Guest guest Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Lots of interesting articles and information... I cannot figure out how to give you all the links to these articles on IPADDU, so, if you see something you want to read, email me offline egskb@... and I will forward all of this again and the links will show up... Ellen If you can't see this email, click here to view it on the Web Disability Scoop Email News: November 25, 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- This Week's Top Stories: To check out these headlines and more, visit Disability Scoop everyday for the latest in developmental disability news. Like what you see here? Feel free to forward this email to your friends and colleagues. And, if you haven't already, click here to register with Disability Scoop, it's free! Flying With Disabilities Gets Easier November 24, 2008 If your holiday plans involve boarding an airplane, the process just got a little easier. A special security line for people with disabilities is now available at all of the nation's airports. Students Shortchanged: IEP's Say One Thing, Schools Do Another November 20, 2008 Despite the protections of IDEA, what happens in the classroom can often be far different from the plan prescribed in a student's IEP. More News: Special Needs Brownie Troop Not So Accepting November 24, 2008 A Wisconsin couple was delighted to find a Brownie troop for girls with special needs. That is, until their daughter, who has autism, was asked not to return after attending just one session. Now they say their daughter is the victim of discrimination. A Home Of Their Own November 24, 2008 For three adult men with disabilities independence was a must. So their families came together, got creative and found a way to secure the men their own home complete with 24-hour care. When The Bus Ride Dominates The School Day November 24, 2008 For one New York City kindergartner who has autism just getting to school is proving to be a huge challenge. That's because he's stuck on a school bus for two hours each morning and often gets to school late. Illinois To Mandate Health Coverage For Autism November 24, 2008 Legislation passed in Illinois will make it the sixth state to require that health insurers cover autism treatments. Teacher Suspended After Class Votes Out Student With Autism November 20, 2008 A teacher who allowed her kindergarten class to vote on whether or not a boy with autism could remain in the class was suspended. Kids Become Adults, But Caregiving Doesn't End November 20, 2008 For all the talk about children with disabilities, the true challenge begins for many parents and caregivers when those children grow up. Potty Training Troubles? Experts Have You Covered November 20, 2008 Potty training children with developmental disabilities can be a challenge. The key, experts say, is offering rewards. Special Needs Registries Proposed November 20, 2008 Counties in New York and Alabama as well as the state of New Jersey are proposing special needs registries but the purposes vary. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Some Reminders... Disability Scoop is now on Facebook! It's a new way for you to access all the news from Disability Scoop and to communicate with the Disability Scoop community. Click here to check it out and be sure to become a fan. Autism Society of America Features Disability Scoop Recently, the Autism Society of America profiled Disability Scoop on their Web site. Click here to check it out. United Cerebral Palsy, The National Fragile X Foundation and The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership are also linking to Disability Scoop. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- About Disability Scoop Disability Scoop is the premier source for developmental disability news. Created by two professional journalists, Diament and Shaun Heasley, Disability Scoop gathers articles from across the Web and publishes original content on education, health, law, life and money issues affecting those with disabilities and the people who care for them. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Disability Scoop. . Disability Scoop, 611 N. Third St., Memphis, TN 38107 This is an email advertisement from Disability Scoop. You are receiving this email because you are a subscriber, friend or colleague or you are someone we thought might be interested in developmental disability news. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Change email address / Leave mailing list Hosting by YourMailingListProvider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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