Children with disabilities are educated in different settings, including charter schools, cyber programs, credit recovery/accelerated schools and Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth programs (AEDY). Regardless of where they are, all these students have guaranteed legal rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. They retain […]
Embed from Getty Images Every indicators that you consider for a normal child plus more depending what part of their system is affected by the I/DD. You have to do a comprehensive assessment and do a plan of care accordingly. However, you must used an standardized Admission Assessment Tool for that is where you will […]
Source: sontlive.com After raising more than $37,000 for Special Olympics Illinois, Cubs fan Stefan Xidas, who has Down syndrome, had his wish granted Monday night before the Cubs game against the Milwaukee Brewers. In front of a crowd of roughly 38,000 fans, he finally got the chance to sing the national anthem at Wrigley Field. And […]
Source: http://hah.org Listen on Sunday, Sept. 2, at 7:00 a.m. as HAH President and CEO Hilton Raethel talks with Community Matters radio show host Rick Hamada (KHVH AM 830) about the Hawaii Healthcare Heroes awards. They will be joined by Dr. Ian Okazaki, an oncologist at the Straub and Pali Momi medical centers, who was chosen […]
Source: http://hah.org Three Hawaii skilled nursing facilities attained national recognition Thursday for their efforts to provide high quality care to their residents. Garden Isle Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (in the photo above), and Palolo Chinese Home are the latest Hawaii nursing homes to attain a Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award […]
