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The New York Board of Regents has proposed amendments to improve special education hearings, and currently the changes are open for public comment. These changes will be finalized at their April meeting and go into effect May 16, 2012. The amendments to the 200.1 and 200.5 Regulations of the Commissioner of Education look to improve [...]
Continue reading...April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to raise public consciousness about autism and autism spectrum disorders. You should be aware of what is happening this month to raise awareness, and new facts that have just been reported about autism diagnoses. One of the most prominent signs you may see – or wear yourself – [...]
Continue reading...Nationwide, approximately 4.6 million Americans live with developmental disabilities. As the nation’s deficit must be brought under control, budget cuts could hamper essential services for individuals with special needs. March is a time to reflect and participate in Developmental Disabilities Awareness month. President Obama recently announced his revenue and spending plan that will begin on [...]
Continue reading...Ten states have been granted waivers to implement their own accountability systems rather than follow all of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act’s requirements. The NCLB mandates that schools educate children to be proficient in reading and math by 2014 or face tough sanctions. The states that recently had their waivers approved include New [...]
Continue reading...When creating and administering a special needs trust, it can be hard to find a suitable trustee that is skilled in investments and the ongoing administration of the trust. A pooled special needs trust, also known as a (d)(4)(C) SNT, is established and operated by a nonprofit association that typically has record for how it [...]
Continue reading...Decisions to recommend a one-to-one aide must weigh the factors of both: - The student’s individual needs; - The available supports in the setting where the student’s IEP will be implemented. There are certain important considerations that must be made by the CPSE/CSE in regard to the factors above. These include, but are not limited [...]
Continue reading...New Yorkers who have Medicaid and need home attendant services can have this type of care covered. Approval is granted when financial and medical criteria are met, and an individual submits an M11q form that his or her doctor has thoroughly completed. These services can offer substantial savings for an individual and their family, and [...]
Continue reading...November is a time to applaud all those who contribute to caregiving and the National Family Caregivers Month. Caregivers play a crucial role in helping family members and friends get the care they need to overcome the daily challenges of a chronic or disabling condition. Many people are caregivers who graciously sacrifice their time and [...]
Continue reading...The National Association for Down Syndrome dedicates October as Down Syndrome month, and encourages awareness in online and offline events throughout the month to show how this condition affects many children and adults. Advocacy for individuals with Down Syndrome has increased over the years, but there is always more that can be done to focus [...]
Continue reading...Private Medicare special needs plans now have new quality improvement measures they must adhere to according to a recent announcement by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). These types of special needs plans (SNP) cover patients who have severe or disabling chronic conditions, are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, and are oftentimes [...]
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