Extractions: Early On Lead Poisoning Positive Behavior Support No Child Left Behind ... Detroit Parent Network Where to find help for a child in Michigan Anywhere in the U.S. , or Canada What's New? Help Text Menu ... Translate Last Updated: Home Make Bridges4Kids your home page! Click here for our Michigan Calendar of Events Click here for our National Calendar of Events Welcome to Bridges4Kids! A non-profit parent organization providing a comprehensive system of information and referral for parents of children from birth through transition to adult life. Do you have any suggestions? Send them to info@bridges4kids.org . Report a bad link here Current Hot Topics! Choose a topic from the drop down list. Learn About the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Learn About the ESEA, NCLBA, or No Child Left Behind Act Learn About the New Accreditation System - Education YES! Learn About Michigan's Funding for Schools - Proposal A IDEA Reauthorization Updates Learn About the Patient's Bill of Rights View and Learn About Recent Court Cases Michigan Governor's Appointments Quick List of 30+ Top Sources of News - Worldwide Quick List of 35+ Sources of News - Michigan What's New @ the Bridges4 K i d s Website Click here to find out Presidential Election 2004 TX Secondary Experience: More Schools Providing Job Training Even though Kevin Hitchel had never worked in a construction zone, he wanted to be a civil engineer the day he walked into his high school's construction class. "I didn't know what I would be doing, but I knew it would help me," said Hitchel, who graduated last month from Clear Lake High School. By then, the 18-year-old knew how to draw a blueprint, fix a baseball-size hole in a wall, outfit a room with electrical wires and recite the names and functions of more than 100 hand tools and household fixtures. As business owners request more experience from their entry-level employees, the nation's high schools are beginning to train not just educate students such as Hitchel.
Special Needs And Technology 84.327 special Education Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities. member reports on the michigan special Education Technology http://www.educationnews.org/special_needs_and_technology.htm
Lynching The Elderly And Disabled: Why We Need To Act Now! Why We Need An Elder Victimization of the elderly, disabled and other patients in health care settings occurs primarily due to the utilitarian vision of health care sweeping the industry, displacing the service the http://www.hospicepatients.org/Lynching-the-Elderly-and-Disabled.html
Extractions: "Lynching the Elderly and Disabled?" would be the title of a news report that just might, might , catch the attention of the public and might get a politician to actually do something about it. But probably not. "Eldercide" as a term doesn't get much mileage nowadays. The elderly don't seem to count for much to those who enforce the laws. And the disabled? Disabled-cide" just doesnt cut it. Language is power and the language is not yet created or accepted which can convey the horror, exploitation and abuse occurring throughout our nation. Action to relieve the plight of the elderly and disabled is long overdue. Why should we be concerned? With 1.6 million people residing in 17,000 nursing homes (11,000 of them for-profit businesses), the opportunity for actual harm to our nation's loved ones is staggering. A recent Congressional study found that 550,000 residents were in homes cited for instances of severe abuse. "Lynching" ("hanging" for those who don't know their history) the elderly and disabled would be a shocking thing to do. But merely "euthanizing" the elderly or disabled, at least to some, doesnt seem to sound so bad. But what is euthanizing? or "assisting someone to die?" or "hastening death?" It means different things to different people.
UMHS Your Child Learning Disabilities for and about siblings of children with special needs. for adult literacy and learning disabilities from NIFL. The michigan Dyslexia Institute (MDI) presents http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/ld.htm
Extractions: Learning Disabilities What are learning disabilities (LD)? If your child is not doing as well in school as they have the potential to, they may have a learning disability Having a learning disability means having a normal intelligence but a problem in one or more areas of learning. People with LD have brains that work and learn differently. Some people with LD also have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or A D H D When LDs are not found and treated early on, they tend to snowball. As kids get more and more behind in school, they may become more and more frustrated, feeling like a failure. Often self-esteem problems lead to bad behavior and other problems.
