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The Future of Children The Future of Children is published twice annually to share information on major issues related to children's well-being. The journal is free and available on the web and can be ordered. Past issues have covered topics such as, Unintentional Injuries in Childhood, Domestic Violence and Children, When School is Out, Protecting Children from Abuse and Neglect, Financing Child Care, Special Education for Children with Disabilities, and long-term Outcomes of Early Childhood Programs. Website
The Importance of Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and their Families The Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities Program (Part C) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was created in 1986 to enhance the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities, minimize potential developmental delay, and reduce educational costs to our society by minimizing the need for special education services as children with disabilities reach school age. This fact sheet provides a brief overview of the Part C program and quick facts from the research on early brain development, the importance of intervening early, the benefits of early intervention, and current unmet needs. It is meant to be used as a tool to communicate with policymakers, pediatricians, families, and community leaders about the importance of high quality services for infants and toddlers with or at risk for developmental delays and their families. Document
The Inclusion in Child Care Project by the Center for Inclusive Child Care: An Evaluation Report The Center for Inclusive Child Care was funded by the Minnesota Department of Education to increase access to high quality information and trainings on best practices in the inclusion of children with disabilities. Right now in Minnesota, this need is especially great in the more remote areas of the state and with families and early care and education professionals who have a linguistic barrier that prevents them from accessing the necessary training and services. Already posed to provide high quality trainings through a Train the Trainer model, the Center for Inclusive Child Care (CICC) focused on improving the delivery system for their services and developing innovative techniques for reaching these audiences. Document
The International Dyslexia Association The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to the study and treatment of the learning disability, dyslexia. We are the oldest such organization in the U.S. that serves individuals with dyslexia, their families, and professionals in the field. IDA focuses its resources in four major areas: information and referral services, research, advocacy and direct services to professionals in the field of learning disabilities. Our peer-reviewed journal, "Annals of Dyslexia," is mailed annually to members. (View the table of contents from the 2000 issue.) Our subject-related "Perspectives" newsletters are distributed to members quarterly (past topics have included: teacher training, legal issues, parent issues, etc.) (View the article "Social and Emotional Problems Related to Dyslexia" from the Spring 1994 issue of "Perspectives.") Other topic-related publications are available for purchase by the public. (Check out the publications in our Online Store.) "Fact Sheets" are topic-related publications that are free to the public and can be found in the "About Dyslexia - More Infomation" sections of this web site. (View "Dyslexia Basics.") In addition, we fund research on neurological, educational and developmental issues as they relate to dyslexia. We advocate for the rights of individuals with dyslexia both through the legal and Federal legislative systems. And based upon models in place in our Orange County, CA and New Jersey branches, we are developing programs to provide services (testing, tutoring, remedial instruction, etc.) throughout our branch network directly to individuals with dyslexia. Website
The IRIS Center The IRIS Center is a national center dedicated to improving education outcomes for all children, especially those with disabilities birth through age twenty-one, through the use of effective evidence-based practices and interventions. Developed in collaboration with nationally recognized researchers and education experts, IRIS resources are designed to address instructional and classroom issues of great importance to today’s educators, issues like response-to-intervention (RTI), classroom behavior management, and early childhood instruction, among many, many more. IRIS resources are used in college instruction, professional development activities, and independent learning opportunities for practicing educators. Website
The Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities The mission of the Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities is to work toward assuring that people with developmental disabilities receive the necessary support: achieve increased independence, self determination, productivity integration and inclusion into the community. Workshop information, news and events, a lending library and publications are available through the website. Website
The Nth Degree Inclusion T-Shirts This site is about recognizing today's injustices and tomorrow's possibilities. If we are to make this world a better place for everyone we must make it a better place for those of us living with disabilities, for we are everyone, now and someday.Inclusion t-shirts are available for purchase through this website. Website
The Sibling Support Project The Sibling Support Project is a national effort dedicated to the life-long concerns of brothers and sisters of people who have special health, developmental, or mental health concerns. We believe that disabilities, illness, and mental health issues affect the lives of all family members. Consequently, we want to increase the peer support and information opportunities for brothers and sisters of people with special needs and to increase parents' and providers' understanding of sibling issues. Our mission is accomplished by training local service providers on how to create community-based peer support programs for young siblings; hosting workshops, listservs, and websites for young and adult siblings; and increasing parents' and providers' awareness of siblings' unique, lifelong, and ever-changing concerns through workshops, websites, and written materials. Website
The UConn University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities engages in innovative disability related research, training and technical assistance to bring about societal change and improvement in relation to people with disabilities. Website
Understanding Learning Disabilities--Inclusion Strategies for Meeting Learning Needs Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel wrap up this four part podcast series with Martha Moriarty and Mary Beth Kelley of the Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota by discussing useful inclusion strategies for children who may have behavioral characteristics of ADHD or learning disabilities. Mary Beth shares many of the ways a setting can be adapted to meet the learning needs of all children and especially support those who struggle with language or attention. Podcast
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