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Gov. Quinn is committed to rebalancing the state's system of caring for people with developmental disabilities so they can live more independent, fulfilling lives in the community.
Because the test is simple and non-verbal, it will also help researchers better understand neural processing in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
This is a learning disabled-led project looking to change that. We're setting up an advisory panel of people with learning disabilities, who can help to plan and guide it with their ideas. It's about an inclusive society which is good for everyone.More quotes »
Newsday's coverage
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Brain Anatomy in Dyslexics Varies By Gender, Study Finds
as estrogen can be protective after brain injury , suggesting another avenue that might lead to the sex-specific findings reported in this study." More information The U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has more about dyslexia . Read more »
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Winner: Jeffrey D. Forchelli
D. ForchelliAttorneyJeffrey D. Forchelli of Lattingtown was recently honored by the Center for Developmental Disabilities in Woodbury at its 54th annual Dinner Dance in recognition of his contributions to the organization. Forchelli is a managing partner at Read more »
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Manzione: Albany going backward in autism fight
to come to their home. And these children will long outlive their parents.The director of one Office for People With Developmental Disabilities agency on Long Island was quoted in a 2011 New York Times story as saying, "Several years ago we would open four Read more »
Around the web
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Maori health group offers Te Roopu Taurima help
An Auckland Maori health organisation is offering to help an intellectual disability care provider that has been heavily criticised by the Ministry of health. Te Roopu Taurima o Manukau has been under investigation after the ministry was alerted to an incr 37 m ago from Radio New Zealand Read more »
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Stour & Avon Magazine published Bus named after Charity Folk founder
OVER a 16-year period, the band Charity Folk raised more than £85,000 for Langside School, a specialist day school for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities run by Diverse Abilities Plus. Sadly the founder of the band, Graeme Hunt, who 42 m ago from This is Dorset Read more »
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A Smile As Big As The Moon
Inspiring drama based on the memoir by Mike Kersjes, a special education teacher who enrolled students with all manner of learning disabilities from autism to Down's syndrome into a space program originally conceived only for the most gifted young scientis 4:47 AM from Sky Movies Read more »
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Commission calls for overhaul of disability sector
The Human Rights Commission is calling for an overhaul of the disability sector in the light of a damning report into an intellectual disability care service. Police have laid charges against some staff at Maori care service Te Roopu Taurima o Manukau foll 5/23/13 from Radio New Zealand Read more »
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Friday’s letters: Relief for Edmonton’s growth pains
my peers who are concerned about drastic provincial budget cuts to service providers and Albertans receiving Persons with Developmental Disabilities funded supports. These cuts will end up compromising the well-being and safety of disabled Albertans. Some 5/23/13 from Edmonton Journal Read more »
