General Disabilities Information (Project PursuitUniversity of illinois at Urbana Medicine and Health, and Disability Specific Resources The special needs Education Network - (Canada) This site http://www.educationnews.org/general_disabilities_information.htm
In The News Due to high turnover, the illinois Board of state will need 9,000 new specialeducation teachers problem, the number of learning-disabled youngsters increased http://www.acorn.org/index.php?id=1181&backPID=1181&begin_at=1100&tt_news=860
Extractions: Guidelines for the Nurse in the School Setting The Guidelines for the Nurse in the School Setting must be viewed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have this reader, click here to download a free viewer from Adobe. Guidelines for the Nurse in the School Setting The Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program recognizes the unique field of school nursing and the multiple roles that the nurse in the school environment is called upon to perform. The intent of this manual is to provide nurses working in the school setting with a set of emergency care guidelines that can be utilized during the delivery of care to the ill or injured student. In addition, other resources are contained in this manual which school nurses may find useful to reference or integrate into their current practice. The EMSC School Nurse Task Force has worked to ensure that the information presented in this document is accurate and in accordance with professional standards in effect at the time of publication. It is hoped that this document becomes a valuable addition to the resources already available within the arena of school nursing practice. Because schools provide services to students throughout the childhood and adolescent years, it is important when utilizing this resource manual to remain cognizant of pediatric developmental stages as well as "age appropriate" services and information. A baseline understanding of pediatric developmental characteristics and a general knowledge of appropriate approaches in the assessment and management of the varied age groups will be beneficial. The assessment and treatment approach when dealing with an injured or ill kindergartner is quite different from that of a high-school student, especially when considering participation of the child in the decision making process, provision of educational information and level of parental involvement.
Ip880115.html What makes these toys so special? The Toy Library is assisting physically disabled children and Ralph Cianchetti, past president of the illinois Association of http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/ip880115.html
Extractions: and Carol Krashen For the child with special needs, playing can be difficult. Often a physically disabled child requires special guidance and instruction in how to play and special toys with which to play. The Marianjoy Rehabilitation Center's Toy Library addresses the special needs of such children. The Toy Library is housed in Marianjoy's Therapeutic Recreation Department. More than 400 adapted and battery-operated toys, many specially designed for physically disabled children, were recently purchased with help from the Ronald McDonald Children's Charities Foundation and the Marianjoy Auxiliary. A unique system This collection of toys and games is for children ages infancy through 16. It is used to develop leisure activities, and to assist the development of language and cognitive skills. The toys are available through a Toy Library subscription. What makes these toys so special? They are specifically designed to adapt to a child's motor and The library allows
CATALYST, December 2002: Special Education of students classified as learningdisabled is up The paperworkwhich special education teachers contend is more so troublesome that the illinois Council for http://www.catalyst-chicago.org/12-02/1202shortage.htm
Extractions: Nationally, demand for special education teachers has been on the rise for a decade. The number of students classified as learning-disabled is up more than 10 percent, partly due to more aggressive testing and identification. Over the past 25 years, the number of special education students has grown steadily and now accounts for 12 percent of the national school population, up from 8 percent in 1976. While it searches for an answer to that question, CPS has to do what it can to fill special education vacancies. To widen the applicant pool beyond city limits, CPS suspended the residency requirement for one year and five teachers were hired as a result. Another 28 have applied this year, and will be hired if the board suspends residency another year.
CATALYST, June 1998 -- Special Education Entering New Era One is, disabled kids are In 1994, about half of the systems special education children were In a comparison of states, she adds, illinois ranked at the http://www.catalyst-chicago.org/06-98/068main.htm
Extractions: Special ed students Michael Funk (far right) and Brian Carroll take turns holding the class pet with Caitlin Parker and 1st-grade teacher Joy Willie at Sutherland Elementary. (Photo by John Booz) "Right now, one of two things is still happening," says Joy Rogers, a leading Chicago inclusion activist and a Loyola University professor. "One is, disabled kids are being left in regular education without the services they need to be successful or, two, they are being shipped all over the city for unknown reasons to seek out services which are presumably there." Designs first documented the illegal segregation of Chicago’s special education students in its 1991 report, "Caught in the Web II." In 1992, it joined with the Northwestern University Law Center filing Corey H. vs. the city and state boards of education. State action/inaction At press time, the state was reworking a remediation plan for a deadline of May 29. Its first plan had been found wanting by both the plaintiffs and attorneys for the CPS. Money is a major issue. State board spokesperson Tom Hernandez said the state would not discuss its plan while the issue is still in litigation. (
Extractions: Southern Illinois University School of Law Self Help Classes The Self Help Legal Center administers and coordinates self help classes on divorce. The classes are an opportunity for you to receive individual help in completing forms as well as an opportunity for you to ask questions about filing, court procedure, and hearings. The class, however, is not an opportunity for you to receive individual legal advice or counseling about a particular problem. Students attending the class are presumed to have already decided whether they want to proceed with court action as the classes are not meant to advise students as to whether or what legal course of action they should choose. Self help classes are taught by volunteer attorneys from the southern Illinois area and are provided free of charge. Persons interested in the class should simply attend on the times and dates listed. There is no charge for the class and pre-registration is not necessary. Special Needs?
