Education
U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether schools may discipline students for internet speech Education Week Tips for supporting college students learning at home Child Mind Institute
Disability and Culture
Disability representation on ‘The Bachelor’ Elite Daily Documentary shares portraits of autism New York Times
Independent Living
Understanding the transition from college to career and ‘adulting’ UMass Medical School State and local emergency rental assistance NLIHC
Services and Systems
New changes made to family income calculation on Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) New York Times Self-direction guidance for providers and families NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
Work
Job accommodations for specific disabilities JAN Job interview questions to practice with your teen Understood
Science and Technology
CDC adds Down Syndrome to COVID-19 ‘increased risk’ list Disability Scoop How artificial intelligence can remove hiring bias Forbes
Tonight: Transition planning for families January 13: How to have “the talk” January 14: Top 5 rights in special education January 17-18: Build your leadership skills (virtual conference for youth 16-26) January 25: Turning 18: rights, benefits, and planning January 25: Live, learn, work, and play during the transition process January 26: Structure, routine, and strategies during COVID-19 January 30: Transition services at INCLUDEnyc Fair January 30: Transition through the years (mini-conference)