying refunds to customers with disabilities to redesigning the device altogether. However, according to documents posted on the FCC's Web site, Apple may not be required to make changes to the iPhone. "Handset manufacturers that offer two or fewer digital wireless handsets in the U.S. need not comply with the hearing aid compatibility compliance obligations," the FCC states.Photo source: BusinessWeek.comThis article has been featured on BLOGVASION.COM
Adopting Children with Developmental Disabilities Factsheet for Families
Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway
Year Published: 1999
The estimates of children who are awaiting adoption (legally free) indicate that anywhere between 30 - 50% have a developmental disability. However, these children are not a homogeneous group. Their physical, cognitive and social characteristics may differ considerably. Each child's diagnosis [...]
Adopting Children with Developmental Disabilities Factsheet for Families
Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway
Year Published: 1999
The estimates of children who are awaiting adoption (legally free) indicate that anywhere between 30 - 50% have a developmental disability. However, these children are not a homogeneous group. Their physical, cognitive and social characteristics may differ considerably. Each child's diagnosis [...]
MamaP posted something about these 14 year old girls who were making fun of people with Tourette's Syndrome (Aug 15th post titled Tic'd off) and it made me furious. I went to YouTube to try to find it - but to no avail. I was ready to rag on these girls - and I was hoping that somehow their parents can be told of their cruel acts. Maybe not finding the particular video was a good thing because I was planning on embedding it here to "humiliate" them. But if I do that, then I would be going down to their level, and that I don't want to do. Granting that these girls did not intend to be cruel, that they were just having fun, - they need to be taught that "having fun" at the expense of someone else's humiliation is unkind.Since I did not find that particular video, I decided to make a simple post addressed to us parents to remind us to teach our kids kindness and compassion - especially to those with disabilities. If you are doing it already - great. If you have tweens and teenag
As someone who is lucky enough to not be limited on what I can eat (except for the fact that I still don’t like mushrooms), I might have passed these lists of resources for food allergy translations into Italian. But my in-laws are plagued with food allergies, from wheat to shellfish to milk, so when I saw this information I immediately thought of them. And, of course, they’re not alone. Food allergies are becoming more and more prevalent these days, and some of them are serious enough to require hospitalization. That is the last thing you want to deal with, especially on vacation. So, be sure to read up on these useful tidbits.
Education Week reports:As Congress wrestles with reauthorizing the 5½-year-old No Child Left Behind Act, some disability-rights advocates fear high standards for students with disabilities could be sacrificed as states seek more flexibility in the law.Some education groups, as well as lawmakers, have called for more choice in how states can administer the law’s accountability provisions, including greater power for school-based teams to decide what type of assessment a student receiving special education services should take.That’s a step away from grade-level achievement as a goal for all students, said James H. Wendorf, the executive director of the National Center for Learning Disabilities, a New York City-based group that works to provide opportunities for children and adults with learning disabilities. The law needs tweaks, not wholesale changes to its ambitious achievement goals, he believes.Mr. Wendorf’s group advocates on behalf of the largest group of children served un
Ask:Why autism get more attention than any other mental disabilities?
Answer:
I’m not so sure if Autism is getting so much more attention than other mental disabilities, but it is certainly getting more attention than it ever got before.In the 6 years since my niece was diagnosed autistic, peoples reactions when I would tell them about her [...]
Caring For Dogs With Disabilities A dog's disability may occur from an illness, injury orphysical handicap. The degree of disability may be slightor may be incapacitating. Whatever reason for your dogssuffering will have a great effect on you as your pet'sguardian.If you adopt a pure breed dog from a reputable breeder, youwill most likely have some type of health guarantee. Ifyou adopt from an animal shelter, find a stray or take oneof your neighbor's puppies you won't get a health guaranteeor probably any information regarding the health of yournew family member. Either way, there are no guaranteesthat your puppy will grow up without medical problems. Even with the purebred, it would be unlikely that you giveyour furry family member back to the breeder if he camedown with a disease or disability after he's lived with youfor a year or two. Most likely you would seek the best vetcare you could afford and keep your puppy with you. Anyonewho has raised a puppy or had
"Cognition†refers to "understanding†- the ability to comprehend what you see and hear, and to infer information from social cues and body language. People with these impairments may have trouble learning new things, making generalizations from one situation to another, and expressing themselves through spoken or written language. (Disability Law Resource Project)
Asperger's Syndrome - A neurobiological disorder similar to autism and characterized by serious deficits in social and communication skills. People with Asperger's Syndrome often have obsessive, repetitive routines and preoccupations with a particular subject matter.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - A neurobiological condition characterized by evelopmentally inappropriate levels of attention, concentration, activity, distractibility, and impulsivity.
Specific Learning Disability - "a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using spoken
By Mimi Rothschild
Joel Turtel, author of “Public Schools, Public Menace” cites a harrowing tale of the public school’s incompetence. He was a volunteer reading instructor some time ago and was asked to help a young boy read. He was dismayed to find that the child was never taught to sound out words using phonics, but simply memorized words that were simple enough to sight read. As a result, the boy insisted on reading only certain books that he had been able to memorize.
When Turtel expressed to the boy’s parents that the reason why their child has not excelled in reading is not due to a learning disability or disinterest in reading, but because he had never actually learned how to read. When the school’s administrators found out about his suggestion, they were furious and demanded that he leave the premises.
This heartbreaking story is indicative of a greater problem that is endemic to the public school way. Reading is perhaps the most tangible of s
Embryo screening has been going on for some time now and has continued to be a controversial topic. But now there is a procedure to where parents can choose to have their child be born with the same disabilities that they have (such has being a dwarf, deaf, etc.). These parents believe that they are not disabled and that there way of life would provide the best for their children. However, is this a personal reason or is it truly best for their children?Â
But the real issue is to whether or not embryo screening, especially in this situation, is unethical or not? Also, where do you draw the line if parents are allowed to make these decisions that will drastically effect the outcome of that baby’s life? In my opinion this seems a little too extreme and hopefully someone will step in and stop, because this procedure is already being performed by several medical facilities! more info >>
I am starting a new blog on Learning Disability and I invite you to check it out. Most importantly, I requests that if you know of a parent who needs support as they raise a child with learning diffences, please refer them to THIS BLOG. Thanks!THE LEARNING NEST OF MAUISo, with the start of this new blog, this post will be my last entry here about Learning Disabilities. To make this a memorable post, i also would like to share OUR STORY that started this PASSION. This article was featured on MAUI NEWS.I am very excited about the possibilities of helping kids and parents through this blog! Thank you in advance for spreading the news.And if you have products that you want me to review (products that can help a child with LD), please let me know. Leave a comment here or THERE. Mahalo! (that's thank you in Hawaiian:)
Many struggling math students have been diagnosed with a specific learning disability. Some of them share this diagnosis with their math tutors and math teachers in a matter-of-fact way and others believe that tried and true methods will better “reach” them in their disabled state.
Although there are various schools of thought on this issue, [...]
AT&T today announced a new Text Accessibility Plan (TAP) for iPhone, designed to give iPhone customers with disabilities the choice of unlimited text messaging, Web browsing for $40 a month.
“Our Text Accessibility Plan allows customers who are deaf or have hearing or speech disabilities to literally tap out their communications on ...