Extractions: All Press Releases for May 8, 2004 Families with Special Needs Children Have Special Financial Needs Enter Mary Anne Ehlert The Financial Planner with a Special Mission www.TSNN.org Imagine having to scrape together enough money to put your child through Harvard every year for the rest of his or her life. Thats the daunting task faced by the parents of a child with a disability, who must be ready to fund upwards of $50,000 a year for future care. And thats why Mary Anne Ehlerta financial planner dedicated to helping themhas a phone that rarely stops ringing. Parents of a child with a disability are haunted by one question, says Ehlert, President of Ehlert Financial Group in Vernon Hills. Who will take care of my child when Im gone? (PRWEB) May 8, 2004For such parents, the task of planning for their childs future may be overwhelming. How does one qualify for government benefits? Find the right residential program? Structure an estate plan? Ehlert and her caring staffmany who have disabled family membersguide parents through this stressful, complex, and heart wrenching process.
Special Many learningdisabled students have difficulty focusing on Here are some special activities that can be headline appeared in an illinois newspaper Normal http://www.acu.edu/~armstrongl/geography/spec.htm
UIC DSCC - Information For Families any family or child with special health needs. organization located in Springfield, illinois that provides on health, educational, disability and developmental http://internet.dscc.uic.edu/dsccroot/parents/parents.asp
Extractions: We hope the following information will be of interest and benefit to anyone visiting our website, including families and children with special health care needs. Below you will find information about current events and topics of interest; this information is updated regularly. Our Library Listings provide permanent access to a variety of resources, brochures, forms and information sources for families and children with special health needs. Consumer Involvement Fund Program - Consumer Stipends Legal and Future Care Planning - Theresa Varnet Online Information Library for Families Family Support of America National Conference in Chicago ... Frequently Asked Questions Consumer Involvement Fund Program - Consumer Stipends The ARC of Illinois administers the Consumer Involement Fund Program and distributes consumer stipends to enable people with developmental disabilities and their family members to attend conferences of their choice that are directly related to developmental disabilities. For information about the program including eligibility and limitations contact the ARC of Illinois at their website http://www.thearcofil.org
KidPower Links Page KidPower Family Support Resource, Inc. special needs Links includes links to adaptive clothing, toys, assistive technology and equipment, educational alternatives, and disability organizations. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Village/9021/links.html
Extractions: KidPower Home Page Accessible Travel Alternative Therapies Articles of Interest Awards BookStore Causes We Support CPKids Conductive Education Centers Contact Us Content of the KidPower Index Doctor/Therapist Listing Diagnostic Definitions Equipment Recommendations Explanation of Specialtists HBO Centers HBO 4 R Kids Hints From Home In the KidPower News Infant Development/Types of CP Information Share KidPower WebRing Kids At Play Kyle's Friends Kyle's Story Members Members Meet Message Board Our Special Child WebRing The Paper Ribbon Campaign Parnters In Policymaking Power Connections Newsletter Seizure Disorder Information Sensory Integration Dysfunction Siblings Site Credits Special Needs Abbreviations ToyStore Vaccination Information WebRings Index Young Artists' Gallery ACCESSIBLE/ADAPTIVE HOUSING Accessible Housing Designs
Special Education Homepage have questions about the illinois Alternate Assessment Assistive Technology Children with disabilities sometimes need and are entitled to special equipment and http://www.isbe.state.il.us/spec-ed/default.htm
NJJN - Day School Association Conference Focuses On Special-needs Students NEW JERSEY JEWISH NEWS. Day school association conference focuses on specialneeds students. by Johanna Ginsberg. NJJN Staff Writer. special needs were the focus of the third annual Jewish day school http://www.njjewishnews.com/njjn.com/111303/njdayschool.html
Extractions: Lavoie, who has worked with Jewish day schools in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Illinois, Cleveland, New Jersey, and Montreal, reflected on the deep respect for all children found in traditional Jewish sources and Jewish communities. He cited the book Unconventional Wisdom: Torah Perspective on the Child Who Has Difficulty Learning by Rabbi Reuven Elkins.
