[Kids Together email newsletter] JUNE 2010
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- Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 11:26:43 -0400
Kids Together Email Newsletter
"promoting inclusive communities where all people belong"
JUNE 2010
This list consists of over 3000 people (and growing!)
Suggestions for newsletter items are welcome!
"Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common.
Celebrate it every day."
~ unknown ~
Yeah... There's an App for that!
Individualized Education Program (IEP) Checklist iPhone App
The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC)
http://www.peatc.org/peatc.cgim?template=IEPChecklistiPhone
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) Checklist iPhone
application. The IEP is an individualized program designed to support the
educational needs of school aged students with disabilities. This new IEP app
helps parents of students with special needs become better-informed advocates
by making IEP information easier to access.
The IEP app is offered free of charge. The app can be
downloaded from the PEATC website www.peatc.org or by entering "IEP Checklist"
into the iTunes store search bar. The app is free, and is compatible with the
iPhone and iPod Touch.
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Program Development Associates
Disability and Diversity Resources
http://www.hmrcapitalllc.com/index.php
Program Development Associates distributes multimedia
training and educational resources on an up-to-date list of disability topics.
They supply disability professionals in social service agencies, k-12 special
education teachers in public and private schools, Human Resource trainers in
business, and instructors in college classrooms with well researched program
content that has been developed and tested by disability experts.
Their disability resource collection includes videos, CD's,
DVDs, printed workbooks and reference guides, gaming software and interactive
board games on topics ranging from disability awareness, inclusion,
professional development, advocacy and assistive technology, to physical,
developmental, learning disabilities and vocational rehab.
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Rosa's Law (S. 2781)
Changes references to mental retardation in Federal law
http://thomas.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:S.2781
A U.S. Senate committee approved a measure called Rosa's
Law, the terms "mental retardation" and "mentally retarded" would be replaced
with "intellectual disability" and "individual with an intellectual disability"
in federal education, health and labor law. The legislation has 43 cosponsors
from both parties, including 17 members of the HELP Committee. In the next step
of the legislative process, the bill will be considered by the full Senate.
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Over 18,000 in Pennsylvania already waiting for services!
PA Waiting list will grow with proposed budget cuts!
Make a call, make a visit, write a letter, sign the
petition.... make a difference!
http://www.kidstogether.org/pabudget.htm
Don't assume students with disabilities will continue to
have supports for successful participation when they leave schools after years
of preparing for adult life through early intervention and special education.
This year the proposed budget will only fund 100 slots of the possible 800
students exiting school to adult life. And then what.... they sit.... they
wait. Loss of skills, opportunities, and an increase in the likelihood of
abuse, neglect and exploitation.
View this week's "The Parent Side" (tm) cartoon "Blame Tom,
Dick and Harriet!" on the waiting list topic at
http://www.kidstogether.org/images/Theparentside/waitinglisthires.jpg . If you
have tried to make a difference, this cartoon will hit home with the
frustrations and obstacles we face! Share it with your legislators.
Almost 900 have signed the petition to oppose the budget
cuts and waiting list! Make sure to encourage everyone you know to sign, that
budget could be finalized the end of June, putting many people's lives in
jeopardy. The time to act is now! Sign the petition and share with others!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/EndPAWaitingList
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Nationwide Huge Medicaid Cuts are Still at Stake
The ARC of United States Action Alert
http://capwiz.com/thearc/callalert/index.tt?alertid=15106926
The clock is ticking on extending the increase in the
federal government's share of Medicaid (known as the federal medical assistance
percentage (FMAP)). During the week of June 7, the Senate is likely to debate
a tax extender bill that must include FMAP when it goes to the floor for a
vote. This may be the last opportunity this year to vote to extend FMAP.
Advocates must make their voices heard.
Without swift enactment of a six-month FMAP extension,
states will be forced to make very deep cuts in programs, including home and
community based services, supported employment, dental care and even basic
health care.
See also: Better Choices for Pennsylvania
http://betterchoicesforpa.com/default.aspx
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Honoring Leaders in Advancing Inclusion and Human Rights
TASH
http://www.tash.org/awards.html
TASH wants to pay tribute to those in the disability rights
community who set a high standard for inclusion and human rights. Each year,
TASH honors the significant sacrifices and contributions made by its members
and others during an awards ceremony held in conjunction with the TASH
Conference. TASH is asking YOU to acknowledge the work of others by submitting
a nomination for the 2010 TASH Awards! View more details and download
nomination forms online!
Nominations are being accepted until October 1, 2010, and
recipients will be honored during the 35th Annual TASH Conference in Denver,
Colo., December 8-10, 2010. Submit your nomination for:
a.. Breakthroughs in Inclusive Education
b.. Alice H. Hayden Emerging Researcher
c.. Positive Images in the Media
d.. Larry J. Brumond Support Relationship Award
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NY City Pushes Shift for Special Education
Principals at 1,500 schools in NY City must enroll all
students but those with most significant disabilities by fall 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/29/education/29schools.html?emc=eta1
This fall, more than 250 schools will be asked to accept
more students with disabilities rather than send them to schools that have
specific programs for special education, as has been the case for decades. By
September 2011, principals at each of the system's 1,500 schools will be
expected to enroll all but the most severely disabled students; those students
will continue to be served by schools tailored exclusively to them.
The shift echoes one of the central philosophies of the
administration, giving principals more responsibility and control over their
schools. It is also an effort to bring New York more in line with the
nationwide trend of allowing special education students to benefit from regular
classroom settings >>>read the entire article
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The 2010 Institute on Disability Satisfaction Survey
Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New
Hampshire
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QP76FG2
As the Institute on Disability (IOD) continues to work
diligently toward ensuring individuals with disabilities and their families
experience independence, productivity, and a satisfying quality of life, they
are asking that you offer some thoughts on your experience with the IOD. Please
take a few minutes to complete the brief survey. The information you provide
will contribute significantly to improving and expanding the range of programs
and services offered.
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The Parent Side (tm)
T-shirts, cards, magnets mugs, stickers & more!
It's a campaign for inclusion and against exclusion!
http://www.theparentside.com
Products that promote inclusion and acceptance of
diversity. Gifts for parents, teachers, self-advocates and others! Mugs, tote
bags, buttons, posters, bumper stickers, cards, t shirts, sweatshirts and lots
more!
Become a fan on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/The-Parent-Side/46673878497
Now you can use Paypal!
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