December 2020
News and 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, as well as Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Education
45th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act:

College transition guide for ESL students:
Disability and Culture
When disability meets design:

To see and be seen:
Independent Living
New housing concepts emerge for adults with developmental disabilities:

A curriculum for self advocates:
Services and Systems
What's next for disability policy?

Switching to a doctor for adults:
Work
What you should know about COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and other EEO Laws:

COVID sheds new light on innovations long championed by people with disabilities:
Science and Technology
Expanded Google Voice access app for more devices:

New map visualization captures the power of athletes with disabilities globally:
Online Events

12/15: Introducing NTACT: The Collaborative

Student-Led IEPs
December 11, 2020, 1:00 - 2:00

Transition from School to Adult Life
December 23, 2020, 3:00 - 4:00


Recorded Webinars:

Sexuality & Disability, Part 1 - 4

Supported Decision Making, Part 1 - 4
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