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Free Evening at The Discovery Museum May 19th

Especially for Me! Free Evening for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum Saturday, May 19, 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the Discovery Museum in Acton, MA. Learn more and register here

May 17, Author Harold S Kushner to Speak

On May 17 from 7-9pm in the King Building, 454 Water St., Framingham, MA.
Learn more here.

News You Can Use From NICHCY – April, 2012 Newsletter

April 2012 | Child Safety ~ Safe and Inclusive Living and Learning Environments
Living and learning in safe and inclusive environments calls to mind the many ingredients that go into creating safe and healthy places for our children to grow-including the world within themselves…Read the whole newsletter here.

Obama Scrutinizes Special Education

Federal education officials say they’re looking to encourage better academic achievement among students with disabilities rather than simply ensuring schools follow the law. Learn more…

I’ve Got Your Back

Washington, DC – On Friday, February 10, 150 leaders of The Arc from across the country met with a variety of senior White House officials at a Community Leaders Briefing to ask questions and discuss issues facing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) (for Massachusetts attendees please see list below which includes towns). The session, held just for The Arc, included an unannounced visit from President Barack Obama. The President spoke of his commitment to people with disabilities saying, “I’ve got your back.” Click here to see video of the the President’s speech.

Assistive technology solutions fact sheet

The Family Center on Technology and Disability has a new AT fact sheet that provides visual examples of a range of Assistive Technology products to help parents begin their search for assistive technology. The fact sheet includes basic questions to consider when trying to identify AT devices that will best suit your child and illustrates examples of some of the AT options available. Each AT example has an icon indicating whether it is high-tech, mid-tech, or low-tech. Check it out here!

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.

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