Author Archives: Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network
NC ABLE Act: Responses to Frequently Asked Questions
Source: Pages – NC ABLE Program Frequently Asked Questions
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Graduation Rate Trending Up For Students With Disabilities – Disability Scoop
For the third year in row, federal officials say that the graduation rate for the nation’s students with disabilities is on the rise. Source: Graduation Rate Trending Up For Students With Disabilities – Disability Scoop
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Education Law Tightens Testing Cap For Students With Disabilities – Disability Scoop
With a new federal law, the nation’s education landscape is getting an overhaul and advocates say they expect the changes are a step in the right direction for students with disabilities. Source: Education Law Tightens Testing Cap For Students With … Continue reading
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Disability Awareness Effort Asks People To ‘Just Say Hi’ – Disability Scoop
Apple’s Siri and CEO Tim Cook are the latest to sign on for a star-studded campaign encouraging people to lose their fear of interacting with those who have disabilities. Source: Disability Awareness Effort Asks People To ‘Just Say Hi’ – … Continue reading
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Research traces cause of organ dysfunction in Down syndrome
Source: Research traces cause of organ dysfunction in Down syndrome
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Water Park In The Works For Those With Special Needs – Disability Scoop
Five years after establishing the world’s first fully-accessible theme park, construction is underway on a water park where every attraction promises to be disability-friendly. Source: Water Park In The Works For Those With Special Needs – Disability Scoop
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This Man With Down Syndrome Totally Transformed Himself To Compete In A Bodybuilding Contest
“Bodybuilding is in my blood.” Source: This Man With Down Syndrome Totally Transformed Himself To Compete In A Bodybuilding Contest
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Accessibility Urged On Road To Self-Driving Cars – Disability Scoop
A federal agency is calling on automakers and lawmakers alike to consider the needs of people with disabilities as self-driving cars inch closer to reality. Source: Accessibility Urged On Road To Self-Driving Cars – Disability Scoop
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Nashville jury awards man in altered pics $150K
A Nashville man with Down syndrome was awarded $150,000 by a federal jury on Wednesday. Source: Nashville jury awards man in altered pics $150K
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IEP Roadmap | How to Seek Out Special Education Services for Your Child – Understood
Getting an IEP may seem complicated. But the process boils down to a few key questions. Use this flowchart to find out how to get your child special education services. Source: IEP Roadmap | How to Seek Out Special Education … Continue reading
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