The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC) … [Read more...] about Public Comment Being Sought for the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Strategic Plan
Making Hard Time Harder: Programmatic Accommodations for Inmates with Disabilities Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tom Masseau or Debra Poulin – 501-296-1775 See www.AVIDprisonproject.org June 22, … [Read more...] about Making Hard Time Harder: Programmatic Accommodations for Inmates with Disabilities Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Skipping No Crime: Truants Need Not Be Locked Up
Guest Editorial published in the June 18, 2016 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., alone stands in the way of an opportunity … [Read more...] about Skipping No Crime: Truants Need Not Be Locked Up
U.S. Department of Education Reminds Schools Not to Delay Special Education Evaluations
A memo from Ruth E. Ryder, Acting Director Office of Special Education Programs, to State Directors of Special Education, Preschool/619 State … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Education Reminds Schools Not to Delay Special Education Evaluations
What is Assistive Technology?
What is assistive technology? Could you possibly benefit from it? What are assistive technology services? The technical definition, from the … [Read more...] about What is Assistive Technology?
“My Technology Handbook” is a Great Tool for Those New to Computers, Smart Phones and Social Media
So, you just got a new smart phone; now what? What is vlogging? How do you download apps? How do you stay safe on the Internet? How do you Skype? … [Read more...] about “My Technology Handbook” is a Great Tool for Those New to Computers, Smart Phones and Social Media
Self-Advocates: Do You Know About SABE?
SABE. It stands for Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered, and it is a nation-wide advocacy organization. Founded in 1990 (the same year the Americans … [Read more...] about Self-Advocates: Do You Know About SABE?
DRA advocates for increased oversight at the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center
Two sisters of a resident at Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center (SEAHDC) have come forward to share their concerns about safety issues and … [Read more...] about DRA advocates for increased oversight at the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center
Are You Registered to Vote? Deadline to Register for the General Election is October 10, 2016
October 10, 2016. Sounds far away, doesn't it? We've just celebrated Memorial Day; the neighborhood pools have recently opened, schools have let out … [Read more...] about Are You Registered to Vote? Deadline to Register for the General Election is October 10, 2016