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Link: ScienceDaily: Extreme Personality Poses Risk Of ADHD, Conduct Disorder.
Children with personalities marked by aggressiveness, mood swings, a sense of alienation and a need for excitement may be at greater risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or conduct disorder, according to a new Florida State University study. | Permalink
http://www.tbiguide.com/
by Dr. Glen
Johnson, Clinical Neuropsychologist
Nearly all of the survivors of a
traumatic head injury and their families with whom Dr. Johnson has worked have
had one complaint: There is nothing written that explains head injury in clear,
easy to understand language. Most say the available material is too medical or
too difficult to read. The goal of this online book is to better prepare the
head injured person and family for the long road ahead. | Permalink
Parents write: What advice do you have about shyness?
Our daughter struggles with this problem and we are unsure what to do about it.
Children's ability to comfortably relate to a wide
variety of people is one of the most important ingredients to happiness and
success. Those hindered by shyness face various hardships. Lost opportunities,
social exclusion, damaged self-esteem, and loneliness rob children of life's fun
and fulfillment. Concerned parents are often confused by and poorly equipped to
help their child overcome these difficulties.
If this is sounds
familiar, consider these coaching tips to help your child over the stumbling
block of shyness:
Continue reading "Helping Children Overcome Shyness"
» | Permalink
The U.S. Department of Education recently developed an online
toolkit with materials regarding assessing students with disabilities. The
materials include the final regulation and non-regulatory guidance on alternate
achievement standards, an FAQ on the intersection of IDEA and NCLB, and related
research on assessments. The assessment toolkit is located at: http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/speced/toolkit/index.html. | Permalink
The Advocacy Institute proudly announces the grand opening of
Advocate Academy, a new Webinar service designed to meet the training needs of
special education advocates nationwide. http://www.advocacyinstitute.org/academy/ | Permalink
For more information contact Blair Williams at 406.457.5511.
Continue reading "Montana Medicare Rx Bus Tour Schedule"
» | Permalink
Order your copies today at www.afb.org/store Or call
1-800-232-3044. | Permalink
Link: Cephalon ADHD drug effective but not safe: panel - Yahoo! News.
GAITHERSBURG, Maryland (Reuters) - Cephalon Inc.'s Provigil drug is not safe enough to win approval for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and teenagers, even though data showed it worked, a U.S. advisory panel said on Thursday. | Permalink
Link: Gov't Advisers Reject Strong ADHD Warnings - Yahoo! News.
WASHINGTON - Federal health advisers said Wednesday that Ritalin and other drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder should not carry strong "black-box" warnings about potential cardiovascular and psychiatric risks. | Permalink
Link: eSchool News online - Senate defies Bush on ed budget.
March 23, 2006—Less than two months after President Bush asked Congress to cut more than $3 billion from education in his 2007 budget proposal, U.S. senators have responded by passing a proposal of their own that would restore $1.5 billion to school funding, significantly reducing cuts to some education programs and leaving the door open for initiatives previously slated for elimination to be saved yet again. | Permalink
Link: Great Falls Tribune - Inmates at Shelby prison will train puppies to become service dogs .
Crossroads Correctional Center inmates are training puppies to become service dogs that help disabled people do daily tasks and live more independently. | Permalink
Link: BillingsGazette.com :: Sole psychiatrist east of Billings to stop service.
The only Montana psychiatrist in practice east of Billings will close her office this summer, forcing hundreds of people to find a new source of mental health care in a region with few such resources. | Permalink
Link: The role of evolutionary genomics in the development of autism.
Scientists at the London School of Economics, UK and Simon Fraser University, Canada have described the first hypothesis grounded in evolutionary genomics explaining the development of autism.
Continue reading "The role of evolutionary genomics in the
development of autism" » | Permalink
The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute announces the TD Bank Financial Group Scholarship in Rehabilitation-Related Research for Graduate Students with Disabilities
Continue reading "Scholarship in Rehabilitation-Related
Research for Graduate Students with Disabilities " » | Permalink
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), has just
approved our State Performance Plan (SPP) for Part C Services and so the next
step is to share with families and members of our communities the final
document. The link where a person could find the document on line is at http://www.dphhs.mt/gov/fssac, or they
can obtain a hard copy from Developmental Disabilities Program, 111 Sander
Street, Helena, MT 59602. | Permalink
Link: Medical ID Bracelets Medical Jewelry Medical Bracelet.
