Tag Archives: IDEA

Human Rights Day: Recognizing the Rights and Freedoms of Everyone

Posted on December 10, 2020 by mpgarcia

According to the Office of the High Commissioner of the United Nations, Human Rights Day is “observed by the international community every year on December 10” and “commemorates the day in 1948” when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ADA, civil rights, Disabilities, disability rights, human rights, IDEA, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, people with disabilities, Rehab Act | 1 Comment

What Does Transition Mean for Young People with Disabilities?

Posted on August 20, 2020 by mpgarcia

Young people with disabilities will face many transitional periods in their lives. These can be exciting and challenging not just for the young person but also for their families, teachers, and counselors. One of the more exciting transitions is leaving … Continue reading →

Posted in Answer Queue | Tagged ADA, education, employment, families, IDEA, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, people with disabilities, research, transition, transition services, youth with disabilities in transition, youth with disdabilities | Leave a comment

¿Qué significa la transición para los jóvenes con discapacidad?

Posted on August 20, 2020 by mpgarcia

Los jóvenes con discapacidad se enfrentarán a muchos períodos de transición en sus vidas. Pueden ser emocionantes y desafiantes no solo para el joven sino también para sus familias, maestros, y consejeros. Una de las transiciones más emocionantes es dejar … Continue reading →

Posted in Answer Queue, Spanish | Tagged ADA, edad de transición, educacion, empleo, familias, IDEA, intervenciones, Investigaciones de NIDILRR, Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidad, niños con discapacidades, NIDILRR, padres, proyectos de NIDILRR, servicios de transición, transición | Leave a comment

It’s almost time to go back to school. Are you ready?

Posted on August 9, 2017 by mpgarcia

August is here and that means that parents, students with disabilities, and teachers are starting to prepare for the new school year. For students with disabilities and their families, this can be a stressful, yet exciting, time. NARIC’s information specialists … Continue reading →

Posted in Right Resources Right Now | Tagged abogacy, assistive technology, AT, children with disabilities, college, education, IDEA, NIDILRR, NRTC, REHABDATA, Resources, school, university, youth with disabilities | Leave a comment

Es casi la hora de regresar a la escuela. ¿Están listos?

Posted on August 9, 2017 by mpgarcia

El mes de agosto está aquí y eso significa que los padres, estudiantes con discapacidades, y maestros están comenzando a prepararse para el nuevo año escolar. Para los estudiantes con discapacidades y sus familias, esto puede ser un tiempo estresante, … Continue reading →

Posted in Right Resources Right Now | Tagged abogacía, adultos jóvenes con discapacidades, baja visión, ceguera, defensa, discapacidades, discapacidades psiquiátricas, educacion, escuela, IDEA, maestros, niños con discapacidades, NIDILRR, NRTC, REHABDATA, tecnología de asistencia, universidad | Leave a comment

Disability News Weekly Roundup – Monday, January 11 to Friday, January 15

Posted on January 15, 2016 by bchaiken2014

Aquí puede leer este artículo en español. Education: New Sisters High program helps students plan beyond graduation (The Bulletin, Bend, OR) A high school in Sisters, OR has launched a transition program for special education students after a year of … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly News Roundup | Tagged Braille tablet, cognitive impairments, diabetes, down syndrome, EsoGlove, IDEA, Mini-Mental State Exam, MMSE, Ottawa 3DY screening tool, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, robotic hand rehabilitation device, software app for diabetes control, special education, transcendental meditation, United States Individuals with Disabilities Education Act | Leave a comment

Disability News Weekly Roundup – Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31

Posted on July 31, 2015 by bchaiken2014

Aquí puede leer este artículo en español. Accessibility: What D.C. is doing to grow the number of wheelchair-accessible cabs (The Washington Post) By the end of 2018, taxicab companies in the District of Columbia are required to have at least … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly News Roundup | Tagged autism, autism diagnosis, bionic handshape-memory alloy, brain computer interface, CAS, childhood apraxia of speech, consumers with disabilities, D.C.Taxicab Commission, facial motion capture, funding, hand gripping motion, IDEA, Integrum AB, nasal balloon inflation treatment, nickel-titanium wire, OME, OPRA prosthesis, otitis media with effusion, severe disabilities, United States Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, wheelchair accessible cabs, workers with disabilities | Leave a comment

Departamento de Educación Pide Comentarios del Público

Posted on July 1, 2014 by mpgarcia

El Departamento de Educación de los EEUU está solicitando información sobre la raza y la identificación, colocación, y disciplina desproporcionadas de los niños con discapacidades. Le gustaría saber al Departamento qué tipos de acciones debe tomar cuando se trata de … Continue reading →

Posted in Event | Tagged Departamento de Educación, Departamento de Educación de los EEUU, discapacidad, discapacidades, educacion, IDEA, minorias, niños, niños con discapacidades, raza, Spanish, Spanish-language | Leave a comment

Department of Education Requests Public Commentary

Posted on July 1, 2014 by mpgarcia

The US Department of Education is requesting information on race and the disproportionate identification, placement, and discipline of children with disabilities. The Department would like to know what kinds of actions it should take when it comes to the significant … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Uncategorized | Tagged children, Department of Education, Disabilities, disability, education, families, IDEA, minorities, people with disabilities, Request for Information, RFI, US Department of Education | Leave a comment

Resumen Semanal de Noticias sobre la Discapacidad: lunes, 9 de diciembre – viernes, 13 de diciembre

Posted on December 13, 2013 by mpgarcia

Salud: Reuters—Los psiquiatras son menos probables de tener seguro Los investigadores encontraron que solo la mitad de los psiquiatras aceptan seguros privados entre 2009 y 2010, en comparación con casi el 90 por ciento de los médicos de otras especialidades. … Continue reading →

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