Information courtesy of the Indiana Association of the Deaf American Sign Language classes Starting January 14 and 15 in Indianapolis Have you always wanted to learn American Sign Language (ASL)? Well, now you can! Starting January 14 and 15, the Indiana School for the Deaf is offering ASL classes. The classes are once…
Information courtesy of About Special Kids (ASK) Roadmap to Special Education Laws and Process October 29 in Indianapolis On October 29, About Special Kids (ASK) will present an all-day workshop with basic information about special education laws and regulations for Indiana children ages 3-21. Learn how to prepare for a case conference and…
Information courtesy of the Social Security Administration and the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities Social Security 2018 Red Book The 2018 Social Security Red Book is now available! This informative guide explains Social Security work incentives, how working can affect your benefits, where to find local services, and more. The Red…
Information courtesy of the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center and TransCen Supporting Individuals with Emotional or Behavior Disorders in Community-based Programs Webinar October 16 On October 16, tune in to an informative webinar to learn about emotional and behavioral disorders. The webinar will explain definitions, terminology, and signs and characteristics associated with these disorders. The…
An informational alert prepared by Fifth Freedom Information courtesy of AbleNet What do you know about twice exceptionality? Ground breaking tools for addressing the needs of the twice-exceptional student Webinar October 24 On October 24, tune in to an informative webinar to learn about “twice-exceptional” students, academically gifted students with disabilities. The webinar will…
Dear Colleagues: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Assistant Secretary Johnny Collett has released a framework that communicates the way OSERS will focus its work to advance the Secretary of Education’s priorities and continue to make progress toward achieving its mission to improve early childhood, educational, and employment outcomes and raise expectations for…
You are receiving this email because you have elected to receive Informational Notices from the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS). Building Bridges: Supporting Families and Self-Advocates through Engagement dates Building Bridges events are opportunities for families and self-advocates to meet and speak with the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services state staff. These sessions…
DDRS Updates You are receiving this email because you have elected to receive Informational Notices from the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS). BDDS Portal is now live The BDDS Portal is now live for providers to access. Providers should have received email invitations to their NOA email address on September 27, 2018. For…
IDR Launches Supported Decision-Making Website Indiana Disability Rights (IDR) had the honor of representing Jamie Beck, the first person in Indiana to have a court approved supported decision-making agreement, in June of 2018. IDR has launched a new website to help individuals better understand guardianship and inform them about SDM and alternatives to guardianship. Visit IDR’s…
Information courtesy of the Great Lakes ADA Center, ADA-Indiana, and the ADA National Network The Right to Vote: Access for People with Disabilities Audio conference October 16 On October 16, the Great Lakes ADA Center will present an informative audio conference on polling place accessibility for people with disabilities. Learn about the requirements…
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