Now you can communicate essential medical information beautifully with N-Style ID™ Medical ID Bracelets and medical jewelry. Essential information and life saving facts are engraved in conventional identification format and the medical bracelets and medical jewelry are fun and fashionable. No longer will you have to settle for dull medical ID tags. | Permalink
Link: NEA: Guide for Educators - Puzzle of Autism.
"The Puzzle of Autism" is a succinct informational guide for all education personnel who work with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The guide explains common autistic characteristics and suggests effective classroom strategies for improving the communication, sensory, social, and behavioral skills of children who have autism. | Permalink
The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for children aged 5 to 17, parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement that uses age-appropriate, 3-D activities to teach children how to stay safer on the Internet. | Permalink
Link: Legally Blind Musher Finishes Iditarod - Yahoo! News.
"It was the worst run I've ever done," said the legally blind musher, who finished the 1,100-mile race early Saturday in Nome. | Permalink
Link: IDEA 2004 Resources. Serving Children With Disabilities Placed by Their Parents at Private Schools
Questions and Answers On Serving Children With Disabilities Placed by Their Parents at Private Schools A series of questions and answers addressing the obligation, under IDEA 2004, of states and local education agencies to children with disabilities enrolled by their parents in private elementary schools and secondary schools. (March 2006)
MindZone - A mental health site for teens. | Permalink
Adolescence is a time of increased risk of seizure onset or
changes in seizure patterns. Dealing with epilepsy is a challenge -- for teens
with the condition and their friends. The Epilepsy Foundation web site has
developed information specifically to help teens with these challenges. Youth
can also communicate with other teens via the web site's teen chat group. For
more information, go to http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/answerplace/Life/adolescents/ | Permalink
Superintendent Linda McCulloch announced that the Office of
Public Instruction received notice from the U.S. Department of Education that
Montana's State Performance Plan under the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA) has been approved. A copy of the approval letter is
available on the OPI Web site at: http://www.opi.mt.gov/PDF/SpecED/OSEP_SPP_response.pdf
Questions regarding the State Performance
Plan or its approval letter should be directed to Marilyn Pearson at (406)
444-4428. | Permalink
Link: SNOW Kids: Summer Computer Camp.
Each summer, the Adaptive Technology Resource Centre (ATRC), at the University of Toronto offers a multimedia camp for teens with disabilities. The goal of the camp is to teach teens with disabilities how to fully utilize adaptive technology, while gaining valuable technical skills that enable participants to create their very own personal multimedia web pages. As participants develop these skills, emphasis is placed on the importance of accessible web design. | Permalink
Link: 2006 Summer Special Needs Camps - CampResource.com.
72 Special Needs Camps Listed. | Permalink
Link: ADDResource.com: Schools and Camps.
There are 240 sites in the Schools and Camps category. | Permalink
Link: Lions Camp Tatiyee. - Arizona
The Mission of Lions Camp Tatiyee is to provide a camping experience for challenged individuals, among their peers, that encourages independence and self-confidence.| Permalink
Link: Gallaudet University Athletics.
The Gallaudet Sports Camps, designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing boys and girls ages 10-18, are one-week sessions that will provide campers with instruction to improve their playing skills and better understand the dynamics of each sport. | Permalink
Link: Camp Nuhop - "Where Friends are Made".
Camp Nuhop—located in southern Ashland County, Ohio—is a residential summer camp for all children with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders and behavior disorders. What started out as a one-week program years ago with eight counselors serving 27 children has blossomed into a camp that serves 560 children during six weeks, with a waiting list of 50. The camp has grown to 45 staff members and five directors. | Permalink
Link: A Special Camp For Special Kids - Camp Lee Mar.
