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DECEMBER 2020

News & resources

Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, this newsletter will now provide information and resources for transition-aged youth with disabilities across the Northeast spanning 11 states, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Education

45th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
U.S. Department of Education

College transition guide for ESL students
Affordable Colleges

Disability and Culture

When disability meets design
Artforum

To see and be seen
New York Times

Independent Living  

New housing concepts for adults with developmental disabilities
Disability Scoop

A curriculum for self advocates
ASAN

Services and Systems  

What's next for disability policy? 
Forbes

Switching to an adult doctor
Youth as Self Advocates

Work

Frequently asked questions about the ADA and COVID-19
EEOC

COVID sheds new light on innovations long championed by people with disabilities
Gotham Gazette

Science and Technology

Expanded Google Voice access app for more devices
CNET

New map visualization captures the power of athletes with disabilities globally
The Conversation



ONLINE EVENTS

Today: Entendiendo el IEP de su hijo

Today & Dec 15: Online parent support group

December 8: Diploma & graduation options

December 10: Transition for families

December 10: Parent IEP member training
 
December 14: Roadmap to college for ELL high school seniors 
 
December 15: Next steps for the NTACT collaborative

December 15: Advocacy skills for families

 
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