Mount Diablo Unified Community Advisory Committee on Special Education

The CAC sponsors this blog for everyone in the Mount Diablo Unified School District community who has an interest in special education and students with special needs.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Special Needs in the News



Children with Disabilities Get Mentions on Republican Stage



South Carolina State Chief Talks Federal Funding



British Paralympic Association distributes 'how-to' guide to media as part of drive to change perceptions


What's a Learning Disability, Anyway? Most Americans Confused
Posted by Denise Lambert at 9:11 AM
Labels: children with disabilities, Federal funding, Jaclyn Zubrzycki, learning disabilities, Nirvi Shah, On Special Education, Republican National Convention, Robin Scott-Elliot, The Independent
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  • What is Assistive Technology?

Special Education Advocates

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Community Resources

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  • Autism Speaks
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  • CHADD East Contra Costa County
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  • Down Syndrome Connection
  • Epilepsy Foundation
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  • Regional Center of the East Bay
  • We Care Services for Children

Laws and Legislators

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  • Special Education Laws and Regulations Database
  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act(IDEA)

2012-2013 CAC Meetings

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About the Blog Committee

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  • Denise Lambert
  • Morena G
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