Camp Lee Mar is a private residential special needs camp for children and young adults with mild to moderate learning and developmental challenges, including but not limited to the following: mental retardation, developmental disabilities, down syndrome, autism, learning disabilities, Williams Syndrome, Asperger Syndrome, ADD, Prader Willi, and ADHD. A structured environment, individual attention and guidance are emphasized at all times. | Permalink
Bear River Ranch is the home for three very unique coed summer camps. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy camp and build great memories to last a last time. | Permalink
Link: ADHD Adventure Summer Camp - AD/HD Summer Camp - Learning Disability (LD) Summer Camp: SOAR.
SOAR believes all individuals identified with learning disabilities (LD) and attention deficit disorders (ADD, ADHD, AD/HD) possess inherent talents, abilities, and gifts, which we harness during our summer camps, fall and spring weekends, winter break program and semester courses. The SOAR model is founded on two fundamental principles. The first principle is youth with LD and ADHD flourish when they are encouraged to focus on their strengths in an experiential setting, such as summer camp and outdoor adventure activities. The second principle is that youth with LD and ADHD must develop and utilize strategies that enable them to deal with the challenges associated with LD and ADHD. | Permalink
Frontier Travel Camp, Inc. was established in 1997 as a summer camp alternative for individuals with special needs. We believe that group travel is an ideal way to experience independence, improve social skills, and increase self-esteem in a secure and exciting environment. | Permalink
Link: Camp Sky Ranch- North Carolina.
Camp Sky Ranch serves developmentally and mentally disabled individuals of all ages, from all over the world. Children and adults with Down Syndrome, Prader-Willie Syndrome, ADD/HD, and Fragile X Syndrome attend our camp each year. We cannot accept campers with severe behavior or emotional problems. Campers must possess expressive and receptive communication skills and must exhibit behavior that is appropriate for group living. They must be ambulatory, able to dress and feed themselves, and be able to take care of their toilet needs. | Permalink
From humble beginnings ten years ago, The Learning Camp is one of the first-few summer camps developed specifically for kids with learning disabilities such as ADD, ADHD, dyslexia and other challenges. We have dedicated ourselves to providing adventurous summer camp fun for boys and girls ages 7 - 14 combined with carefully designed academic programs. With only one location tucked in the Vail Valley of Colorado we are able to focus on our singular mission; helping kids with learning disabilities build self-esteem and independence. | Permalink
Link: Multiple Sclerosis: New Hope for Patients - Newsweek Healthbeat - MSNBC.com.
March 14, 2006 - One summer morning, about to enter his junior year in college, Greg Roehrich woke up with a tingling feeling in his left foot. Initially, he dismissed it as a case of “pins and needles.” But by the next morning, the sensation had spread to just below his knee. Within two weeks, the entire left side of his body and the right side of his face were numb. “I remember picking up an ice cube and watching it melt in my hand,” says Roehrich, who lives in Ringwood, N.J. “I didn’t feel a thing.” | Permalink
Link: The Kids on the Block, Inc. Puppet Programs.
The Kids on the Block has developed over 40 different programs addressing various disabilities, educational and medical differences and social concerns. Each topic is thoroughly researched and field-tested before it becomes available to schools, community service organizations, hospitals and special interest groups. A complete curriculum accompanies each topic area including scripts, answers to questions children ask, background information on the topic, character biographies, resource materials, follow-up information, and continued support from the KOB National Office. | Permalink
Download para_aces_news_flash_mar_06.pdf
A publication of the Montana Paraprofessional Consortium. | Permalink
Download feb. 06 newsletter.pdf
Welcome to the second edition of the Eleanore’s Project
Expedition Journal. | Permalink
Publication: http://www.fifionline.org/images/PDF%20Files/Disaster%20Planning%20for%20CYSHCN.pdf
Disaster Preparedness: Hurricanes, acts of terrorism, and floods
are all clear in the minds of everyone today. But, even though we all know what
CAN happen. . . are we prepared? Can we protect ourselves and our family? Would
we know what to do? | Permalink
Program archive: http://autismone.org/radio/default.cfm?radio=schedule&archive
Autism One Radio presents knowledgeable, caring hosts providing answers
to many of the most important questions. We cover a wide range of topics,
including the most effective treatments and therapies, school concerns, legal
issues, government policies, family dynamics and more. | Permalink
Link: New ADA Accessibility Guidelines Side-by-Side Comparison - Index.
