What Parents Should Know About Assistive Technology Laws and Legislation
There are four major Federal laws that discuss access to and funding of Assistive Technology and rights of the Disabled We briefly will review each one.
There are four major Federal laws that discuss access to and funding of Assistive Technology and rights of the Disabled We briefly will review each one.
Announcing Dyslexia Bill Enacted Into Law! Simon Bill Was Signed By Governor Cuomo
This is historical news Simon bill was signed by Gov. Cuomo yesterday. I’m so proud over accomplishment she’s been my mentor for many years and served on our advisory board member before she became assemblywoman. LDRFA .org Took a very active role in advocating for this bill including advocating with the commissioner of disability. This…
Abilities Virtual Experience 2
Abilities VE2 is Back andBetter than Ever The Abilities Virtual Experience is back to connect you with the disability-focused resources your need from the comfort of your living room. Thanks to all for the great feedback from the first virtual show. We kept everything you loved and improved on everything you didn’t. So settle in…
Know Your rights!! Become Your Own Self Advocate
NO ONE CARES MORE ABOUT YOU THAN YOU DO! Don’t wait for someone else to wander along and offer to change your life for the better.
Senator Bill Cassidy’s Fight for Screening Inmates for Dyslexia
Thanks to Dr. Bill Cassidy and his efforts to help inmates rather than simply incarcerate them, there is hope that they can lead more productive lives. If we can help people who are challenged with learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, etc. perhaps fewer individuals will wind up behind bars – a benefit to them and to society as a whole.
After the Diagnosis. Tips for Parents with Special Needs Children
The results are in. You have a special-needs child. Now what? Check out these helpful tips for helping parents care for children with special needs.
What is RTI? Understanding Response to Intervention.
Learning and behavior specialists consider RTI critical as the first step towards identifying students that may need additional support in the classroom, students with learning disabilities, dyslexia and/or ADHD.
Dyslexia Bill Needs the Governor’s Signature and We Need Your Help
A.8262/ S.6581 is now before the Governor and needs his signature to become law! Please help us get this bill approved. This bill will help improve understanding of dyslexia by providing accurate guidance to school districts and assist schools in targeting language-based interventions, helping more children learn to read and become successful students. We as…
George H. W. Bush. The One-term President Who Changed The Lives of Millions of Americans Forever
On July 26th 1990, the 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enabling Americans who had limited or no access to the services so many people take for granted.
Governor Cuomo, Thank You For Signing The Dyslexia Legislation
On behalf of LD Resources Foundation (LDRFA), the learning disabled individuals, students and their families that we support; we applaud you for signing into law A.8262/S.6581, The Bipartisan Dyslexia Legislation to Address Common Learning Disability in Students. Your action to enact, and the tireless advocacy of Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and Senator Martin Golden…