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Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Seeks Partners for Education Initiatives for Young People with Disabilities

The following came to our inboxes today. The full RFP is attached at the bottom of this page. The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts seeks to contract with eligible and qualified organizations to reinforce and expand education initiatives for … Continue reading

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Recreational Therapy and Children with Disabilities

Recreational therapy utilizes fun play activities to help children with disabilities, whether the disabilities are physical, mental or emotional, to learn daily living skills, improve socialization, and enjoy time with family and friends. Some of the benefits of recreational therapy … Continue reading

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The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Promoting, protecting, and ensuring human rights for ALL people with disabilities

Entered into force in 2008, the UN Convention of Persons with Disabilities (CPRD) is a treaty designed to promote, protect, and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities as … Continue reading

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The U.S. Department of Education Announces Regulations to Improve Outcomes for Children with Disabilities and Their Families

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Education announced the release of their final regulations that deal with the early intervention program of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). These regulations are aimed to help improve the … Continue reading

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Are new technologies such as the Apple iPad a miracle device for children with autism?

Since April is Autism Awareness Month we have been on the lookout for interesting articles, information, devices, and products related to assisting individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Fox News Online featured a story “Is the iPad a ‘Miracle Device’ for … Continue reading

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New Innovations: Service Delivery Changes in Caring for Children with Disabilities

If you haven’t signed up for the alert emails from AHRQ’s Innovation Exchange, you might have missed the July 6th edition featuring interventions and innovations in providing health care for children with special needs. This issue includes a hospital-based clinic … Continue reading

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NARIC Digital Archive Project: New Additions

A whole “new” crop of documents has been scanned and added to the digital archive including: Enhancing consumer-counselor working relationships in rehabilitation: Final report. McMahon, B. T. 2002 O14309. FORGING COALITIONS: NETWORKING WITH TRADITIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS TOWARD PROMOTING MINORITY … Continue reading

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