Being an Unperson
A VERY Powerful Video by a Self-Advocate
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c5_3wqZ3Lk
A "must-see" video for anyone who teaches, supports or works with children or adults with disabilities.Thought provoking and insightful, this video provides a perspective from people with a disabilities, especially those that are labeled "non-verbal". It raises awareness of how people with disabilities are treated and will make others think twice about the impact of their words and actions. It is a good reminder to treat all people with respect and to always presume competence.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Changes at GovBenefits.gov
GovBenefits.gov is now Benefits.gov. Benefits.gov continues to provide you with up-to-date information and easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. This commitment to you is why we have redesigned our entire site – to continue to put your feedback to work and give you the best tools available to find the government programs that may be right for you and your family.
Although we have a new name and look, we continue to partner with 17 Federal agencies to ensure that you receive the latest information on specific programs of interest. We invite you to explore our new site, www.benefits.gov, and get to know some of the great features that we've added to make it easier and faster to find the programs that may be right for you or someone you know.
Although we have a new name and look, we continue to partner with 17 Federal agencies to ensure that you receive the latest information on specific programs of interest. We invite you to explore our new site, www.benefits.gov, and get to know some of the great features that we've added to make it easier and faster to find the programs that may be right for you or someone you know.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Special Education Advocacy Training at UCO
SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW AND ADVOCACY TRAINING
December 8, 2010
Sponsored by _The Oklahoma Disability Law Center and it's FREE* for
parents, family members, and individuals who work with children with
disabilities and are residents of Oklahoma.
Speaker: Pete Wright
Location: University of Central Oklahoma
Constitution Hall
100 N University Drive
Edmond, Oklahoma 73034
Program Description: One-day special education law and advocacy programs focus on four areas:
· special education law, rights and responsibilities
· tests and measurements to measure progress & regression
· SMART IEPs
· introduction to tactics & strategies for effective advocacy
Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates and attorneys who represent children with disabilities regarding special education. The program is not disability specific.
Time: 8:30-4:30
Registration is FREE to parents, family members, and individuals who
work with children with disabilities and are residents of Oklahoma. Out of
state registrants are welcome, but will be charged for the cost of the books
($65).
Registrants will receive three books: Wrightslaw: Special Education Law,
2nd Edition, Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition, and Wrightslaw: All About IEP's. (All excellent resources!)
Click here to download the registration form.
Credits: CLE (continuing legal education) credits are pending. LPC's
(licensed professional counselors) credits will be available. Certificate of
attendence will be available.
December 8, 2010
Sponsored by _The Oklahoma Disability Law Center and it's FREE* for
parents, family members, and individuals who work with children with
disabilities and are residents of Oklahoma.
Speaker: Pete Wright
Location: University of Central Oklahoma
Constitution Hall
100 N University Drive
Edmond, Oklahoma 73034
Program Description: One-day special education law and advocacy programs focus on four areas:
· special education law, rights and responsibilities
· tests and measurements to measure progress & regression
· SMART IEPs
· introduction to tactics & strategies for effective advocacy
Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates and attorneys who represent children with disabilities regarding special education. The program is not disability specific.
Time: 8:30-4:30
Registration is FREE to parents, family members, and individuals who
work with children with disabilities and are residents of Oklahoma. Out of
state registrants are welcome, but will be charged for the cost of the books
($65).
Registrants will receive three books: Wrightslaw: Special Education Law,
2nd Edition, Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition, and Wrightslaw: All About IEP's. (All excellent resources!)
Click here to download the registration form.
Credits: CLE (continuing legal education) credits are pending. LPC's
(licensed professional counselors) credits will be available. Certificate of
attendence will be available.
Monday, October 4, 2010
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Celebrate National Down Syndrome Awareness Month by checking out the "My Great Story" campaign on the National Down Syndrome website. Read and share inspiring stories from some of the 400,000 Americans living with Down Syndrome.
October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
Learn more about living with spina bifida through fact sheets, Frequently asked questions, and the National Resource Center offered at the Spina Bifida Association website.
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