On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), a comprehensive civil rights law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability. The law was amended on September 25, 2008, when President George W.Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 (ADA […]
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Recently the Special Needs Alliance published a new handbook for individuals with disabilities and their advocates. The SNA states: “The intent of this handbook is to explain some of the terms related to services and supports for people with disabilities, to introduce the process of transitioning from child services to adult services, and to provide […]
The 8th Annual North Georgia Autism Conference will be held October 27, 2023 at the Dalton Convention Center (2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton, Georgia 30720). Keynote speakers are Rodney Kellum and Stephanie O. Hubach. Register for the conference at HamiltonHealth.com/autismconference
Children with special needs have a right to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive enironment. Information regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is available at Parent2Parent of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Educations’s IDEA website. Because I know him, […]
The Arc of the United States has posted more than 40 video programs designed to provide online activities for individuals with disabilities, their families and service providers. Topics include arts, community and life skills, health and wellness, virtual clubs and more. Click here for more information.
EZ Elder Law is reposting a local announcement regarding the 6th Annual North Georgia Autism Conference. The Keynote speaker is Dr. Temple Grandin. An email address to get more information regarding the conference is in the image below.