Intellectual Disability- The News You Need This Week (1/24/12)

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The Bioethics of Intellectual Disability

It’s a bit dangerous to pontificate without access to all the facts, not just what one gleans from newspapers. However, it does seem that people with intellectual disabilities are regard by some as having less dignity than the rest of us. It’s a dangerous idea.

Growing up with developmental disabilities: 9 tips from UCSF expert Roberta Rehm

Roberta S. Rehm, PhD, RN, FAAN of UCSF is an expert in the area of transition planning for youth with chronic health conditions and developmental disabilities. In this interview she shares some of her tips for anxious parents.

A Path to an Independent Life

Currently, 43 students with conditions from autism to Down syndrome are enjoying college life as members of prestigious school. They are Bruins.

Initiative To Address High Number Of Blacks In Special Education

The National Association for the Education of African American Children with Learning Disabilities is teaming up with federal education officials to train parents across the country to effectively advocate for kids. The goal, they say, is to ensure that students are labeled appropriately by their school districts and receive the services they need.

NYers Of The Week: Disabled Residents Craft Mural To Raise Awareness

The work of eight special artists was unveiled Wednesday at the state Office of People With Developmental Disabilities, or OPWDD. The mural was five weeks in the making, a way for people like Lisa Kasper to raise awareness for people with special needs.

The World Through Tran’s Eyes

His younger brother Cuong Tran explained how despite a lifetime of struggles, Tran has always worn a warm smile on his face and accepted everyone with a friendly handshake.

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Hill House – A Castle for our Kids

I have heard so much about Hill House from my friend Cheryl (who works there) and from Becca (Matthew’s Teacher) but I hadn’t had the opportunity to get more information. Until I met Tod Tomlinson who runs the program at the Special Olympics School Games last Friday. Tod is completely passionate about his program and it’s benefits. His enthusiasm and energy are truly contagious and I know the students in his program benefit from this as much as the program itself.

The Hill in Hill House stands for High school Independent Living & Learning Transition Class but from what I have seen and heard it is so much more.  Check it out here and be sure to scroll down to the Power Point presentation – very cool!