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Category: In the News

NPR News You Should Know About

June 13, 2014

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: Education , In the News , Technology
By Scott Truax

Sometimes it seems like it is impossible to keep up in our ever-changing world. Today I have come across two articles on NPR that deal with special education. Both are … Continued

What We’re Reading and Listening to This Week

October 12, 2012

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: In the News
By Susan LaVenture

Now that the school year (and election season) is in full swing again, we’re finding lots of great articles and resources online that might educate or inspire. Although this article … Continued

2011 National Bullying Prevention Month in October

October 3, 2011

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: In the News
By Susan LaVenture

Bullying, and how to prevent it, is an issue that has confronted schools and families across the country. It is especially a concern for families of children with disabilities, including … Continued

Children From Vision Australia Communicate with the International Space Station

September 27, 2011

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: In the News
By Susan LaVenture

This story from Vision Australia delighted me. Several young clients, 8-12 years old, prepared questions and had the chance to interview a real astronaut, Mike Fossum, about his life and … Continued

National Chinese Parents’ Association Founded

November 18, 2010

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: In the News
By Susan LaVenture

I am pleased to announce that through the support of the Perkins International Program, the very first national meeting for parents of children with visual impairments was held in Beijing, … Continued

General Assembly of the United Nations Met in NYC Last Week

September 29, 2010

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: In the News
By Susan LaVenture

Leaders from around the world met for the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) in NYC to discuss and to make plans to solve the world’s problems and issues. … Continued

Happy 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act!

July 26, 2010

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: Assistive Technology , In the News
By Paul Schroeder

Today, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is officially 20 years old! I remember attending the ceremony at the White House where President George H.W. Bush signed the law on … Continued

Join FamilyConnect in Celebrating May as Healthy Vision Month!

May 5, 2010

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: In the News
By Susan LaVenture

The National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) of the National Eye Institute (NEI) has created free resources and tools in English and in Spanish that you can download or link … Continued

Hands-On Learning Thanks to New Technology

February 10, 2010

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: Assistive Technology , In the News
By Susan LaVenture

I recently came across this interesting article about a high school in Alberta, Canada. They report that they are very pleased with their investment in “lab equipment designed to allow … Continued

Parents of Blind Children Were Also Affected by the Philippine Typhoons

November 3, 2009

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: In the News
By Susan LaVenture

Many of you know Judith Lesner, our community moderator on the FamilyConnect message boards. She is a mother and has been an advocate for many years for families of children … Continued

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