Extractions: For Advocacy Support Videos and Handbooks Nationwide Services A Turnaround Organization Online Educational Advocacy and Counseling reasonable rates. Bodin Associates based in Los Altos, CA and serving a national and international client base. Education Management Consulting assessments for school placement and evaluation and for legal proceedings involving educational issues and institutions. Keys to Safer Schools provides advocacy services to parents of children being discriminated against by school districts LD Online interactive guide for children, parents, teachers, and others involved with learning disabilities National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems referrals to local agencies Richard Crandall providing free services via the Internet. Advocates for Human Potential based in Sudbury, MA. Judith E. Greenberg Child and special education advocate also provides expert witness testimonybased in Rockville, MD. Rockville, Potomac
CCSD93 - Student Services - Definition Of Terms illinois is in the process of requesting state three through fiveyear-olds with disabilities in school years for a student receiving special education services http://www.d93.dupage.k12.il.us/ss_dot.html
Extractions: Home Strategic Direction Our Schools Handbook ... Contact Us Definition of Terms Adaptive Behavior - how a person functions independently as well as in areas of personal and social responsibility. Adapted Physical Education (APE) - physical education services, specially designed and/or modified program that is designed to meet the needs of an individual student who, due to his/her identified disabling condition, is unable to benefit from a regular physical education program. Assistive Technology Device - any item, piece of equipment or product whether attained or acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.*** Articulation - speaking clearly and distinctly. Auditory Association - ability to make generalizations from auditory information. Auditory Memory - remembering what one hears.
DFC | Special Education special Education and Disability Resources. The illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) maintains an excellent special education web page at http//www.isbe http://www.designsforchange.org/sped.html
Extractions: This effort places a primary focus on helping to ensure that students with disabilities are educated in the regular education program and master the regular education curriculum, consistent with the most current federal law (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA) and with the Corey H. Settlement Agreements. Complete the ISBE Parent/Guardian Special Ed Survey The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has created a survey for parents and guardians to complete regarding their involvement, satisfaction, and awareness of the educational process of children with disabilities. Survey data will be collected from May 6, 2004 through August 1, 2004 and every two years thereafter. Results from the survey will be used for future planning and to improve services. The ABLE Coalition: DFC encourages parents of children with disabilities to take advantage of training opportunities and join a parent support group. A parent support group will provide needed emotional support and valuable feedback and information from other parents. You will also get a better idea of systemic issues and how they impact on other children with disabilities. Parent group meetings are a great place to compare strategies and share stories from the field!
ECS Issue Site: Special Education How should children with disabilities be disciplined placements in three statesillinois, Maryland, and and therefore disciplined special education students http://www.ecs.org/html/issue.asp?issueID=112
NSLC - NSLC Library to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities. Champaign, IL Department of special Education, University of illinois, 2002. http://www.servicelearning.org/article/archive/333/
Extractions: NSLC Library Bibliographies Disabilities and Special Needs Students and Service-Learning: Selected Resources Disabilities and Special Needs Students and Service-Learning: Selected Resources Source: National Service-Learning Clearinghouse, March 2004. http://www.servicelearning.org National Service-Learning Clearinghouse. Special Education/Disabilities Links . Scotts Valley, CA: NSLC, n.d. Articles and Resources Available Online Constitutional Rights Foundation. Service Learning and Special Education Service Learning Network 9 no. 2 (2002). http://www.crf-usa.org/network/net9_2.htm Corporation for National and Community Service. Learn and Serve America Program Directory Learn and Serve America. http://www.servicelearning.org/article/archive/45/ For a selection of examples of service-learning programs involving special needs students, you can search the directory for keywords such as "disabilities" "disabled" "special needs" or "special education". Institute on Community Integration. Yes I Can: a Social Inclusion Curriculum for Students with and without Disabilities . Minneapolis: Author, 2001.
Our Legal System Hides From Bullies rulings and legislation assuring our special education students sacrificed so that children with disabilities can be if there was any illinois law that http://www.therant.us/staff/nsalvato/our_legal_system_hides_from_bullies.htm
Extractions: January 14, 2004 The judicial branch of the government stepped in to rule that all students are afforded first amendment rights as long as they dont materially and substantially disrupt classes or other school activities . The legislative branch of the government was also willing to step into the schools domain when they were compelled to enact PL-94-142 which means special needs students are entitled to a free appropriate program implemented in the least restrictive environment. The removal of a pupil with an educational disability from the pupil's regular class occurs only when the nature or severity of the educational disability is such that education in the pupil's regular class with the use of appropriate supplementary aids and services cannot be achieved satisfactorily.
