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New study: characters with disabilities in Hollywood

September 12, 2016

Movies cover a lot of topics, from romance and comedy to science-fiction and fear. We learn a lot from movies and their characters. But what happens when the movies we watch don’t represent the people we meet? A team of researchers recently took a look…

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If you own your flaws, you own your life

Paralympian helps children with disabilities gain pride through self-acceptance

September 12, 2016

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After an ATV accident caused athlete Megan Absten to lose her left arm at age 14, Megan struggled to feel like herself again. An avid wrestler, Megan had now lost the ability to compete like she used to. It wasn’t until she accepted her new change…

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Keeping Track of Conversations: IEP Binder Log

September 12, 2016

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As a parent of a child with special needs, you probably talk with the school on a regular basis. Sometimes it can be hard to remember who called who, what you were asking for when you left a message, or when you asked for the…

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Program helps children with disabilities feel more comfortable with flying

September 12, 2016

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For many of us, flying on a plane can be a scary thing. For children with disabilities, it can be a difficult and unpredictable experience. To help make children with disabilities feel better about flying, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is launching a new program called “Wings…

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Back to school tips for parents of students with special needs

6 Back-to-School Tips from Parents of Students with Special Needs

September 7, 2016

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Now that school is here, many parents of students with special needs are busy getting organized for their back-to-school meetings. One of those meetings could be an IEP meeting. IEP stands for Individualized Education Program, and an IEP plan helps map out goals for students…

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Accessible transportation benefits everyone - not just people with disabilities

A closer look at transportation obstacles for people with disabilities

August 30, 2016

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Researchers at the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) at San Jose State University in California recently wrote an article titled “Improving Pathways to Transit for Persons with Disabilities”. They took a look at how people with disabilities travel in five different states: Florida, New Jersey, Tennessee,…

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Back to School Tips from Disability.gov

August 23, 2016

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Disability.gov recently shared “10 Things to Know before Going Back to School” in their August 2016 newsletter. They offer advice for students with disabilities of all ages. Topics include how to eat healthy at lunchtime, how to fight bullying, and where parents can turn to for homework help.…

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MassHealth Children’s Autism Medicaid Waiver: Open Enrollment is Coming!

August 16, 2016

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The open enrollment period for the Children’s Autism Medicaid Waiver is taking place from October 17-31, 2016. A waiver is a type of support that helps people get services in their home or community. What is the Children’s Autism Medicaid Waiver? This waiver covers extra services…

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Rethink Discipline: Behavioral Supports for Students with Disabilities

August 9, 2016

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With another school year right around the corner, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) recently put out advice to help schools make sure they’re giving students with disabilities the behavioral supports they need. The guidelines remind everyone that under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act…

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Civil Rights for Students with ADHD

August 2, 2016

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Last week the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) put out rules for schools to follow to make sure that students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) get an equal education. This guidance is in response to the thousands of complaints OCR received over the…

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