Posts filed under: intellectual disability
July 19
ABC News
Dr. Besser's Notebook: Special Olympics' Legacy for Us All
When I was in medical school at the University of Pennsylvania more than 20 years ago, our class volunteered to work at the Special Olympics Games in Philadelphia.
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ABC News
Dr. Besser's Notebook: Special Olympics' Legacy for Us All
When I was in medical school at the University of Pennsylvania more than 20 years ago, our class volunteered to work at the Special Olympics Games in Philadelphia.
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Filed Under: Special Olympics, healthcare, intellectual disability, public policy, recreation
June 22
The Journal News (White Plains, N.Y.)
'People' before disabilities
New York will finally update the name of the state office charged with ensuring fair treatment and quality-of-life to people with various developmental disabilities, not just by taking the "r" word out of the title, but by adding "people" to it.
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The Journal News (White Plains, N.Y.)
'People' before disabilities
New York will finally update the name of the state office charged with ensuring fair treatment and quality-of-life to people with various developmental disabilities, not just by taking the "r" word out of the title, but by adding "people" to it.
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Filed Under: developmental disability, intellectual disability, language, public policy
June 8
NewJerseyNewsroom.com
New Jersey looks to remove words such as ‘retarded' and ‘idiot' from state law
The state Senate Health and Senior Services Committee has approved legislation that would remove demeaning and disrespectful terms for individuals with developmental disabilities from state law.
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NewJerseyNewsroom.com
New Jersey looks to remove words such as ‘retarded' and ‘idiot' from state law
The state Senate Health and Senior Services Committee has approved legislation that would remove demeaning and disrespectful terms for individuals with developmental disabilities from state law.
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Filed Under: developmental disability, intellectual disability, language, public policy
June 7
The New York Times
Name Change at Agency to Remove ‘Retardation’
For the second time in a year, New York legislators are considering changing the name of one of the only state agencies in the country with “retardation” still in its title.
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The New York Times
Name Change at Agency to Remove ‘Retardation’
For the second time in a year, New York legislators are considering changing the name of one of the only state agencies in the country with “retardation” still in its title.
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Filed Under: developmental disability, intellectual disability, language, long-term care, public policy
June 6
WLS-TV (Chicago)
Academy focuses on kids with disabilities
For more than 35 years, Clare Woods Academy has been providing education to children with disabilities with a customized curriculum.
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WLS-TV (Chicago)
Academy focuses on kids with disabilities
For more than 35 years, Clare Woods Academy has been providing education to children with disabilities with a customized curriculum.
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Filed Under: K-12, autism spectrum, developmental disability, education, intellectual disability, learning disability
June 4
San Diego Union-Tribune
Sheriff’s program is bridge to mentally disabled
If yelling and banging inside Cherri Cary’s house were to prompt a 911 call, officers most likely would prepare to encounter a violent person.
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San Diego Union-Tribune
Sheriff’s program is bridge to mentally disabled
If yelling and banging inside Cherri Cary’s house were to prompt a 911 call, officers most likely would prepare to encounter a violent person.
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Filed Under: developmental disability, disability awareness, intellectual disability, psychiatric disability, public policy, public safety
May 29
Houston Chronicle
State says it can staff mental facilities
State officials expressed confidence Thursday they will be able to address “extremely serious staffing concerns” and a 60 percent turnover rate among workers who provide direct care to Texans with mental disabilities in the Lubbock State Supported Living Center.
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Houston Chronicle
State says it can staff mental facilities
State officials expressed confidence Thursday they will be able to address “extremely serious staffing concerns” and a 60 percent turnover rate among workers who provide direct care to Texans with mental disabilities in the Lubbock State Supported Living Center.
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Filed Under: developmental disability, healthcare, housing, intellectual disability, long-term care, psychiatric disability, public policy
May 27
St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times
Families rally to save special ed teacher threatened by budget cuts
The rumblings started in March. Parents of adults with disabilities heard that state budget cuts could affect the staff in a program they love.
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St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times
Families rally to save special ed teacher threatened by budget cuts
The rumblings started in March. Parents of adults with disabilities heard that state budget cuts could affect the staff in a program they love.
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Filed Under: developmental disability, education, intellectual disability, public policy
May 23
The Hill
Bipartisan Senate bill aims to take 'retarded' out of federal lexicon
Senators are preparing to eliminate all references in federal law to the terms “mental retardation” and “mentally retarded individual.”
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The Hill
Bipartisan Senate bill aims to take 'retarded' out of federal lexicon
Senators are preparing to eliminate all references in federal law to the terms “mental retardation” and “mentally retarded individual.”
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Filed Under: intellectual disability, language, public policy
May 20
Michigan Radio
Two Cities: Are Charters Opting Out of Special Ed?
One of the first things you notice when you step inside Banneker Elementary in New Orleans is the elevator. You can't miss it: It's on your left, just past the security guard. And as Cheryllyn Branch will tell you, that is one well-worn elevator. Branch is principal of Banneker Elementary, one of the few remaining traditional public schools in the city.
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Michigan Radio
Two Cities: Are Charters Opting Out of Special Ed?
One of the first things you notice when you step inside Banneker Elementary in New Orleans is the elevator. You can't miss it: It's on your left, just past the security guard. And as Cheryllyn Branch will tell you, that is one well-worn elevator. Branch is principal of Banneker Elementary, one of the few remaining traditional public schools in the city.
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Filed Under: K-12, education, intellectual disability, learning disability
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