What is the Timeline for Developing a Section 504 Plan?
My 6 year old daughter had her 3 year reevaluation.
My 6 year old daughter had her 3 year reevaluation.
Disability as a constructed concept is not a commonly understood
Educators from Mesquite Elementary School, in Tucson, Arizona, have provided
Tim Villegas of Think Inclusive on the motivation to change from educating students with disabilities in segregated settings to inclusive settings where all means all.
My hope is that ThinkInclusive.us can create a bridge between educators, parents, and advocates (including self-advocates) to promote ideas, innovation and inspiration to change our world to be more accepting and value each and every human being.
The new school year is fast approaching and The Inclusive
"Presume competence. The same way I want people to assume I am competent, I also assume that others are competent".
Ollibean contributor Kristie Salzer talks about the benefits of "refueling" between lunch and dinner to decrease hunger related meltdowns for kids. We love her suggestions of 25 super easy snacks to get you started!
On Friday July 27, 2012, Nicole and Terri will be
People who are born deaf process the senses of touch
One reason, I suspect, is that people are so focused
This new brief focuses on bullying prevention legislation. To date,
(LiveScience) Individuals who are born deaf use the "hearing" part
Studies have shown when kids with disabilities are educated in inclusive settings, the classrooms are better for all of the students.
I hope you have an enjoyable and relaxing summer with
We are very proud to introduce Ollibean Think Tank member, Nicole
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Jedd Hafer, of Love & Logic® and asked him some of our questions. Jed's one of those people that you start talking to and feel like you've known him forever.
Introducing Ollibean Change Leaders - comprised of the most innovative,
Listen to the heart of this old soldier. As with
Parents naturally want what is best for their child, particularly
Correspondence to Sophie E. Ambrose, who is now at the
Sebastien is an 11 year old boy, who likes to do things any other 11 year old boy likes to do- play video games, watch sports on tv (especially his favorite player, Lebron James), and play baseball.
There could be some big changes awaiting you during the
The National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) creates a national
We appreciate the excellent feedback, and are making changes based on the input from our incredible and highly intelligent group of Beta Testers ( parents, kids living with diffability, self-advocates, therapists, educators, physicians, and freedom fighters) Hang on, fasten your seat belts, it might be a little bumpy along the way, but it will be worth it, we promise.
CHERRY HILL, N.J. (AP) — Teachers hurled insults like "bastard,"
Tech-Now, Inc. is one of the many organizations across the
Diane Cornwell said her seven year old, Cole, who happens to have Down Syndrome had a great time at his first Special Olympics event last Friday. She uploaded an album of 40 pictures to share and says Facebook blocked it for inappropriate content and locked her account.
Lots of kids get bullied. But kids with autism are
Dr. Joseph Valente is involved in comprehensive research in childhood studies, comparative and international education, educational anthropology, deaf studies and disability studies.
Marcus Titus, top U.S. breaststroker, rallied for change and got it. USA Swimming will allow the use of hand signals to accomodate Deaf swimmers at the summer Olympic trials.
April 19, 2012, 8:12 a.m. It has been a challenging