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Pathways RTC to host webinar on supporting LGBTQI2-S youth

The NIDRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center for Pathways to Positive Futures (Pathways RTC) will host a webinar, A Guide to Inform Local Efforts to Support and Affirm LGBTQI2–S Children, Youth, and Families, March 25th 12pm PDT (3pm EDT). The … Continue reading

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Free Webcast TOMORROW – Achieving Meaningful Employment for Youth with ASD: High School Transition the Project SEARCH Way

You still have time to sign up for tomorrow’s webcast from SEDL: SEDL’s VR Autism Project is offering free upcoming webcasts featuring vocational programs that work! VR Autism identifies effective programs that assist people with ASD in finding competitive, long-term … Continue reading

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Still time to register for the TBI Summit!

Join the NIDRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Interventions for Children and Youth with TBI November 15th for one-day summit focused on educational strategies and psychosocial interventions for children with TBI. The program includes a series of presentations and … Continue reading

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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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White House Disability Call for August

At 2pm EST on August 24th, 2012, the White House Disability Call took place. The call was led by Kareem Dale, Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy and the speaker’s for the call were Valerie Jarett, Senior Adviser to … Continue reading

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Just in Time: The 2012 Juvenile Arthritis Conference is this July 19th through 22nd

Just in time for Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month is the Arthritis Foundation‘s signature, nationwide event for families affected by juvenile arthritis. This three-day education event focuses on health, wellness and fun for children affected by arthritis, lupus, myositis, ankylosing spondylitis, … Continue reading

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July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month!

Primarily thought of as an “old persons” disease, arthritis can affect individuals of any age, including children.  Approximately 300,000 children in the U.S. have juvenile arthritis (JA). JA is a general term to describe the many autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, … Continue reading

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Join SSA’s Ticket to Work Program and AAPD for a Twitter Chat June 22nd!

On June 22nd starting at 12pm EST, join @chooseworkssa and @AAPD for a Twitter discussion on disability and employment. This month’s focus is Career Help for Youth-In-Transition. Send direct messages to either Twitter handle or use #DEchat to tag your … Continue reading

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Break out the Green for Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 6th – 12th)

In 1949, the National Mental Health Association established May as mental health month.  Just over 50 years after the inception of mental health month; in 2004, the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health declared the first full week … Continue reading

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New Guide: Managing your own Personal Assistance Services

The Office on Disability and Employment Policy has developed a guide for youth with disabilities transitioning to adulthood: Making the Move to Managing Your Own Personal Assistance Services (PAS): A Toolkit for Youth with Disabilities Transitioning to Adulthood Whether moving … Continue reading

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