This document provides a comparison between the updated ADA Accessibility Guidelines, the original ADA Standards, and the International Building Code. The comparison is ordered according to the format and sequence of the new ADA Accessibility Guidelines, which the Board published in the Federal Register on July 23, 2004 (column 1). Corresponding provisions in the U.S. Department of Justice's Standards for Accessible Design* (column 2), which are based on the original ADA Accessibility Guidelines, and the International Building Code** (column 3) are reordered for side-by-side comparison. | Permalink
Link: Attitude, Not Cost, Barrier to Disabled Workers - The NewStandard.
Recent data shows employers who make an effort to accommodate employees with disabilities can do so at little cost and great benefit, exposing deeper discrimination behind dismal employment numbers. | Permalink
Link: CNN.com - Huge gaps in state, federal test scores - Mar 3, 2006.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In Mississippi, 89 percent of fourth-graders who took a state reading test were rated proficient or better. But when the same students took a federal test, only 18 percent reached that standard. Such discrepancies are not uncommon. Students from all over the country performed worse on a tough federal test than they did on state exams in reading and math -- raising questions about whether states are setting lower standards. | Permalink
Link: Dropout rates high, but fixes under way | csmonitor.com.
CHICAGO - They're the kids who fall through the cracks, the ones who rarely get extra attention or tutoring - who, very often, disappear even from the statistics. But high school dropouts are getting increasing attention as groundbreaking studies show how alarming the problem is. Nearly a third of high school students don't graduate on time; among blacks, Hispanics, and native Americans, it's almost half. | Permalink
Link: Electronic ear device helping children overcome speech impediment: South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
The device that has helped change Jordan's life is called SpeechEasy, and it works by altering the way users hear their own voices as they speak. It is the latest technology in such devices, which have a long history. | Permalink
Link: Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) — miusa.org.
MIUSA will bring together 30 new grassroots women leaders with disabilities from around the world, to build skills, exchange experience and strategies, create new visions and strengthen international networks of support to improve the lives of women and girls with disabilities. | Permalink
Link: Monster Diversity Leadership Programs (DLP) - Students.
The DLP is a highly-selective leadership program designed to help college students develop fundamental career skills, network with top companies and discover their passion. Selected participants will spend a FREE summer weekend with 300 other student leaders in 1 of 10 major U.S. cities. | Permalink
Lekotek, a national nonprofit which is widely known as the
leading authority on toys and play for children with disabilities (they have toy
lending libraries and help parents and providers adapt toys to meet the needs of
children with disabilities) has just launched something called the AblePlay
Rating System.(TM) "This free online resource available at www.ableplay.org, features toys rated
for their accessibility regarding physical, sensory, communication and cognitive
disabilities. It also includes detailed product reviews and creative ideas
for adaptive play." | Permalink
Link: Educational Resources > Educational Resources- educational software free 30-day software trial.
Download FREE 30-Day Trials of Educational Software Titles!
Continue reading "Educational Resources- educational
software free 30-day software trial" » | Permalink
PowerPoint is the most commonly used presentation software.
Unfortunately, most PowerPoint presentations are not totally accessible to
people with disabilities. The National Center on Disability and Access to
Education (NCDAE) has created a fact sheet that is designed to help you
understand the accessibility features and challenges of PowerPoint. It addresses
how to increase the native accessibility of a PowerPoint presentation and how to
create an accessible HTML version of a PowerPoint file. For more
information visit: http://ncdae.org/tools/factsheets/powerpoint.cfm | Permalink
Derelict schoolyards are still all too common. Many aging
schools have harsh outdoor environments including weed-infested grounds, broken
playground equipment, and play areas filled with potholes. Some new schools have
abandoned the idea of playgrounds and outdoor learning sites altogether.
