Here is the latest summary from the candidates of their respective positions. They have sharpened their differences on vouchers (Obama-con and McCain-pro) but with precious little that relates to IDEIA or particulars on NCLB. The candidates could take a cue from some urban education leaders who are clearly calling for greater accountability under NCLB; no ambiguity there.
Savage Losing Big Advertisers
Home Depot and the insurance company AFLAC (the duck people) have pulled their ads from the Savage Nation radio program in protest over his comments last week regarding children with autism. If a few more major advertisers take a similar stand perhaps it will mean Michael Savage will be looking for a new job that requires his kind of finesse; perhaps there is an open seat at an IEP meeting near you.
NCLB Reauthorization
Here is the latest on NCLB reauthorization. Not surprsingly the NEA, teacher’s union, would prefer to have the accountability in the Act relaxed. I am hoping for a private righ of action but I suspect that I will continue to have to just hope. I do not expect a new NCLB until after the election.
Nod to my friend, Sandy Alperstein for sending this link to my attention.
Broadcast Syndicate Supports Savage
The broadcast syndicate for Michael Savage’s radio show has rejected pleas to fire or censure him accepting his flimsy excuse that he meant no offense. The only way Michael Savage will go off the air is if enough people vote with their radio dials and turn off this unfortunate excuse for a radio commentator.
You Know You’ve Been a Parent of a Child with Special Needs Too Long When (Part I)…by Lori Miller Fox
As freeing as summer can seem while you’re anxiously anticipating its arrival, once into its unstructured midst, a parent can grow weary. The seemingly endless days, followed by the typical sleep-deprived nights, even if interrupted by a smattering of day camp or summer school, can make three months feel like three years. Please don’t misunderstand me, I’m not saying we should all long for the stressful start of the school year; I’m merely granting permission to acknowledge the battle fatigue of the summer. So to all those parents who feel a little “fatigued,” I offer the following validation:
Illinois Autism Insurance Bill Signed into Law
Today the pending Illinois House bill 4125 was signed into law to provide additional speech services to children with autism.
Announcing the National Forum on Disability Issues, featuring the 2008 Presidential Candidates/Surrogates
Here is the chance to finally have the candidates directly answer the questions that effect people with disabilities. Our issues generally are ignored or subsumed in other issues so now lets participate and have the candidate’s flesh out their positions, at this decision-making time.
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), a national disability nonprofit, organized this event along with over 80 sponsoring national, state, and local disability organizations. The non-partisan forum commemorates the 18th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and addresses the issues most important to the disability community in the current electoral cycle.
Congressional Autism Caucus Blasts Savage Attack on Children with Autism
Washington, D.C. – July 18, 2008 – U.S. Representatives Mike Doyle (PA-14), Chris Smith (NJ-4), today criticized syndicated talk show host Michael Savage for his recent comments disparaging families with autistic children and questioning cases of autism spectrum disorders as frauds.
Ultimate Guide To Special Needs Teaching
The following blog has brought to together a very nicely organized set of resources in clearly defined categories as a resource for teachers. As we all know, frequently parents are the ultimate resource for teachers, so share these links liberally with your child’s new teacher. If he or she is an open kind of person these resources will be well received and hopefully will help support your child in an appropriate LRE.
Illinois Police Joining Other States in Special Training for Working with People With Autism
The Chicago Tribune had a recent article on ongoing training efforts to allow more effective police work with people with autism. Download Illinois police autism training.doc
Among the tools being used by local area police departments:
"Wilmette officers now carry flash cards in their patrol cars to better communicate with autistic people who may struggle to respond verbally.
Northbrook authorities have a wallet-size card cuing them on how best to approach someone with autism-calmly, slowly and, if possible, without flashing lights.
In Naperville, youth officers next month will huddle with educators from the local school district to get tips on interviewing autistic children."
A great first step towards training police to avoid tragic and harmful consequences for children and adults with autism.
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