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Affordable Care Act:
People With Disabilities Face Complex Choices
The Affordable Care Act has set new standards - called - outlining what . But there's a catch: Insurance firms can still pick and choose, to some degree, which specific therapies they'll cover within some categories of benefit. And the way insurers interpret the rules could turn out to be a big deal for people with disabilities who need ongoing therapy.
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Head back to school safer and healthier this year!
Heading back to school is an exciting time of year for students and families. As students go back to school, it is important that they eat healthy and stay active, are up to date on their immunizations, and know the signs of bullying for a healthier and safer school year. |
5 Ways to Keep Kids Healthy & Safe this Back to School Season
Here's a few EASY ways to keep kids healthy during the last days of summer and well into the new school year.
Pack a Healthy Lunch & Healthy Hygiene Bag!
Schools are crawling with germs. In addition to making sure kids are physically healthy with a well balanced lunch, it's also a great idea to pack a "healthy hygiene" bag in your child's backpack. We send our kids to school with a kit full of mini tissues, hand sanitizer, antibacterial wipes and bandages. These are great tools for keeping the germs away and keep scrapes clean.
Sunscreen Before and After School!
During the summer months we apply sunscreen often to keep our children protected from the sun. During the first weeks of school the kids spend a considerable amount of time outside for recess and the sun is still strong. We apply sunscreen to their arms and face before school and again after school during an afternoon of outdoor playtime.
Healthy After School Snacks!
Make it easy for our kids to have healthy meals with a bowl of fresh fruit on the counter. Fruits are packed with vitamins and nutrients for a healthy immune system and perfect for a grab-n-go afternoon snack. You can also keep other snacks on hand like homemade granola bars with dried fruit or yogurt cups that make it easy for kids to curb the after school hunger pains Don't Skip Breakfast!
It really is the most important meal of the day. There are a lot of ways to make breakfast quick and easy. Boil a few eggs on Sunday night for a quick protein filled bite in the morning. Add banana slices to toast. Blend a yogurt smoothie with frozen fruit.
Get a Physical even if it's not required!
Not all grades require a physical before the new school year but it's still a good idea to see the doctor even if you don't have to. A simple eye exam could prevent some bumps and bruises if you find your child isn't seeing as clearly as he/she was the year before.
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Back-to-School Resources for Preschoolers
Bummed that the summer is almost over? Don't be! At Get Ready to Read!, we know that every new school year is an opportunity to implement the latest strategies to help young children develop early learning skills. Get ready to make this school year the best one yet with these free resources.
Click here for more info:The "Getting to Know My Child" Booklet: A Guide for My Child's Kindergarten Teacher
A strong start to kindergarten gets children on a path to many years of success in school. Parents, you can help get the kindergarten year off to a terrific start by filling out this booklet and sharing it with your child's teacher. Teachers, consider sending copies of this booklet home for parents to fill out so you can learn more about your new students. Taking the time to connect early on will help ensure children have a productive kindergarten year. Click here for more info: Get Ready to Read! Literacy Checklists
Is your home, classroom, or family child care program literacy-friendly? Download here these free checklists (available in English and Spanish) and make sure your classroom, home, or day care center is ready to provide rich literacy experiences to young children this school year. Implementing RTI in Early Childhood Settings Webinar
Educators, if your school plans to implement or strengthen a Response-to-Intervention (RTI) approach for your young students this year, you won't want to miss this webinar from our partners at the RTI Action Network. Click here for a 80-minute webcast features key experts on the role RTI can play in child development through high-quality instruction and targeted interventions matched to children's learning needs. |
Employment Resources and Self-Help Guide for Individuals with DisabilitiesOffers job seekers with disabilities information on the challenges of pursuing employment, along with an incredible list of resources and programs for obtaining employment.
Click here for the FAAST Employment Resources Self-Help Gui d PDF
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Students with Disabilities Services
Parents Guide Transitioning Your Student from High School to College
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 PEN Webinar -Related Services in IDEA Every child is entitled to FAPE, a Free and Appropriate Public Education in the last restrictive environment. Related services make FAPE possible, and for your child to learn along side their peers. Related services are designed and implemented through the IEP process to meet the unique learning needs of your child. In this training, you'll learn what services are available, whether or not your child qualifies, and how to get started.
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