Monthly Archives: April 2012

Mind the Gap in Education

The ICAA Mind the Gap in Education project is special because it is dedicated to supporting schools and recognizing educators. This year, we will be awarding a special recognition to the educator you have nominated. We will be announcing the … Continue reading

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Emily Malabey in Jefferson City

Emily Malabey, President of ICAA, spoke in Jefferson City, Missouri’s capital, about her concerns over systematic discrimination against autistic children in public school schedules.

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Perspective

I don’t see the world the same as you do. You see a classroom and I see a chair I don’t always notice what else is in there. … Too much information keeps coming my way It’s so hard to … Continue reading

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It’s Time to Advocate

Aside from working to provide education supports for students, educators, and schools, we also work hard to provide people directly with funding for therapy or other supports needed related to their disability. We often work with other organizations and advocates … Continue reading

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What’s Wrong With This Picture?

Background: The photo above was taken by this young man’s mother. The young man in the photo has a disability, and depends on his wheelchair to get around.  The mother had reasonable expectation that the chorus teacher (pictured here) would … Continue reading

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Autism Awareness-No Mourning Allowed

One of our members stumbled across a large colorful image about “Autism Awareness Month.”  The image had loud, garish puzzle pieces all running together with the caption: “April is Autism Month. Wouldn’t it be lovely if autism only lasted a … Continue reading

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