Tag Archives: Autism

Updates

Posted on April 27, 2013 by ICAA

Local News: Many of you have been asking about the recent case involving an O’Fallon, Missouri family which found a child with autism who was caged in the basement.  Here is the information we have thus far: March 15, 2013: … Continue reading →

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Judge Rotenberg Center News

Posted on February 25, 2013 by ICAA

As many of you know, the ICAA has been advocating the closure, or at least the end of questionable practices, at the Judge Rotenberg Center for several years. Recently, we have been in touch with advocates, reporters and legislators who … Continue reading →

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Differentiated diplomas?

Posted on February 13, 2013 by ICAA

ICAA members keep the lines of communication open with legislators. As advocates, we feel it is our duty to be informed regarding legislation affecting special needs families and individuals with disabilities. We ask that you all look at this proposed … Continue reading →

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Announcements

Posted on December 19, 2012 by ICAA

HAPPY 2013 from all of us at ICAA. We hope you enjoy the holiday with loved ones.  During this time, we will be enjoying a working vacation, continuing the Hope for the Holidays campaign. Anyone donating $30 or more through … Continue reading →

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Recent Tragedies Not Related to Autism

Posted on December 15, 2012 by ICAA

Many of us have been inundated with various reports following the recent tragic events in Connecticut.  An individual shot several schoolchildren, school workers, himself and allegedly his own mother.  While investigators and other officials are attempting to piece together the … Continue reading →

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Including Samuel

Posted on October 12, 2012 by ICAA

Award winning Photojournalist, Dan Habib is the ICAA Radio guest Sunday at 5:30 PM Central.  The show is back from hiatus and has been in full swing.  We’re excited to have Dan on the show and we are grateful for … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 25, 2012 by ICAA

Meeting Mathew Number 42: Fall 2012 For more about this story, and the Southern Poverty Law Center “Teaching Tolerance Project”, and the toolkit that follows this article, please see their website here.   The two teachers who asked for my … Continue reading →

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