First-Then Visual Schedules I bet Apple didn’t realize that their iTouch and iPod would be so popular with people with autism…but spending $500 for an iTouch with some helpful apps beats buying an augmentative communication device (aug comm.) for $1000 or more. You’ve probably seen the articles about young people with autism being able to…
Think spring, think surfing!
The annual Surfer’s Healing event will be held Thursday, August 19, 2010. Surfer’s Healing was founded by Israel and Danielle Paskowitz, parents of a child with autism. Their son, Isaiah, was able to enjoy relief from sensory overload while surfing with his dad, a former competitive surfer. Israel and Danielle decided to share this positive…
Battle of Words & Numbers: Autism Insurance
The 2nd meeting – NC autism insurance coverage heats up.
Proposed Changes to CAP MRDD Waivers in coming months and years….take a look…
Please be aware of proposed changes to CAP MRDD system in the coming months and years. Most proposals are available for public comment if you wish. We encourage interested parties to review the proposed information and make comment to DMA as you see fit. Please remember comments are public information and kept as such. Please…
CALL CONGRESS: VOTE YES FOR H.R. 4247, PREVENTING HARMFUL RESTRAINT & SECLUSION IN SCHOOLS BILL!
Bill moving to House Floor; Call on Monday or Tuesday. Please forward. Information provided by Disability Rights NC… This week, the entire House of Representatives will vote on legislation establishing minimum federal standards regarding restraint and seclusion in schools (HR 4247). Call your Congressional Representative on Monday or Tuesday and ask them to VOTE YES…
Birds, Bees, ASDs
Teaching my children about sexuality, struggling with Inclusion. List of resources and strategies.
Autism Insurance Coverage Update
Autism insurance coverage will be on the agenda for the March 4 meeting of the Joint Study Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorder & Public Safety at 2 pm in Room 544 of the Legislative Office Building in downtown Raleigh. A presentation by a representative from Oliver Wyman, the actuarial firm that authored the cost study…
POLICY TO THE PEOPLE!
My experience with North Carolina Partners in Policymaking begins.
Earned Income Tax Credit – Do You Qualify?
From Scott Badesch, Chief Executive Officer It is not often that Internal Revenue Services gives money away! But, they do. And you might be qualified to receive this money this year! And this is not a gimmick!!! Each year, the Internal Revenue Services has a program called VITA (Volunteer Tax Assistance Program). Last year, the…