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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Advocacy Alert
If your school district or a school district you know of is engaging in the regular practice of separate schedules and shortened school days for special education students, be aware that this is a violation of the students’ rights and … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Education
Tagged advocacy alert, Americans with Disabilities Act, Antonia Elementary School, Antonia Middle School, Autism, Clyde Hamrick Elementary, Disabilities, discrimination, discrimination against disabled students, Education advocacy, Fox C-6 Schools, Fox High School, Fox Schools, Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), George Guffey Elementary School, Hodge Elementary, IDEA, Least Restrictive Environment, Lone Dell Elementary, Meramec Heights Elementary School, public school district discrimination against students with disabilities, Seckman Elementary Schoo, Seckman High School, Seckman Middle School, Section 504, segregation, separate school schedules, Simpson Elementary
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ICAA Radio Updates
We have been flooded with e-mails and calls about the ICAA Radio program. Here is what you need to know: The last four episodes of ICAA Radio have been live segments only. Future shows will be live only unless otherwise … Continue reading
Action Alerts
Please keep an eye on the Action Alerts tab for updates. There is a case out of Virginia right now. 9 year old boy ran away from parents and has been lost for more than 3 days now. Please see … Continue reading
Posted in Community, ICAA Project Safety, Support
Tagged Action Alerts, Critical missing, ICAA. Action Alerts, Project Lifesaver International
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Concerns at Fox School District
Separate is not equal. The practice of separate schedules for students with disabilities, that several schools throughout the nation have been practicing, and which most often shortens the students’ school days, keeps students from fully accessing their education. Even a … Continue reading
Special Article from “Dude, I’m An Aspie”
I read about a young boy, age 6, learning to use PECS in school to communicate from the October 19th article I am sharing with you today. He does not verbally communicate at this time but with supportive teachers, and … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged Aspergers, Autism, communication for autistic people, Dude I'm An Aspie, Emily Malabey, Matt Friedman, nonverbal, PECs, Picture Exchange System
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ICAA Addresses School Board
Friends, ICAA addressed a local public School Board on Tuesday of this week. This is the second time ICAA representatives have addressed this particular district regarding the systemic practice of early dismissal for students with disabilities. We acknowledged the members … Continue reading
THANKS!
Thank you to Senator Schmitt’s office for donating some candy and prizes today for ICAA’s Crestwood HUB. We have children and families frequently coming by, so we are glad to have goodies on hand for this and for our monthly … Continue reading
