Learning Disabilities Awareness
Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems. A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills. The skills most often affected are: reading, writing, listening, speaking, reasoning, and doing math. To learn more visit the MPACT learning disability webpage HERE.
Dyslexia Resources
Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, which result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. Students with dyslexia usually experience difficulties with other language skills such as spelling, writing, and pronouncing words. Dyslexia affects individuals throughout their lives; however, its impact can change at different stages in a person’s life. It is referred to as a learning disability because dyslexia can make it very difficult for a student to succeed academically in the typical instructional environment, and in its more severe forms, will qualify a student for special education, special accommodations, or extra support services.
View the Dyslexia Signs and Symptoms factsheet HERE

To learn more visit the MPACT webpage about Dyslexia HERE.
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Bring out your child’s natural love of learning and encourage reading for pure pleasure. Here are some summer strategies published by Dale Brown of LDonline to help your child with dyslexia remember what they learned in school this past year and see that reading can be useful and enjoyable.
Take a bite out of Assistive Technology
View the MoAT Resources and Services Guide HERE

View the AT and the IEP fact sheet HERE

View the MoAT Resources and Services Infographic HERE
The mission of Missouri Assistive Technology is to increase access to assistive technology for Missourians with all types of disabilities, of all ages. In the State FY 2020, Missouri Assistive Technology enhanced the lives of over 50,000 Missourians with disabilities, family members, and professionals. Our programs provided 6,339 individuals with appropriate assistive devices and an additional 17,415 Missourians participated in training, received AT demonstrations, borrowed devices through our loan program, or received AT guidance.
Considering Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities Checklist: This checklist is designed to help IEP teams consider the needs of students with disabilities for assistive technology. 

Find a wealth of information about Assistive Technology and Resources HERE on the Center for Parent Information & Resources Website.
Submit your artwork by August, 15, 2021
Juicy Summer Opportunities
Art Inspired Academy offers the opportunity for individuals with and without disabilities to participate in creative arts classes such as theatre, movement, music enrichment, and art. We provide inclusive classes in a community setting that collaborates with existing programs and provides support for individuals with disabilities. Click HERE to view available classes.
Check out various Summer Family Programs at the Missouri Botanical Garden. From tales and trails reading programs to viewing butterflies at the butterfly house these activities are bound to beat Summer boredom for your family. Click HERE to learn more about these garden programs.
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. Read more about the Access Pass, and other passes, HERE.
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.
View the Exemption Form details HERE.
*Disclaimer: These summer opportunities listed here are not endorsed by MPACT nor exhaustive of available opportunities. These links are provided for informational purposes only.
Upcoming MPACT Webinars in June and July
Click on the blue links below to register
The Art of Effective Advocacy

Bullying Prevention

Understanding the IFSP

Section 504

Art of Effective Advocacy

Special Education-What I Need to Know

Art of Effective Advocacy

Positive Behavior Interventions
Special Education-What I Need to Know

Positive Behavior Interventions

Section 504

Understanding the Evaluation Process

Student-Led IEPs

Positive Behavior Interventions

Solving the Employment Puzzle
View all upcoming MPACT trainings HERE.
In-Person Trainings
Art of Effective Advocacy

Special Education Law
Understanding the IEP Process

Dispute Resolution Process
All training will be at the Pierce City City Hall, 112 E. Commercial St, Pierce City, MO
All MPACT trainings are free of charge! If you would like to schedule any MPACT training in your area or for your organization
please click on the link HERE.
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