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June 2009, Volume 3 - Number 5 |
NEWS YOU CAN USE
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News from the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council is sponsoring four, one-day Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training workshops presented by Peter Wright, Esq. These workshops are designed to inform parents and guardians of their children's educational rights under the law and how to advocate on behalf of their children. For more information and to register, click on the link below.
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Help for Children Raised by Grandparents or Other Relatives: Questions and Answers about the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008
This report is intended to help ensure implementation of the improvements of the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act for children being raised by grandparents and other relatives. It was prepared by an informal coalition of 18 organizations, many of whom have been working individually and together for years to support children being raised by grandparents and other relatives. In this guide, the collaborating organizations have answered a number of questions posed to them by persons interested in implementing the new act. The Guide is intended to be useful to those charged with implementing the improvements for children being raised by grandparents and other relatives, as well as others who are advocating for the new improvements and assisting with implementation. DOWNLOAD HERE |
| Project BRAIVE by CCDH |
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WHAT IS PROJECT BRAIVE?
The purpose of Project BRAIVE is to assist military personnel, and the families of military personnel, who are serving or have served in Iraq or Afghanistan.
WHAT IS CCDH'S ROLE?
CCDH has been selected to provide services to BRAIVE eligible families who have sons and daughters with developmental and other disabilities. What makes this grant truly special is that funds are available to purchase whatever services or assistance the child or family needs.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE?
FAMILY MEMBERS OF MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO
SERVED OR ARE SERVING IN AFGHANISTAN OR IRAQ
- Families of military personnel deployed, or preparing for deployment to Afghanistan or Iraq within 120 days.
- Families of military personnel killed in action during deployment to or training in Afghanistan or Iraq.
- Military personnel recently returning from deployment to Afghanistan or Iraq, and their families.
- Military personnel injured as a result of deployment to Afghanistan or Iraq, and their families.
TO REFER A FAMILY, OR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Orlando M. Garcia, BRAIVE Project Coordinator
Office: 305-596-1160 Cell: 305-799-2686
ogarcia@ccdh.org |
| MONEY MATTERS |
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Safelink: Free Phones and Phone Service for People who Qualify
Safelink Wireless is a government supported program that provides a free cell phone and airtime each month for income-eligible customers. Safelink Wireless does not cost anything - there are no contracts, recurring fees, and no monthly charges! You most likely qualify if you have Medicaid or receive Food Stamps.
Click HERE to learn more and to sign up for Safelink Wireless! |
| LEGISLATION THAT AFFECTS YOU |
| Learn How Stimulus Package May Help Students with Disabilities |
The federal economic stimulus package, known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), is providing more than $12 billion in additional funding for special education. Learn more about how the ARRA funds can be used to help students with disabilities by reading the U.S. Department of Education guidance on parts B and C on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). More... | |
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Office for Civil Rights Looks at Impact of ADA Amendments Act on Section 504
When the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act took effect January 1, 2009, it amended the meaning of "disability" in the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - including Section 504. In March, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) issued a revised FAQ document that looks at the impact of those changes. OCR is also evaluating the impact of the Amendments Act on OCR's enforcement responsibilities under Section 504 and under Title II of the ADA, including whether any changes in regulations, guidance, or other publications are appropriate. More... |
| SUCCESS STORIES |
Parent to Parent of Miami Congratulates the Recipients of the Superintendant's Advisory Panel for Students with Disabilities 2009 Award of Excellence!
Zoe Morales - Pre-K - C.M. Eve Elementary School
Teacher: Peggy Kinsora
Parents: Raoul and Maria Morales
Pedro Cordero - 2nd Grade - M.A. Milan K-8 Center
Teacher: Alliet Armenteros
Parent: Briseida Gonzalez
Oscar Ortiz - 3rd Grade - Treasure Island Elementary School
Teachers: Alexi Schonfield and Jillian Herrera
Parent: Jennifer Devalle
Krishna Castro - 6th Grade - Sunny Isles Beach Community School K-8
Teacher: Julie Schaltenbrand
Parents: Wilberth and Maria Castro
Nicole Lauren Kramer - 8th Grade - Palmetto Middle School
Teachers: Lorena Munoz and Maria Masso
Parents: Diane and Michael Kramer
Andrew Herrera - 12th Grade - Miami Beach Senior High School
Teacher: Estella Puentes
Parents: Sandra Rojas and Jaime Herrera | |
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