Recently, for instance, an elementary school was constructed in Georgia without
an outdoor play area. School leaders eliminated recess to extend "seat time" for
classroom lessons and practice tests, reports Susan Black. Many school leaders
don't appreciate the "learning potential in outdoor spaces," says landscape
architect, Julie Johnson. In a 2000 study of school landscapes, Johnson and her
colleagues say most educators associate learning with indoor spaces, such as
classrooms, gyms, music rooms, and computer labs. School grounds are rarely
thought of as learning sites, they report. But do these schoolyards contribute
to students’ learning? Some studies indicate that well-planned school grounds
raise students’ academic performance and enhance their social and physical
development. http://www.asbj.com/current/research.html | Permalink
American School Board Journal presents state-by-state figures on
student enrollment, teacher salaries, per-pupil expenditures, assessment scores,
and other gauges of the health and well-being of our nation’s schools. Other
articles explore international comparisons of student performance, preschool
education, high school graduation, student health, education law and finance,
and the No Child Left Behind Act. This report card on American education
is mixed, with high grades in some areas, low ones in others. But as these
articles make abundantly clear, there is plenty of room for reflection, reform,
and renewal. A great web page to include in your browser "favorites" section for
easy reference throughout the year. http://www.asbj.com/evs/index.html | Permalink
Link: Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) offers School Age Financial Aid Awards to students, ages 6 to 21, who are registered or currently enrolled in a parochial, independent or private school in a mainstream setting. Awards can be used to reduce educational costs such as tuition, room and board, books, equipment, auditory and speech language support services, academic tutoring, transportation and other school-related expenses. This award is not applicable for students attending public school or college. | Permalink
Link: Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Hardware – Magnify.
The Magnifier on Microsoft mouse products is like a magnifying glass that is held up to your computer screen. With a simple press and hold motion, the Magnifier enlarges the area of your screen that fits inside the lens. | Permalink
The Resource Guide lists the ten most commonly-reported secondary conditions and provides helpful state and national resources to address each problem. | Permalink
Link: billingsgazette.com : Treating moms' depression may help kids .
CHICAGO (AP) -- Treating a mother's depression can help prevent it and other disorders in her child, say researchers in a provocative study that may influence family health care. It's the first time doctors have documented what might seem like common sense, but the results have potentially big public health implications, the study authors and other experts say. | Permalink
Link: National Military Family Association - Operation Purple Summer Camp Information.
Free summer camps around the world for military children. | Permalink
Link: Blind tech exec knocks down walls for disabled | CNET News.com.
profile: Chris Mairs, a tech executive and world champion water-skier, has never been one to let his blindness get in the way of career or personal aspirations. | Permalink
Link: NPR : Understanding Asperger Syndrome.
Renee Montagne talks with Rhea Paul, professor of communication disorders at Southern Connecticut State University and a researcher at Yale's Child Study Center, about Asperger's Syndrome. Paul explains the disability in the context of this week's StoryCorps installment that features a conversation between a child with Asperger's and his mother. | Permalink
2006 marks the 10th Anniversary of A Camp to
Remember! Kids ages 6-18 join for this magical week of support,
play, & respite amidst the splendor of the Montana summer. The goal of
A Camp to Remember is to provide an enjoyable, supportive experience for kids
grieving the death of a family member. Activities are designed to promote
fun while facilitating grief work; blending traditional camp aspects with
bereavement and commemoration activities. Contact: Erin Willig, Program Coordinator by phone
(406)721-7690 or fax (406)541-6567 seasons@familiesfirstmt.com | Permalink
The new group will meet on Thursday afternoons from 1-2 in the
NAMI office beginning March 16.
Phone 406/256-2001 or namibillings@earthlink.net for
information. | Permalink
Link: BillingsGazette.com :: Children's museum to open.
GLASGOW -- Sweat equity and elbow grease transformed an inspiration into a children's museum that will celebrate its grand opening this Saturday in Glasgow. The 12 hands-on exhibits at the Children's Museum of Northeast Montana are intended to expose kids to the world beyond themselves, board member Marisa Pellerito said. Designed for kids from birth to 12 years old, the exhibits focus on the sciences, creative arts and culture. | Permalink
Link: AssistiveWare - Videos.
Videos of people using on-screen keyboards and scanning to access Macintosh Computers. | Permalink
There have been some new wireless switch interfaces appear on the market lately:
Link: Assistive Speech Technology Research Labs.
This Web Page came about as a result of two presentations at
Closing The Gap 2005 and Charting the C's. This is our way of sharing what
we know. Feel free to use these ideas as stepping stones to outrageous
fun. We hope that people will be able to use ideas to make AAC more fun
for AAC users and their support teams. | Permalink
Link: A mother faces daughter’s learning disabilities - Today, Weekend Edition - MSNBC.com.
