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A Tip From U4C's Inclusion Team
Dealing With Challenging Behaviors
When young children become overwhelmed with big emotions, they often resort to physical aggression. It is not unusual for young children to grab toys, push others, or even bite to get what they want. It is important for adults to know how to handle these situations. Click HERE to read more!
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PBS Kids American Sign Language | |
For the first time PBS KIDS series has American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for the deaf and hard of hearing in ‘Arthur’, 'Alma's Way', and ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,’ and more i. | |
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Office of Civil Rights New Resources | |
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To celebrate the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a Fact Sheet: Harassment based on Race, Color, or National Origin on School Campus
To remind schools of their duty under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Schools must quickly and effectively address any harassment that creates a hostile environment based on race, color, or national origin.
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U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights releases New Resources on Protecting Students with Disabilities in K12 and Higher Education The resources inform students with disabilities, and their families and schools, about relevant legal rights under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 504 prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities by institutions that accept federal financial assistance, which includes almost all public schools and public and private institutions of higher education.
These new resources, which apply to all levels of education, explain when these medical conditions trigger protections under Section 504, what kind of modifications an educational institution may need to take to avoid unlawful discrimination, and what an institution may need to do to remedy past discrimination.
The new resources regarding sickle cell disease, epilepsy, and cancer are available on the OCR website.
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From our friend at CADRE
Steps to Success: Communicating with your Child's School
This brochure offers specific communication skills that may be helpful to families as they develop and maintain partnerships with their children's schools. Available in multiple languages.
Engaging Parents in Productive Partnerships
This resource offers suggestions on how educators and service providers can effectively collaborate with parents including specific recommendations for IEP meetings. Available in Spanish.
A Tale of Two Conversations
This two-part video series shows actors playing a parent of a child with a disability and a school administrator. Take One shows the parent and administrator talking about the child’s special education program. They are talking, but not listening. Their communication is unproductive. Take-Two shows each person using more effective communication skills. A Study Guide is also available for further training purposes.
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Transition to Adult Life Resources | | |
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In July, MY VOICE and MPACT staff attended the Annual RAISE conference in St Louis Mo. During the conference youth across various states networked together. Here's what MY VOICE youth members had to say about the conference:
"Attending the RAISE conference is an opportunity I’ll never regret. Meeting individuals across the nation with such inspiring stories was a whole new level of awe... I would love to go back next year!"
"It was cool meeting youth from different states. It was cool to have my story heard. It was nice to connect with different parent training centers with different youth implementations."
My VOICE Members-Dakota Ragsdale, Madison Ragsdale, Lillie Ricketts, Jeffery Skwirut
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Govenors Council on Disability (GCD) Poster Contest | |
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The Governor’s Council on Disability (GCD) has launched its annual Poster Contest for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) to raise awareness about the importance of employment inclusion and highlight the important contributions of individuals with disabilities to the workforce.
The theme for 2024 NDEAM is Access to Good Jobs for All!
- Participate by submitting original artwork relating to disability employment, inclusion, and community
- All artwork entries will be featured on the GCD website
- The winning artwork will be featured on the 2024 GCD NDEAM poster, which is distributed statewide!
- The 2024 GCD NDEAM poster will be featured on the GCD website, social media, GCD Newsletter, and GCD annual report
Artwork entries must be received before September 15.
Don’t delay – get started now for your chance to win this year’s contest.
The contest is open to Missouri residents of all ages.
More information and entry forms can be found by following the link or calling the number below: GCD NDEAM Poster Contest website or Questions? Call 573-751-2600.
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Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) | |
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The purpose of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Advisory Panel is to provide policy guidance on special education and related services and carry out the specific and general functions outlined in the law.
Learn more about becoming a SEAP Member Q &A or access the Nomination Form.
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Accessible Education Materials (AEM) | |
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Families play an important role in ensuring that their child with a disability has access to the educational materials they need to learn and succeed. This guide is designed for
parents and caregivers of children who require accessible educational materials (AEM)
for learning. It will provide you with information about what AEM are, how they can
benefit your child, and how you can work with your child’s teachers and education team
to make sure your child receives the AEM they need. A Family’s Guide to Accessible Educational Materials
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Start with a Book offers parents, caregivers, summer program staff, and librarians lots of engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on reading, exploring, and learning all summer long — and beyond.