MICHIGAN CENTER SCHOOLS DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2002/03 We will prepare pupils to be lifelong learners in a world of rapid change and unforeseeable demands. To achieve this, a positive, quality, vital and dynamic educational program will be offered. http://www.mcps.k12.mi.us/pdf/district.pdf
Project PERFORM Special Needs Resources From michigans Revised Administrative Rules for special Education, November, 2002 Paradox From the The ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted http://www.wash.k12.mi.us/perform/Contents.asp?ListType=SND&FilterID=11
Project PERFORM Special Needs Resources to Uphold special Education (CAUSE) CAUSE is michigan s statewide parent to secure the educational success of children with disabilities and special needs. http://www.wash.k12.mi.us/perform/Contents.asp?ListType=GEN
Early Childhood Focus - News Topic: Special Needs grade class, and she hopes his disability doesnt of about $3,000 from the michigan State University special Needs When Stephanie Blair went to open house http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/modules.php?name=News&new_topic=16
Special Needs News & Views (Susan Ohanian Speaks Out) OF EDUCATION POSITION AS PRESENTED TO michiganS STATE the right of students with disabilities to stay children not yet eligible for special education and http://www.susanohanian.org/show_special_news.html?id=33
Extractions: General Resources: Exceptional Parent Magazine TRI Online! Bookstore - Books About Self-Advocacy. The Parent Advocate News. The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates. ... HipMag Online. Interactive web site for deaf children. Internet Resources for Special Children. For all the Special Kids of the World. The Family Village. Children with Disabilities. ... Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Site 1. Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Site 2. Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Site 3. The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998. Section 504 Regulations. Neighborhood Legal Services: New York State Guidelines to Allow for the Transfer of Assistive Technology When a Student Moves from School Jurisdiction to Higher Education, Other Human Services Agency or Employment. Resources for Disabled and Special Needs Children. ... The Association for Special Kids. An organization that helps families with special needs children set up individual financial plans. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Parents' Guide to the Development of Preschool Children with Disabilities: Resources and Services.
Special Education Position Statement aides, etc.) must follow a student with disabilities. required for those seeking special education certification May 10, 2000, Lansing, michigan Approved by http://www.michiganprincipals.org/aboutmassp/specialeduc.html
Extractions: WHEREAS , the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals endorses and supports the concepts embodied in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 with emphasis on early identification beginning at birth and guaranteeing that all youngsters are entitled to a free appropriate education. To ensure a safe and effective learning environment for all students, including students with disabilities, we believe that all students, in accordance with local and state laws, policies, and procedures, should be treated equally in matters of discipline. Therefore, we support amending IDEA and Section 504 to ensure equal discipline treatment of all students.
Judy Winter Work Motivation, and Vital Resources to michigan Residents with special Needs, (Mar 2000, Back Event Shows that Students with Disabilities Are Handicapable http://judywinter.bizland.com/work.html
Extractions: tenderness for what he is and respect for what he may become HER WORK Judy Winter is an award-winning newspaper, magazine and online journalist and speaker who parented a child with cerebral palsy for more than a decade. She knows what resources parents of children with special needs want and she possesses the professional skills and personal experience to deliver them. Ms. Winter is recipient of the Michigan Federated Chapters of the Council for Exceptional Children (MCEC) 2002 Exceptional Parent Award and a Founding Member of the National Campaign for Tolerance. She brings passion to all she undertakes. Samples of Judy Winter's work as a print/online journalist and columnist: Click here for writing selections by Judy Winter
Topics - Partnership For Learning Public school s special education system as a funding source to ensure that children with disabilities get needed Center in Grand Rapids, michigan An exciting http://www.partnershipforlearning.org/category.asp?CategoryID=44
Extractions: Resources Coming soon. The following are respondent comments present at the town hall meetings/focus groups. The discussion results on education were collected from the discussion groups with the wording as it appeared on the easel sheets. No comments were omitted unless they were a duplication. For the most part, the comments remain as written, however, editing was provided to some comments to make them more readable or understandable. A concern is the education of professionals involved on how to inform parents/families about services. (1999-Gaylord/Marquette) u Educate the educators. (1999-Gaylord/Marquette) Public agencies/entities don't know enough about the ADA or about disabilities in general. (1999-Gaylord/Marquette) The ADA follows students into the community. (1999-Gaylord/Marquette)
Manifestation Destiny: The School To Prison Pipeline Education for Children with Disabilities Topic Briefs OSEP) Monitoring Report of Massachusetts special Education of the University of michigan and Northeastern http://www.mnip-net.org/ddlead.nsf/TrimTOC/ManifestationDestiny
Extractions: In Massachusetts students can be permanently expelled from school for a variety of misbehaviors. While these laws apply to all children in Massachusetts, under the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , students with disabilities are entitled to certain additional protections prior to being expelled from school. These additional protections reflect the history and purpose behind the IDEA, to end the appalling discrimination that many special needs children historically experienced, including being barred from attending school, being warehoused with minimal services, and being unilaterally excluded from school for behaviors arising out of their disabilities. Under the IDEA, prior to special needs students being excluded from school for a disciplinary infraction, a school must hold a TEAM meeting to determine whether the childs behavior is a manifestation of the childs disability. Known as a Manifestation Determination Meeting, the focus of the meeting is to determine whether the behavior is a result of the childs handicapping condition. If the TEAM concludes that the behavior is a manifestation of the childs disability, then the student cannot be expelled for the behavior and the school is required to provide appropriate assessments, supports and services to the child.
