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Walmart Awards $600,000 to AAPD for Internship Program
Money to fund leadership opportunities for students with disabilities in the nation's capital

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is excited to announce the investment of $600,000 from Walmart, with support from the Walmart Foundation, to support a significant expansion of AAPD's internship opportunities in public service for students with disabilities.

Working together over the next two years, AAPD and Walmart will build the new AAPD Summer Internship Program with opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and law students with all types of disabilities from all around the country to intern with members of Congress, Congressional Committees, the Executive Branch, federal agencies and offices of government affairs. AAPD and Walmart firmly believe that a key to professional, personal, and academic success for students with disabilities can be the life-changing experience of a Washington, D.C. summer internship. 

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Learning Ally is the new name for Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic

New name reflects nonprofit’s strategy to support a widening population of individuals with learning differences and reading disabilities

- Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D), a 63-year old nonprofit organization serving over 300,000 individuals across the U.S. with learning differences and reading disabilities,announced that it has officially changed its name to Learning Ally™ – effective April 11, 2011.

Apr 15, 2011 - 8:14:22 PM Read more

Call for Nominations!
 
EP’s Annual Education issue is fast approaching and we’re looking for nominations from our readership for the 2010 Models of Excellence in Education. Honor the hard working educational professionals who are making a difference in the lives of students with special needs by sending us their names, school names, photos, and a brief description of what they do to Dpuglisi@eparent.com.
 
To be included in the September issue get your nominations in by 8/15/10.

Jul 16, 2010 - 4:55:17 PM Read more

U.S. Department of Education Makes Public State-by-State Restraint and Seclusion Information

Today, the Department posted a summary of state laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines regarding the use of restraint and seclusion techniques in schools: www.ed.gov/policy/seclusion/seclusion-state-summary.html. The summary is a result of U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s letter issued to Chief State School Officers on July 31, 2009, urging a review of current state policies and guidelines regarding the use of restraint and seclusion in schools. Since August, the Department’s regional Comprehensive Centers have researched and compiled information on state-by-state restraint and seclusion techniques.

Feb 25, 2010 - 6:40:02 PM Read more

Rifton Equipment Launches a New Product Aimed at Helping Children Become More Active in School

Two and a half years worth of research and design produces the new Rifton Activity Chair

For the third time in 13 months, Rifton Equipment is announcing a new, life-changing product: the Rifton Activity Chair.  The new and improved chair was developed with feedback from therapists through surveys, focus group testing, and their direct requests.  The new Rifton Activity Chair will be ready for customers direct and through dealers on March 10, 2010 and will eventually replace Rifton’s current Seating System and Advancement Chair. 

Feb 5, 2010 - 10:30:46 AM Read more

School Support Lacking for Emotional, Behavioral Issues, Say Parents

1/3 of parents give primary schools an “A;” less than 1/4 give secondary schools an “A”

 

School psychologists, counselors and social workers are often the first line of support for children with behavioral, emotional or family problems. Problems can range from attention deficit disorder and homelessness to depression and bullying all of which can make academic success a challenge.

Jan 22, 2010 - 1:57:17 AM Read more

Educating Students With Disabilities in Cyberspace: Ashford University Recognizes National Disability Employee Awareness Month

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National Disability Employee Awareness Month in October recognizes contributions made by Americans with disabilities to the workforce and in society. Online higher education readies this workforce and makes earning a college degree accessible for more students.

Oct 29, 2009 - 12:09:51 PM Read more

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