News

These pages contain information on news and events relevant to AUCD members and the disability community. Click a category at left to see more news and events.

9/2/2010

Rosa's Law (S.2781) & the Elizabeth A. Connelly Act (H.R. 4544)

Legislation that would replace the term "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" in specific federal health, education, and labor laws.

8/27/2010

H.R. 1255

Congressmen continue to sign on to a bill that would limit the authority of the Protection & Advocacy system to protect the rights of persons living in insitutional settings

Information and talking points.

8/27/2010

IEP Toolkit: Helping Families of Children with Down Syndrome Become Knowledgeable, Prepared, and Empowered Partners in the IEP Process

Developed by Gretchen Carroll, MA, Education Coordinator at CCHMC (Cincinnati, OH LEND/UCEDD)

The toolkit is structured very much like your child's IEP. To help you prepare for your child's IEP in a purposeful way, important sections of the IEP will be discussed and you will learn helpful ways to prepare for each section. Examples of weak and strong IEP components will also be provided.

8/27/2010

Six-year Study Provides Documentation Of Theorized Differences In Brain's Cortex In Autism Disorders

There is still much that is unknown about autism spectrum disorders, but a University of Nevada, Reno psychologist has added to the body of knowledge that researchers around the world are compiling to try to demystify, prevent and treat the mysterious condition.

8/26/2010

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8/26/2010

Updated Accessibility Manual: Guidelines for Assisting Those with Accessibility Needs

Ranking Senate HELP Committee Member Mike Enzi's updated Accessibility Manual providing Senate offices and constituents with information on accessibility throughout the U.S. Capitol Complex.