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Over 50 million Americans, or 1 in 5 people, or 20% of the U.S. population, are living with at least one disability, and most Americans will experience a disability some time during the course of their lives. source: CDCSearch my site
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Why My Transition Presentation?
High school students will learn what college is really about. The laws change, IDEA v. ADA, and so do the supports. Know what to expect in college with regards to your academic accommodations. Learn what classes you should be taking in high school to best prepare for postsecondary institutions.Gina Carson, Education Coach
I have seen the need for students, primarily high school students transitioning, but could be as young as elementary age, to be "coached" in what classes to take in order to best prepare for after graduation. We need to remember we are all entitled to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and we should make the most of it. This may mean you need my services to analyze your secondary path. Although students have disabilities, we still want them to be challenged at school, and to receive the most rigorous education available. This means taking 4 years of math in high school, and cutting out study hall for an additional academic class. For a nominal fee, I will meet with you and analyze your situation and give you a plan of action.Hire Me
I can provide your institution with high-quality professional development sessions to move your faculty and staff from the traditional teacher centered instructional approach to today’s technology-based learning environments. As NJ’s premiere Instructional Technology Consultant for online and blended/hybrid class usability, your faculty and staff will walk away with a wealth of knowledge and concrete strategies for implementing technology into their workday immediately.Why my PD worskshop?
I am available to educate faculty and staff on accessibility concerns including information about Section 508 requirements for web page content. Instructors will leave my workshop with UD action steps they can immediately implement in any classroom. Instructors will learn how to create course documents that are accessible to all students.
Tag Archives: disability statistics
Developmental Disabilities Affect 1 in 7 U.S. Children
FYI 15% of American children have a developmental disability, including autism and ADHD, according to a new report from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s an increase of almost 2 percentage points from 1997 to 2008, or … Continue reading
Count Down to the launch of the World Report on Disability
News alert from the Disability and Rehabilitation Team at WHO On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December 2010, the count down began to the launch of the World Report on Disability on 9 June 2011 in Geneva. This … Continue reading
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MRI Spots High Functioning Autism
Interesting… In a study published online this week in the journal Autism Research, researchers report they that were able to use a magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI machine, to take a brain scan from which they can accurately distinguish individuals … Continue reading
2010 Survey of Americans with Disabilities
THE ADA, 20 YEARS LATER: The Kessler Foundation/NOD 2010 Survey of Americans with Disabilities
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Budget cuts set to affect NJ’s college students with disabilities
NJ’s investment in the Regional Centers pays dividends for blind, deaf, and learning disabled students, who rely on these services so they won’t be financially dependent on taxpayers for the rest of their lives. Please make a commitment to NJ’s … Continue reading
Police Intervention More Common For Students With Disabilities
Police Intervention More Common For Students With Disabilities It’s 2009… this shouldn’t be the case… most police officers must not be trained properly, which is a joke when there are FREE online tutorials available from the federal government (through the … Continue reading