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Program Development Associates WEBLETTER
News and Information for Disability Professionals
Volume 15 – 61st Edition
September 28, 2010
It’s hard to believe how quickly we’re slipping into autumn. For many professionals in the field of disabilities this time of year is a transition time. New projects and activities mingle in with the autumn leaves, cooler weather and thoughts of fireside conversations or curling up with a good book. This ‘fall beginning’ might make you wonder if you want to charge out and change the world or maybe just relax and enjoy it. If you are up for the change we have some great articles, resources and links in this issue to make sure you are in the know! We’ve included articles on media achievements, inclusion, some tips for people with learning disabilities and stories related to autism. We have also selected resources for both teachers and service providers that are related to current events and PDA Highlights will let you know how we spent our summer. We hope you have a successful and enjoyable fall season in work and play! |
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| IN THIS ISSUE | |
| PDA HIGHLIGHTS QUOTE OF THE MONTH AUTISM - Temple Grandin; A ‘Palpable Presence” As Movie Wins Five Emmy's EDUCATION - Wealthiest Families Seek Special Ed Reimbursement for Private Tuition LEARNING DISABILITIES - Students with Learning Disabilities Must Advocate For Themselves, Say Experts INCLUSION - A School District That Takes the Isolation Out Of Autism |
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| PDA HIGHLIGHTS | |
DisabilityTraining.com adds more content: If you have not visited our blog recently http://www.disabilitytraining.com/wpblog/ you’re missing out on loads of Diversity and Disability content. Our blog features easy access to news, announcements, featured products, archived newsletters and our newest resources. If you want to keep up on recent posts you can subscribe (top right of page) to an RSS feed for timely updates. PDA Now on Facebook and Twitter! We are pleased to announce that Program Development Associates is on Facebook and Twitter. Our Facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/disability.training |
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Program Development Associates offers several ways for teachers and professionals to stretch your budget dollars. At our home page, http://www.DisabilityTraining.com scroll to Specials or Clearance. If you’re looking for a specific disability topic try our Specials. There you will find over 80 discounted package and combination deals. The Clearance section contains dozens of discounted disability resources with reduced prices. So whether you’re a teacher, a disability professional, selecting materials for a resource library or just looking for some great titles at deep discounts, we’re sure we can help you. If you’re considering buying more than one copy of the same item your school or organization may qualify for a multiple quantity discount. Just call us at 800-876-1710 and our Customer Service staff will be happy to tell you more about these discounts. |
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| NEW RESOURCES! | |
Acting Out: Workplace Social Skills Autism Vision: Creating Classroom Connections for Children with Autism Dad's In Heaven With Nixon Discovering Your Personal Power How People Are Paid: From Work to Wages Managing the Learning Environment More Time to Teach: Managing Conflicts with Students On Your Own: Building the Right Wardrobe OpeningLines: Exploring Harassment PLAY Project Workshop One: Be Your Child's Best Play Partner Succeeding Without College: Skilled Technical Careers For a complete listing of our most recent additions: The Search: |
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| QUOTES OF THE MONTH | |
"I hope this movie is going to educate a lot of people about autism because there's a lot of people who don't understand it." |
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| AUTISM | |
A "Palpable Presence" As Movie Wins Five Emmy's LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA -- [Excerpt] HBO's critically acclaimed "Temple Grandin" told the remarkable real-life story of the best selling author and groundbreaking agricultural scientist who struggled early in life to learn to cope with autism before the disease was widely known. On Sunday, the biopic, which had to overcome what was widely perceived in the industry as challenging subject matter to make its way to the screen, claimed five Emmy prizes, including outstanding made for TV movie. Attired in red and black rodeo gear, Grandin herself became a palpable presence at the ceremony, at one point, rising and excitedly swinging her hand lasso style from the audience. And while standing on stage after the movie had won its top award, she warmly embraced a sobbing executive producer Emily Gerson Saines, who said she found inspiration in Grandin's life story as her own child had been diagnosed with autism. Entire article: For 'Temple Grandin,' a night to shine Related: This article is reproduced here under special arrangement with Inclusion Daily Express Disability Rights E-mail News Service. http://www.InclusionDaily.com ©Copyright 2010 Inclusion Daily Express. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, redistributed in any form or displayed on any web site without prior approval from Inclusion Daily Express. News@InclusionDaily.com. |
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| RELATED RESOURCES FROM PDA | |
Featuring Temple Grandin: At the Gates of Autism Autism & Asperger's Syndrome: Addressing Sensory Issues, Brain Function, Social Skills, Job Skills, Medications and More Other Noteworthy Autism Resources: A Place in the World Autism is a World |
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| EDUCATION | |