Student Advocacy Center Of Michigan Special Education FAQ The michigan Department of Education defines special Education as needs of the student with a disability and to Who can request a special Education Evaluation? http://www.studentadvocacycenter.org/education/special_ed_faq.html
IMLS: A Closer Look: Highlights Of The Month: Archives by the State Library of michigan, the library the shows that highlighted aspects of the disabilities. and enhance library services to those with special needs. http://www.imls.gov/closer/archive/hlt_l0301.htm
Extractions: The life-size "Kids on the Block" puppets come with personal stories that are used to teach children about disabilities. From left to right: On the table: Eddy Franklin, Joanne Spinoza, and David Franklin (autism). On the floor: Nicholas Murphy (hemophilia) and Renaldo Rodriguez (visually impaired). Data collected by the U.S. Bureau of the Census suggest that as many as 20 percent of the American population live with some level of disability and as many as 10 percent have a severe disability. These Americans rely on libraries to provide a range of materials and services to help them meet their information needs. Traditional offerings such as adaptive technology, large print books, books on tape, and books-by-mail are a staple at many libraries. Other libraries have thoughtful programs to help the disabled and the mentally handicapped overcome more basic challenges of self-esteem and integration into everyday society.
Western Michigan University for Students with Learning Disabilities 616.387.4411. of Educational Studies, special Education Program Western michigan Universitys academic honesty and http://homepages.wmich.edu/~srao/SPED534Syllabus.htm
Extractions: Western Michigan University Department of Educational Studies-Special Education Program SPED 534-Curriuclum and Instruction in Special Education Fall 2003 3 Credit Hours Name: Dr. Shaila Rao Address: 3505, Sangren Hall Phone: Email: Shaila.Rao@wmich.edu Web-Page: http://homepages.wmich.edu/~srao Office Hours: Wednesday: 12:00 Noon to 1:30 PM Tuesday: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Main Text: Wood, W. J. (2002). Adapting instruction to accommodate students in inclusive settings th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill, Prentice Hall. Accompanying Texts Nissman, B.S. (2000). Teacher-tested classroom management strategies. Upper saddle river, NJ: Merrill, Prentice Hall. Kellough, R. M. (2001). Surviving your first year of teaching: Guidelines for success, nd ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill, Prentice Hall. Note: The second and third text-books are free with purchase of the first text book, and these will be used for SPED 504 (practicum). Other readings from the instructors library/notes/handouts would be given throughout the session which may be required for assigned projects. This course focuses on application of the Clinical Teaching Model to the education of students with mild and moderate disabilities.
Michigan's Assistive Technology Project: Resource Links Funded through the Office of special Education. and intermediate school districts in michigan to increase the needs of students with disabilities for assistive http://www.copower.org/At/atlinks.htm
Extractions: Assistivetech is an online information resource providing up-to-date, thorough information on assistive technologies, adaptive environments and community resources. From the site: "We have designed assistivetech.net to help users sift through the many choices and find the solutions they need for assistive technology." ABLEDATA Abledatas a national database of information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. ABLEDATA contains information on more than 23,000 assistive technology products, from white canes to voice output programs. The database contains detailed descriptions of each product including price and company information. The database also contains information on non-commercial prototypes, customized and one-of-a-kind products, and do-it-yourself designs.
