Draft Language for No Child Left Behind Act
Reauthorization Is Available
The House Education and Labor Committee, chaired by Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.), released a staff discussion draft of all titles of the No Child Left Behind Act in early September. The Senate has set a target date of Oct. 4 for releasing its version of the bill. The House draft language is available online.
Special Education, Parent Resources Update: Yes I Can! Award
Each year the Council for Exceptional Children honors 27 students who have excelled despite their disability. Since the programs inception in 1982, more than 30,000 children and youth have been recognized for their achievements and received the Yes I Can! Award. Nomination deadline is October 16, 2007. This information has recently been updated, and can be accessed by clicking here
Technology News & Events Update: IDEAS 2007
IDEAS 2007 is the Federal government's annual conference on Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1998, which requires Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. This year's conference will be held on October 31-November 1, 2007 at the Washington, DC Convention Center. This information has recently been updated, and can be accessed by clicking here.
All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD) is Atlanta's preeminent resource on developmental disabilities, providing support services to families for more than 55 years. We are often the one place where people with developmental disabilities can go to achieve personal empowerment, family stability and community participation. AADD provides family support; public policy and advocacy; and community engagement.
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