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National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) The National Organization on Disability promotes the full and equal participation of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. N.O.D. is the only national disability network organization concerned with all disabilities, all age groups and all disability issues. Website
National Professional Development Center on Inclusion The National Professional Development Center on Inclusion (NPDCI) is working with states to ensure that early childhood teachers are prepared to educate and care for young children with disabilities in settings with their typically developing peers. By bringing together the leaders within a state who provide professional development related to inclusion to groups as diverse as child care providers, Head Start teachers, pre-kindergarten teachers, preschool disability specialists, higher education students, and family members. Website
Navigating Sibling Dynamics-The Impact of Special Needs on Family Relationships Explore the unique challenges faced by siblings of children with disabilities, across all ages. Examine the support and understanding these siblings need to thrive. Discover how to build a supportive, inclusive environment for every child—featuring insights from families who have lived this experience. Knowledge and Competency Framework AreasIII: Relationships with Families (10 Hours)CDA Content AreasContent Area IV: Strategies to establish productive relationships with families (2 Hours)Level 1 – ExploresNew Navigation Tools:This self-study does not have audio available at this time.For optimal performance, please access this course from a computer or tablet.Click on the black box with 2 white arrows to view the self-study in Full-Screen Mode.Click on the black box with white eyeglasses to view the self-study in Accessibility Mode.Please note: You have access to this document as view only. To enable editing, download the document. Click "file" then "download as" in the upper left-hand corner of this screen. This will give you the option to open the document as a Word doc on your own computer. Then, you can complete the information and email it to: credit@inclusivechildcare.org. Course
Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) serves families, educators, and professionals working with students with autism and low-incidence disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairments, other health impairments, and traumatic brain injuries. Website
Ombudsman for Mental Health & Mental Retardation The Ombudsman for Mental Health & Mental Retardation website has local agencies and resources that help people with mental illness or retardation make sure they are getting the treatments and services they are entitled to. Regional advocate contact information and e-mail questions and consultations are available. Any policy, resource or legislation issues affecting people or families dealing with mental health issues or developmental disabilities will be addressed here in this Minnesotan forum. Website
OSEP Policy Letter Regarding the Extended Part C Option of the IDEA The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has published a new policy letter (May 9, 2016) regarding the option to make Part C early intervention services available to children aged three and older under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and clarifying that there is nothing in the IDEA or its implementing regulations that addresses whether an individualized education program (IEP) must be developed before a parent chooses Part C early intervention services or chooses Part B services for their child beyond the age of three. Document
PACER Center - KITE Project KITE, developed at PACER Center in Minneapolis MN, is a federally funded project designed to train parents and teachers to more effectively include young children with disabilities in their homes and classrooms through the use of assistive technology. The KITE model of training works with teams of teachers and support groups. Technical assistance, support and materials are available through the program. Nationwide training is available. Website
PACER Center Early Childhood E-News The Early Childhood E-Newsletter us a publication of the PACER Center. It is a resource for parents of children with disabilities and the professionals who work with them. Website
PACER Centr's Project for Fams. Of Children W/ EBD This site is housed by Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER), its projects intent is to train parents as advocates for themselves and their children in utilizing all the resources available for children and families working with Behavioral and Emotional Disabilities. It offers individual assistance for parent advocates over the phone and in person and it offers a 160 page, self-produced, free book about educational planning for a child with E/BD's. Handouts, articles, other publications available and a host of other resources are connected through PACER's homepage. Website
Partners in Policymaking Partners in Policymaking was created in Minnesota by the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities in 1987. Partners is an innovative, competency based leadership training program for adults with developmental disabilities and parents of young children with disabilities. The purpose of the program is twofold: To teach best practices in disability, and to teach the competencies of influencing and communication Website
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