Wealthiest Families Seek Special Ed Reimbursement For Private Tuition NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- [Excerpt] Families in the most affluent New York City school districts, including the Upper East and Upper West sides, file more claims than other parts of the city seeking reimbursement of their children's private-school tuition, according to Department of Education data. The department last year spent $116 million in tuition and legal expenses to cover special-education students whose parents sued the DOE alleging that their public-school options were not appropriate. The number is more than double three years ago, and the costs are expected to continue to rise. Parents have been helped by a series of U.S. Supreme Court decisions that strengthened their legal position to sue school districts. The most recent case was last summer. "No one begrudges parents the right to send their children to private school," said Michael Best, general counsel at the DOE. "But this system was not intended as a way for private school parents to get the taxpayers to fund their children's tuition." Parents, for example, are supposed to give the DOE an opportunity to provide the schooling before they go on to a private school and seek reimbursement. But in New York City, about half the claims are ones in which "the kid never went to public school," said Mr. Best. Entire article: Wealthy Seek Special-Ed Cash This article is reproduced here under special arrangement with Inclusion Daily Express Disability Rights E-mail News Service. http://www.InclusionDaily.com ©Copyright 2010 Inclusion Daily Express. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, redistributed in any form or displayed on any web site without prior approval from Inclusion Daily Express. News@InclusionDaily.com. |
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| RELATED RESOURCES FROM PDA | |
Don’t be caught unprepared when responding to your next special education legal issue with: Complying with the 2006 IDEA Part B Regulations IEPs: How the Law Transforms the Process of Developing Accessible IEP’s for All |
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Students With Learning Disabilities Must Advocate For Themselves, Say Experts BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS -- [Excerpt] When Dean College junior Peter Diabakerly began his school search a few years ago, he knew he had to be his own advocate. Though he has a learning disability, he wasn't going to let that stop him from finding success in college. Now, the business major is urging students who may be in a similar boat to become their own self-advocates to achieve success. "Your professor will never know you have a learning disability unless you tell them," Diabakerly said. "At the beginning of each semester, you have to have a sheet filled out with your accommodations requests and hand it to the professor." As many students gear up to begin college this fall, others are just beginning their college search process. Dr. Paula Rooney, president of Dean College, has tips for high school students on Individual Education Plans or with learning disabilities, on what they need to know to help them find the best college to meet their needs. "The sooner a student can communicate with us (college or university) about what their needs are going to be, the better we are able to say whether we are the right place for them," Rooney said. Entire article: Students with learning disabilities must advocate for themselves, say experts This article is reproduced here under special arrangement with Inclusion Daily Express Disability Rights E-mail News Service. http://www.InclusionDaily.com ©Copyright 2010 Inclusion Daily Express. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, redistributed in any form or displayed on any web site without prior approval from Inclusion Daily Express. News@InclusionDaily.com. |
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| RELATED RESOURCES FROM PDA | |
ADHD & LD: Powerful Teaching Strategies & Accommodations College Success For Students With Learning Challenges Differentiated Grading: Why Fair Isn't Always Equal |
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| INCLUSION | |
A School District That Takes The Isolation Out Of Autism MADISON, WISCONSIN -- [Excerpt] Garner Moss has autism and when he was finishing fifth grade, his classmates made a video about him, so the new students he would meet in the bigger middle school would know what to expect. His friend Sef Vankan summed up Garner this way: "He puts a little twist in our lives we don't usually have without him." People with autism are often socially isolated, but the Madison public schools are nationally known for including children with disabilities in regular classes. Now, as a high school junior, Garner, 17, has added his little twist to many lives. He likes to memorize plane, train and bus routes, and in middle school during a citywide scavenger hunt, he was so good that classmates nicknamed him "GPS-man." He is not one of the fastest on the high school cross-country team, but he runs like no other. "Garner enjoys running with other kids, as opposed to past them," said Casey Hopp, his coach. Entire article: A School District That Takes the Isolation Out of Autism This article is reproduced here under special arrangement with Inclusion Daily Express Disability Rights E-mail News Service. http://www.InclusionDaily.com ©Copyright 2010 Inclusion Daily Express. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, redistributed in any form or displayed on any web site without prior approval from Inclusion Daily Express. News@InclusionDaily.com. |
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| RELATED RESOURCES FROM PDA | |
It’s one thing to read the law, but how do you ensure you comply with it and provide the best learning experience for your students? IDEA: From Paper to Practice Complexities of Collaboration Educating Peter Elementary Ed |
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