Monthly Archives: July 2011

Help ICAA Mind the Gap in Education

ICAA’s Project Mind the Gap is dedicated to education. We are holding the First Annual ICAA Mind the Gap School Supply Drive. Donate and sign up for your chance to win a $50 Marshalls gift card! ICAA wants to help … Continue reading

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Dr. Paula Kluth’s tip of the day “Draw a map of all items in the desk on a small index card and attach it to the inside “ceiling” of the desktop. This will help organizationally-challenged students find and replace items … Continue reading

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Message from Senator Joyce

Governor Patrick and his Administration are working to protect the innocent, disabled children of the Commonwealth by promulgating regulations which would ban the practice of aversive therapy in Massachusetts. The Department of Developmental Services has scheduled two public hearings on … Continue reading

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Advocate News on Judge Rotenberg Center

  PUBLIC NOTICE: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF REGULATIONS   In accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, the Department of Developmental Services (“DDS”)         proposes to … Continue reading

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Action Alerts!

Please make sure to continue checking on the Action Alerts Hover over the “Resources” tab and see the drop down menu. Action Alerts is in the drop down menu. Click on and see the Action Alerts. There is a new … Continue reading

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ICAA Radio Guest Dr. Paula Kluth

  Why is “Inclusion” a controversial word in 2011? Please read the special note from ICAA President at the end of this post.   Tip of the Day from Dr. Kluth’s website: Allow students with sensory challenges to listen to … Continue reading

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“Hacking” Autism?

The bold header reads “Help us hack Autism“, and it bothered me. I was working late, seeking out other autism organizations who claim advocacy in their missions to help with some of ICAA’s current efforts. I visited Autism Speaks’ site. … Continue reading

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