In her candid memoir, “Special Education,” Dana Buchman, reveals her ordeal to understand and accept her oldest child’s learning problems. A successful clothing designer, Buchman writes about feelings of anxiety, guilt, frustration and anger. When her daughter Charlotte was diagnosed with dyslexia, attention deficit disorder and other learning difficulties as a toddler, Buchman had little knowledge about learning disabilities. | Permalink
Link: About Cosmeo.
The Discovery Channel is launching Cosmeo, a $9.95-a-month homework help service that will offer K-12 students at home essentially the same content provided to schools through the company's United Learning subscription service. | Permalink
Link: BillingsGazette.com :: Special Olympian helps organization raise funds.
Vivienne Shockley's smile is wide, bright and warm. And she is quick to flash it, frequently with a soft giggle. Ask Shockley how she describes herself, and the phrases flow from her. "I'm friendly. Very helpful. I'm pretty, and I've got pretty hair. I love animals." | Permalink
HELENA -- Starting next school year, Montana school districts must have an anti-bullying policy in order to meet accreditation standards, the state Board of Public Education decided Friday. The new requirement says schools must have a policy "designed to address bullying, intimidation and harassment of students and school personnel. | Permalink
Link: The Plainville Citizen.
"I have ADHD," says Jergen. ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is often considered a childhood disorder. Yet an estimated four percent of adults may also suffer from the hyperactivity, inattentiveness and impulsivity that ADHD causes. With information about this disorder spreading quickly, many adults are suddenly realizing that their previously unexplainable childhood and adult problems may have stemmed from ADHD. Jergen, now in his late 30s, didn't have a name for his problems until he was 22, and ironically, taking a class on special education. But, as Jergen explains in his book, The Little Monster, the signs started much earlier. "As soon as my eyes would pop open after a nap, the crib would start to tremble and [mymother] would always know when the little monster was awake," says Jergen.
Continue reading "Harnessing the Power of ADHD "
» | Permalink
Link: The Plainville Citizen.
"We're still in the beginning stages," cautioned Tammy McGraw, an education specialist with the Appalachian Educational Laboratory and lead author of the study. "But if we can demonstrate that video games help, we can find solutions that do not require us to medicate children as much."
The game McGraw and her colleagues tested is a far cry from the gang violence found in Grand Theft Auto or the bloody martial arts action of Mortal Kombat. There isn't even any bumping or grinding. Available for such popular home gaming systems as Sony's PlayStation II and Microsoft's Xbox, Dance Dance Revolution involves stomping on four large buttons to a danceable beat in what educators describe as a mix between Twister and Simon Says.
Continue reading "Get Out! Popular Dance Video Game Helps
Kids with ADHD" » | Permalink
Link: Chicago Tribune | Fine-tuning piano lessons for disabled.
Spencer Hua, 7, is just minutes into his piano lesson when his mind begins to wander. He closes his eyes and rests his head on the keys. It's normal for a child with autism to get distracted this way, but Spencer's teacher, Beth Bauer, knows exactly how to bring him back. "Should we do the duet today?" she asks, taking his hand. "Do you want to count or should Beth do it?
Continue reading "Chicago Tribune | Fine-tuning piano
lessons for disabled" » | Permalink
Link: Boy just wants to be 'a regular kid' - The Boston Globe.
9-year-old becomes a spokesman for understanding cerebral palsy He's only 9 years old, but Colton McGrath is already a scheduled speaker at a Tufts-New England Medical Center School of Medicine lecture next January.
Continue reading "Boy just wants to be 'a regular kid' -
The Boston Globe" » | Permalink
Link: Chicago Tribune | Open-ear Hearing aids may aid children with ADHD.
Many people who hear normally but can't decipher background noise from the real message, such as in a loud restaurant, are benefiting from open-ear hearing devices. Originally developed for those with high-pitch hearing loss, these digital devices also may help adults and children with processing disorders that keep them from filtering out the static in their environments. | Permalink
Link: BillingsGazette.com :: Federal budget cuts could prove costly to state services.