Try Text Messaging Service for summer learning tips on the go!
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by delivering high-quality, age-appropriate books each month to the homes of registered children under age 5, at no cost to the family. | |
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The Wolfner Library's Youth Summer Reading Program! Whether you enjoy reading independently or being read to, this program is designed to spark your imagination and foster a love for books. From June 1 to July 31, immerse yourself in a world of stories and keep track of the books you explore. In addition to reading, we have a diverse range of engaging activities for you to enjoy online or independently at home. Get ready to embark on a journey of knowledge, creativity, and fun!
You can sign up at https://wolfpac.beanstack.org/reader365 or use the Beanstack app.
Call the library Toll Free: at 800-392-2614 or Phone: at 573-751-8720 for help.
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Leisure Activities is the connection to participate fully in community life. Individuals with disabilities shall have access to social, recreational, and cultural activities. This tab presents some adventure and recreational activities and organizations." | |
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Trail Link provides the top-rated wheelchair-accessible trails in Missouri. Whether you're looking for an easy short, wheelchair-accessible trail or a long wheelchair-accessible trail, you'll find what you're looking for.
Click HERE to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews onTrailLink
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State of Missouri Fishing Permit Exemption:
The following exemptions apply only to fishing permits and to Missouri residents who are:
- diagnosed with a corrected vision of 20/200 or less.
- diagnosed with 20 degrees or less field of visual concentric contraction
- permanently unable to move without the aid of a wheelchair.
- diagnosed with cerebral palsy or a mental disability and cannot fish alone. Must be accompanied by a licensed adult angler
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National Park Access Pass: The Access Pass, part of the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series, is available free for US citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. The pass may be obtained in person at a federal recreation site or through the mail using an application form. | |
Military Connected Familes | |
Summer is in full swing and if you haven't taken a family vacation yet, it's time to start planning. Military families may struggle to find a time when everyone is free to take a vacation. However, thousands of museums, aquariums, theaters, amusement parks, and other places try to make it easier for military families to vacation. Check out these activities below, all offered for free or at a reduced price for military families during the summer! Low-Cost Summer Vacation Activities For Military Families from Vehicles for Veterans.
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Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Military-Connected Families
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Commissioner Danté Allen sent a Dear Colleague Letter to the vocational rehabilitation (VR) field to highlight VR Services for Military-Connected Families and address how the VR program is well positioned to assist members of the military whose families include students, youth and adults with disabilities.
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Challenging the School-to-Prison Pipeline for
Children and Youth At-risk
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MPACT Webinars
Click on the training titles to register
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Beat the Heat
Positive Behavior Interventions
Understanding Section 504
August 5, 2024, 6-7:30 PM
Tools that Challenge the School-to-Prison Pipeline
August 6, 2024, 6-7:30 PM
Special Education Mediation
August 7, 2024, 6-7:30 PM
Understanding ADHD
August 8, 2024, 6-7:30 PM
Positive Behavior Interventions
August 9, 2024, 6-7:30 PM
Back to School Webinar Series
Special Education Law: What I Need to Know
August 26th, 2024 11:30am-1pm
Understanding the Evaluation Process
August 27th, 2024 11:30am-1pm
Understanding the IEP Process
August 28th, 2024 11:30am-1pm
Disagreement Resolution
August 29th, 2024 11:30am-1pm
The Art of Effective Advocacy
August 30th, 2024 11:30am-1pm
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Steps to Success Webinar Series
This series of trainings was developed for parents of children, birth to age three. The training series helps parents understand the First Steps Program and teaches them
effective communication and advocacy skills, and helps them prepare for
Early Childhood Special Education.
Click HERE to register for these FREE on-demand trainings.
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MPACT is funded in part or whole by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs Grant No. H328M090020-10. The contents of the website, however, and any documents cited herein do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Education.
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