While many youths are living inside hospitals waiting for psychiatric beds, hospitals have also become a warehouse for those whose families are struggling to access supports so they can go home.
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More than half of states have failed to meet their obligations to students with disabilities under IDEA for at least the last two years, federal officials say.
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A national hotline launching this weekend is intended to help anyone experiencing a mental health crisis and advocates are hopeful the new line will benefit those with developmental disabilities.
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The staffing shortages that plagued schools during the academic year are continuing this summer, curtailing extended school year services for some students with disabilities.
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He grew up at the track in a racing family. But the fact that Bryan Narducci was almost born at the track, and the circumstances of his birth, are where his story shifts from the typical driver.
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The Biden administration is introducing a first-ever “bill of rights” aimed at helping ensure people with disabilities have a smoother experience when flying.
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Self advocates talk about how self determination and self advocacy go hand in hand.
Learning to advocate for yourself starts for most people at birth. Most people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have a different experience advocating for themselves. Some of this lack of learning stems from many factors beyond this blog. Stay tuned, as the Pick of Week section of the website will feature books about disability, including the history of disability. This very short video from self advocates is particularly interesting because of the connection between self determination, advocacy and quality of life.
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Key concepts in special needs planning.
Self determination theory for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is an outcome of the civil rights movement in the 1960’s. This video is important because Karrie Shogren, Phd presents the theory and implementation in very simple language. Studies show the theory in practice, leads to better outcomes including, independent living, work, community relatedness and financial betterment. After watching the short video, parents, siblings and people with disabilities will be able to explain the answers to the following questions:
Listen to Karrie Shogren, Phd talk about the who, what, where, when and why to self determination .
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An Incredibly funny stand up comedian.
Josh does over 200 shows a year, continuing to spread laughter and break down stereotypes of people with disabilities. His stand-up routine is in a constant state of evolution and his off-the-cuff improvisational skills guarantee that no two shows are alike.
Critics have said Josh is not a cerebral palsy comic; he’s a comic who happens to have cerebral palsy. However, his closest friends describe him as “a d-bag.”
Check out this video.
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Special needs planning is not the same for all families in today’s world. There are many more choices for people with disabilities and their loved ones. The choices one makes will lead to different outcomes. Below are some questions to guide your family discussion about special needs planning.
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