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Lisa Recommends: The ADA – 20 Years Later: Progress, Obstacles & Predictions

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:13:00 +0000

I received notification from a colleague regarding this webinar. It’s being held on July 15th at 10:00am PST. The Sierra Group is hosting it, and several guest speakers will be included. The cost is FREE to job seekers and veterans with disabilities. For professionals, there is a $29.95 charge. It looks to be an interesting agenda.

You can learn more about it by visiting:
http://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/740672298

Resources – ATWiki

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:03:04 +0000

It seems like there is a Wiki (or wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) for a lot of things these days Wikitravel, Wikinews, Wookieepedia…Today’s resource is a Wiki on Assistive Technology. ATWiki is an editable database of information on assistive technology. The intended audience of ATWiki includes all assistive technology users, service providers, rehabilitation professionals, educators, researchers in assistive technology, and relatives and caregivers of those that use assistive technology. Basically, anyone with an interest in the topic.

You can learn more about ATWiki by visiting:
http://atwiki.assistivetech.net.

Special Education Resource – Wrightslaw

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:54:56 +0000

While the majority of our posts are on work and disability issues, I thought it would be helpful to share a few resources specific to youth with disabilities. I’ve worked with many families and agencies who often have difficulty navigating the special education system. The reasons are vast, but one thing that’s become very apparent is that there is no “one size fits all” approach to working with a school district. Each district, while governed by the same laws, often addresses the needs of students in special education differently.

One resource I’ve found useful and have referred many people to is the Wrights Law website located at: http://www.wrightslaw.com. The site is geared toward parents, educators, advocates and attorneys interested in obtaining accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities. I’ve attended one of Pete and Pam Wright’s Boot Camps, and it was fantastic! They also have several publications I’ve consulted on a regular basis when working with special education issues. The books – Special Education Law and From Emotions to Advocacy – are listed on the right hand side of their home page. We also have them listed on our main website at: http://www.human-solutions.net/tools/books.html.

Stay tuned for additional posts related to youth with disabilities!