HELENA -- Federal budget cuts could cost state social services about $27 million over the next year and a half, lawmakers learned Friday. The Department of Public Health and Human Services is facing unexpected costs, led by roughly $9 million in cuts made last month through the Federal Budget Deficit Reduction Act, the agency said Friday. President Bush's proposed budget would bring about $18 million in additional cuts through fiscal 2007. | Permalink
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Academics/financial-aid.html
The "College Funding Strategies for Students with Disabilities"
offers basic information on federal financial aid programs and points students
toward resources for other financial aid. DO-IT
(Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) serves to
increase the successful participation of individuals with disabilities in
challenging academic programs and careers such as those in science, engineering,
mathematics, and technology. Primary funding for DO-IT is provided by the
National Science Foundation, the State of Washington, and the U.S. Department of
Education. | Permalink
Scholarship for Students who are Hearing Impaired 2006-2007 Academic Year
$1,000 scholarship to cover tuition, books and supplies. Twenty
$1000 scholarships for hearing-impaired students or those with communicative
disorders. Available for citizens of the U.S. and Canada. Minimum 3.2 GPA
required. The funds may be used for any term, including the summer term, during
the awarded academic school year. This scholarship is made possible by the
generous support from the members of Sertoma and Oticon, Inc. http://www.sertoma.org | Permalink
http://www.ela.org/scholarships/scholarships.html
ELA Scholarships are available only to women graduate
students with physical disabilities who are enrolled in a college or university
in the United States. These scholarships are awarded on an objective and
nondiscriminatory basis. The ELA Foundation will award scholarships depending on
academic and leadership merit. The purpose of the scholarship is to supplement
financial assistance for tuition costs for female graduate students with
physical disabilities. Scholarships range between $500-$2,000 and are awarded in
August. | Permalink
http://www.thestrengthcoach.com/ Award winning radio host Greg Smith has created "The Strength Coach"
radio show, website, and weblog to bring motivational support, news, views and
personal insights to listeners. The show airs every Sunday night at 11pm ET on
the Radio America Network. Hear Greg's post-Katrina show, listen to interviews
with celebrities and coaches, and "roll the dice" to change your life with other
listeners nationwide. Listen to "The Strength Coach" radio show online at http://www.thestrengthcoach.com/. | Permalink
New Specialization In Disability Studies—Preparing Students for Leadership Roles at the Intersections of their Disciplines and Disability (From Ability Magazine (http://www.abilitymagazine.com/news_Disability_Studies.html)
Learn more about this course at http://disabilitystudies.osu.edu/. | Permalink
Tysabri was taken off the market last year after reports that three patients contracted the brain disease, known as PML. But now the manufacturer wants the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to bring the drug back, and three studies published today in the New England Journal of Medicine report there have been no additional cases of PML. | Permalink
Since 1963, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals. At the national, state and local levels, LDA provides cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. These services make the Learning Disabilities Association of America the leading resource for information on learning disabilities. | Permalink
Link: Project Participate, Strategies for active inclusion.
Project Participate provides families, educators, administrators and therapists with simple strategies to increase the active participation of students with disabilities in school programs. | Permalink
Link: Axistive - World's Leading Assistive Technology News Portal.
Axistive Assistive Technology News Portal offers free news, articles, product reviews and all product and vendor information of assistive technology devices. Here you will find objective information on how to use and find devices that make the use of, and access to the digital world easier. | Permalink
Link: Meet My Teachers: Mom And Dad.
A growing number of affluent parents think they can do better than any school | Permalink
Link: All Kinds of Learning - All Kinds of Minds - Mel Levine.
Dr. Mel Levine is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina Medical School in Chapel Hill and the Director of the University's Clinical Center for the Study of Development and Learning. Dr. Levine is also the co-founder of All Kinds of Minds, a nonprofit Institute for the study of differences in learning, and co-chairs the Institute's Board of Directors with Charles R. Schwab. He is the author of A Mind at a Time, The Myth of Laziness and Ready or Not, Here Life Comes. | Permalink
Link: BBC NEWS | Technology | Innovative designs tackle disability.
When six-year-old Tilly Griffiths from Staffordshire wanted to join her elder sister's ballet class, her parents turned for help to a little known charity that designs and manufactures one-off pieces of equipment for disabled people.| Permalink
Link: BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Autistic ability 'underestimated'.
