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President Ford Signs Law Requiring Schools to Provide Students with Disabilities FAPE
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Twenty-one years ago President Ford along with Congress passed legislation that was intended to improve opportunities in education for "handicapped children"* and adults through the provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). This law was called Public Law 94-142. This law provided that "handicapped children" and adults ages 3-21 be educated in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) to the maximum extent appropriate, meaning that they are educated with children who are not "handicapped" and that special classes, separate schools or other removal of children from their regular educational environment occurs only when the severity of the handicap is such that education in regular classes cannot be achieved.
*PL 94-142 specifically refers to individuals with disabilities as "handicapped" children.
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Finding Jobs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities:
Where Do You Start?
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Web-based Event
Date: March 7, 2012- 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Eastern)
Abstract: Without strategies and structure, the process of finding jobs for students with intellectual disabilities can seem daunting. This webinar, sponsored by Think College, will offer information on the process of creating opportunities for students.
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Tax Strategies for Parents of Kids with Special Needs
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As tax season rapidly approaches, we came across a thorough tax strategy article written specifically for parents of children with special needs.
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Bill Would Regulate Use of Seclusion and Restraint in School
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House Bill 2444 passed favorably out of the Children and Families Committee on February 14, 2012. Now the bill will go to the full House for consideration. This bill would regulate the use of seclusion and restraint in school districts for students K-12. Currently, the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has guidelines in place. If this is an important issue to you, please contact your Representative to let your opinions and feelings be heard. You may access the bill here.
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Letter Provides Guidance Under
ADA Amended Legal Standards
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The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights issued a Dear Colleague letter concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (Amendments Act). The letter and accompanying Frequently Asked Questions document (FAQ) provide additional guidance on the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) in elementary and secondary schools. The Amendments Act broadened the meaning of disability.
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Students with Life-Threatening Food Allergies
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Safe at School and Ready to Learn: a Comprehensive Policy Guide for Protecting Students with Life-Threatening Food Allergies,a practical guide from The National School Boards Association (NSBA), is designed to help school leaders and schools establish comprehensive policies and practices that support the safety, well-being, and academic success of students with life-threatening food allergies.
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Families Together, Inc.
Topeka Center
(785) 233-4777 or (800) 264-6343
Garden City Center
(620) 276-6364 or (888) 820-6364
Kansas City Center
(913) 287-1970 or (877) 499-5369
Wichita Center
(316) 945-7747 or (888) 815-6364
Statewide Spanish parent line
(800) 499-9443
Wichita Administrative Center
(316) 945-7747 or (888) 815-6364
All toll free numbers for Kansas parents & education advocates
www.familiestogetherinc.org |
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Families Together, Inc. is the statewide organization that assists parents and their sons and daughters with disabilities. Our program's mission is to encourage, educate, and empower families to be effective advocates for their own children.
Families Together, Inc. is dedicated to a society that includes and values all people. We offer families the security of belonging to a support network of other parents that face similar goals, challenges and needs. | |
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Together We Can Learn Conference
February 25, 2012
Topeka Capitol Plaza
Conference Schedule* 8:00 Registration 8:30 Opening Keynote 10:30 Breakout Sessions 12:00 Lunch (provided) 12:45 Honoring Jay Turnbull 1:00 Sibling Panel 2:15 Closing Keynote 4:00 Closing *Actual session times may change Ticket Sales End February 19, 2012 |
| Family Enrichment Weekends | |
May 4-5, 2012
Lawrence
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March 3, 2012
Wichita
Health Focused
March 31, 2012
Salina
April 21, 2012
Kansas City
What is a Team Empowerment Conference?
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| Special Request Workshops | |
February 17, 2012
Journey to Adulthood (Sexuality)
Garden City
February 17, 2012
Talent Showcase
Garden City
March 3, 2012
504 vs. IEP, Which Does Your Student Need?
Wichita
March 24, 2012
Transition to Adulthood
Ulysses
What are Special Request Workshops?
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