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Today's mandates for special-needs students set schools up for lawsuits, conflict with No Child Left Behind requirements, and waste taxpayers' money. Here are some alternatives. Via Mark E. Deschaine, PhD 
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Girls and boys with autism spectrum disorder may both face social rejection from peers, but exclusion by girls may be harder to spot, recent research suggests. Via Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
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"According to the National Education Association (NEA), the number of U.S. students enrolled in special education programs has risen 30 percent over the past 10 years. Additionally, the NEA reports that nearly every general education classroom in the country includes students with disabilities ..." Via Leona Ungerer, Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
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Girls and boys with autism spectrum disorder may both face social rejection from peers, but exclusion by girls may be harder to spot, recent research suggests. Via Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
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At first the school claimed that there weren't enough yearbook pages, now they're admitting the move was intentional. Via Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
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UDL theory (universal design for learning) can help embed a personalized approach to the instructional design process. Via Paige Brooks-Jeffiers, Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
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Personal stories from educators and parents speaking out on the underfunding of special education: http://t.co/Tua5twgF6v #FundIDEA Via Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
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Produced by Mirko Popadic, Inclusion: A Special Education Dilemma is an hour-long video that presents a roundtable discussion of the issue of bringing childr... Via Trude Burnett
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The infographic we have for you today provides an excellent explanation of what Universal Design for Learning is all about. We invite you to check it out and share with us your thoughts.
Via John Evans
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A few things are certain in life: death, taxes, and the fact that designers love to hate Comic Sans. Lately though, there's been a lot of discussion around the idea that this widely loa… Via aufaitLibrarian
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UDL theory (universal design for learning) can help embed a personalized approach to the instructional design process. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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May 20, 2015 9:16 AM
So important to consider while designing and teaching!
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Most people would agree that the best strategy for PDF accessibility is to integrate accessibility best practices prior to the conversion process, when the document is first being created.
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This quick guide is designed to provide a high-level understanding of how to use different types of campus technologies accessibly. For more detailed information follow the links for each technology.
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Public school systems across the nation are rethinking special education, as the number of children diagnosed with autism continues to rise. Via Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
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In this winning essay for the Wellcome Trust science writing prize, Kate Szell reports on research into prosopagnosia – face blindness Via Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- A Utah mother says the high school that angered her by leaving special education students out of its yearbook has decided to print special inserts with their photos. Via Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
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“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” Albert , 1952 letter Many groups are misrepresented in our society. For instance, inner-city minorities are often stereotyped as highly athletic or musically gifted. “Model minorities” are often stereotyped as over-achievers. Yet at the same time, most people acknowledge one way or another that many [ ] The post Those on the Spectrum Might be the Most Misrepresented Group in Today’s Society appeared first on Autism Daily Newscast. Via Autism Daily Newscast, Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
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Serious barriers continue to jeopardize the well-being of people with disabilities in the wake of disasters and in other emergency situations, a new federal Via Trude Burnett, Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
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June 2, 2014 11:56 AM
Important to keep emergency drills in mind when planning for your classroom.
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Innovate My School motivates teachers to think beyond traditional boundaries, lead proactively and, most importantly, stay informed. Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa) , Evdokia Roka, Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
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May 28, 2015 4:21 AM
10 outils pour aider les élèves en situation de handicap 
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October 23, 2016 2:42 PM
Sometimes one might think providing assistive technology is a fast solution, however one has to know how to implement it. For example a common type of assistive technology can be speech to text software. Many speech to text software platforms exist, one as the provider has to be knowledgeable in terms of the disability one is combating and if the specific software will work for it. Different software contains different features, features that can make a difference in learning. It is our responsibility to be aware of what is being used and how it is being used.
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This is one of the best explanations for dyslexia in a long time. It is simple and to the point. If all teachers could have this understanding perhaps classrooms would be more effective for this population. I would love to hear your feedback after you take... Via Kathy Dussault McCall
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Am I required to attend IEP meetings if I am not a Special Education teacher? I've been asked that more than once as the Special Education teacher, and especially as a Resource Specialist, also known as Special Academic Instructor.The answer in our state is that at least one general education teacher who has the student on his/her caseload needs attend any IEP (Individualized Education Program) whether it be qualifying (evaluating to see if the student will enter Special Education), annual (the once a year assessment), triennial (every third year the educational psychologist also assesses), or an addendum which is called for a unique reason at any time. However, the better school sites have the entire teaching team there. The teachers at my middle school were very dedicated (and wanted to keep their positions) and supported the Special Ed. kids very effectively with attendance. Via Trude Burnett
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June 8, 2014 8:06 PM
Special Education starts and ends w/ General Education. These are some reaffirming suggestions for the Gen Ed teachers who don't feel children w/ IEP's are their kids too.
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Oliver Sacks’ latest book “On the move” is a glorious memoir. | National Aphasia Association http://t.co/OAAxcQIDBB
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Learn how you can use cool colors to your advantage when designing your eLearning courses.
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The dolls are custom-designed for their owners, parents can request a doll with the same disability as their child
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Accessibility features include the ability to increase the size of text and images. For someone who needs large print to read, this can be a revelation, as so few books are published in this format. The colors can usually be changed to suit a person's requirements for their visual or cognitive condition. This can be of great benefit for someone with low vision, or with a cognitive reading impairment, as often a different color combination can be easier to read. E-books can also be read by a blind person using a feature where the text on screen is spoken to them with a synthetic voice, or sent to a connected device that uses a matrix of plastic pins to form braille letters, to be read by touch. These accessibility features are available on tablet computers such as the iPad and on Android tablets costing as little as £119 (about $192 or €140). And iPads and iPhones come with a built-in (free) text-to-speech capability called VoiceOver, which is very popular with people who are visually impaired.
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