Monthly Archives: November 2011

Inclusion Awards

Posted on November 30, 2011 by ICAA

“The State of Missouri Governor’s Council on Disability Annual Inclusion Award program recognizes and honors a Missouri resident, organization or business that illustrates excellence in leadership for best inclusion practices. Innovative universal design and assistive technology concepts that incorporate people … Continue reading →

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What About Us?

Posted on November 28, 2011 by ICAA

For some time, many advocates have been trying to raise all the awareness that needs to be raised about autism.  Awareness raising generally means educating the community, and dispelling popular myths. One of the myths that some of us have … Continue reading →

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Operation Hope

Posted on November 16, 2011 by ICAA

The ICAA charitable project, Operation Hope is underway. Please consider giving before December 12th.  We will begin distributing the gifts by December 14th to one or more area residential settings for people with disabilities.  Gifts and donations may be dropped … Continue reading →

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Autism Disclosure

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Emily Malabey

“Come out for the man who is non- or semi-verbal and, more importantly, your friend. Come out for a woman, whose twenty-second birthday is tomorrow, facing early retirement in a rundown group home. Come out for the latest youth shot … Continue reading →

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Inclusion

Posted on November 14, 2011 by ICAA

Why is “inclusion” such a controversial word?  Maybe it’s time to challenge the long held accepted ideas of what “inclusion” means and what it does not mean. Let’s look at the word. According to Merriam-Webster: (1)inclusion: the act of including: … Continue reading →

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New Autism Blog Resource- Coming in 2012

Posted on November 9, 2011 by ICAA

We will begin posting the “No Puzzles Here”blog resource beginning in the new year. This resource will include information about autism, education, advocacy, community, parenting, and a diverse collection of perspectives. The autism resource blog will be regularly updated. More … Continue reading →

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The Judge Rotenberg Center

Posted on November 6, 2011 by ICAA

As many of our friends, associates and supporters know, we are opposed to what we consider are abuses, discrimination and violations of students’ rights at the Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC). The ICAA Radio program has welcomed Senator Joyce, and some … Continue reading →

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