Tips for Students with Disabilities Preparing for College
Tips for Students with Disabilities Preparing for College! Joan M. Azarva, Ms.ED has created “Learning Disabilities: 10 Success Tips for High School Students with College Aspirations”
Download the Guide Here!
IMPACT
The latest issue of IMPACT – my favorite newsletter, is now available. This issue, Supporting the Social Well-Being of Children and Youth with Disabilities, contains some excellent articles for Transition age families. Learn more here.
Family Support Directory Now Available
The Family Support Directory from the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services is now available online.
This is a great resource for families of children and adults!
Wayland Public Library Presentations
“The Path to Independence”
The Wayland Library will offer the first seminar in a series titled “The Path to Independence” on Monday, Jan. 30. This monthly speaker series for adults with disabilities and their families will address the major life and career needs of the disabled adult population. Learn more here.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
“A Parent’s Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder,” has recently been updated by the National Institute of Mental Health. Learn more
Federation for Children Conference
Parents of Children Ages Birth—22: Conference for Federation for Children with Special Needs: Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the World Trade Center – Boston.
The 2012 Visions of Community conference will feature over 30 workshops in multiple languages, on a range of topics including the IEP process, advocacy, transition, & recreation, and showcasing more than 75 exhibitors. This is also a great time to network with other families and pick up free resources. Learn more here.
News You Can Use for 2012
Welcome to 2012! January is a month of fresh starts: new calendars, new semesters, new resolutions. Many of us use this time to launch efforts to improve our eating habits, start new workout regimes, organize our files, and focus on positive action. Read more at NICHY.ORG