The intelligence of people diagnosed with autism is being underestimated, a science conference in St Louis, US, has been told. | Permalink
Link: National Ability Center - Summer Camps - Utah.
The National Ability Center, a non-profit, membership organization founded in 1985, provides adaptive outdoor recreation programs for people who are physically, developmentally, emotionally or medically disabled. We also provide programs for ‘at-risk’ individuals, integrated programs, and school groups. Our staff is made up of skilled professionals with extensive experience working with special populations and in a wide variety of recreation settings. All programs are tailored to the specific needs and abilities of each group. | Permalink
Link: Reuters.com: Coma may be self-induced by teens with diabetes .
Wed Mar 1, 2006 11:48 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among people with diabetes, there's a danger that too much insulin can lower blood sugar levels too far, which can lead to coma in severe cases. While this is nearly always an accidental mishap, in rare instances it may be intentional. Recurrent episodes of so-called hypoglycemic coma among teens may be a red flag for deliberate self-administration of large doses of insulin, French investigators report. | Permalink
Link: 7Online.com: Health News from WABC-TV, The News Leader in New York City and the Tri-State Area.
Seven's On Call By Dr. Jay Adlersberg (New York-WABC, February 24, 2006) - Brain injuries are the leading cause of death and disability among children and teenagers in the United States. Seven's On Call with Dr. Jay Adlersberg with more on protecting your brain. In football, as in many contact sports, this is the result of aggressive play: collisions often lead to a concussion, a mild but potentially fatal brain injury. Jill Brooks, Phd.: "It's not so much that it affects the structure of the brain, as much as the physiology or how the brain works." | Permalink
Link: Parenting with a Disability .
People with disabilities do have a right to be parents. Regardless of a physical disability, competent people deserve an opportunity to raise a child. The road to parenting will undoubtedly is a rocky one, but like any challenge, it's worth accomplishing. With the support of your husband or wife, parenting can be made into a reality. Resources are definitely lacking in parenting with a disability. It seems that society is semi ready for people with disabilities to be employed and be seen in public. However, when it comes to marriage and being a parent, well people aren't just ready yet to handle that. Just like any obstacle, you just have to keep working until you meet the goal. Like always society will adjust over time. | Permalink
Link: DesMoinesRegister.com.
Bellevue, Ia. — Give Jordan Eglseder a basketball and watch the dunks slam through the hoop. Give him a test and he squints in concentration. The moment the 7-foot-1 senior at Bellevue Marquette takes the court — equal to the tallest high school player ever in Iowa — he's king of his backboard dominion. His all-state moves in size 18 shoes have helped him score 25 points a game and swat opponents' shots like meaningless wads of paper. Yet the No. 2 pencil fidgets in his giant hands. The challenges aren't Kobe Bryant or Shaquille O'Neal. They're academic barriers: Chemistry. Geometry. Math. | Permalink
Link: Program helps parents of kids with rare disorders - Yahoo! News.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Raising a child with a rare disorder or disability can be highly stressful, but even a few educational sessions can help parents better cope, a new study suggests. Swedish researchers found that a five-day program on dealing with the everyday problems of managing a child's medical condition helped reduce some of the stresses parents often reported. | Permalink
Orlando, Fla. — U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings today addressed board chairs, chief executive officers and local council leaders at a meeting of the Girl Scouts of the USA. She announced the Department of Education's first-ever national summit for girls on math and science. | Permalink
Link: North Jersey Media Group providing local news, sports & classifieds for Northern New Jersey!.
Watching a pair of disembodied hands play piano may sound like a scene from a hokey horror movie, but to some New Jersey scientists, hands like these may lead to medical breakthroughs. That is because the hands are part of a series of computer games being developed specifically for children with cerebral palsy, an often debilitating condition. Engineers at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark recently began a five-year study of video games that can be applied to the treatment and rehabilitation of cerebral palsy patients.
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This is a series of six publications that describe items available on the market to help make life and independent living easier. The publications are available in a variety of formats including print form which you may order by contacting the Maine CITE office. On-line versions are in HTML and Adobe Acrobat PDF.
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