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Download full textGoodman, Christie L., Ed. – Intercultural Development Research Association, 2023
The "IDRA Newsletter" serves as a vehicle for communication with educators, school board members, decision-makers, parents, and the general public concerning the educational needs of all children across the United States. The focus of this issue is "Breaking Barriers to Learning." Contents include: (1) The Importance of…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Educational Technology, Censorship, Bullying
Behrmann, June, Ed.; And Others – Marketplace, 1991
This document consists of seven newsletter issues containing the 3 year period 1989-1991. Major articles during this period have the following titles: "Special Educators Probe Promises and Pitfalls of Multimedia Today"; "NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Developed Technology for Students with Disabilities";…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Demography, Disabilities, Educational Technology
Ashby, Nicole, Ed. – US Department of Education, 2005
"The Achiever" is published semi-monthly during the school year for parents and community leaders. Each issue contains news and information about school improvement in the United States. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) "New Policy that Helps States Better Assist Students with Disabilities"; (2) "The…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Technology, Educational Policy, Federal Legislation
Exceptional Parent, 1992
This directory presents the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 11 assistive technology resources; 9 assistive technology data sources; and 48 resources offering assistance on communication aids, listed by state. (DB)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Databases, Disabilities
US Department of Education, 2010
This paper provides an overview of U.S. Department of Education programs authorized and funded under federal law. It includes information as well on the laboratories, centers, and other facilities funded by the Department that provide important resources for education. Readers will find funding information, contact information, and a web site for…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Public Agencies, Educational Improvement, Adult Education
Arkansas Univ., Little Rock. – 1990
The newsletter presents short vignettes describing persons of different ages and disabilities, with emphasis on the technologies each person uses to cope with daily challenges. Vignettes describe a Down Syndrome 6-year-old whose learning is helped by computer access; a cerebral palsied adult whose head-controlled power wheelchair, dowel stick,…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Case Studies, Daily Living Skills, Disabilities
US Department of Education, 2011
This paper provides an overview of U.S. Department of Education programs authorized and funded under federal law. It includes information as well on the laboratories, centers, and other facilities funded by the Department that provide important resources for education. Each entry, which gives a brief overview of a program or resource, is listed…
Descriptors: Federal Government, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Information Dissemination
Turnbull, H. Rutherford, III – 1989
The booklet describes the provisions and the significance of two laws which provide technology services or devices for persons with disabilities: Public Law 100-407, the Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988; and Public Law 100-360, the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act. The first authorizes federal funds to…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Involvement
Direct linkOlson, Jennifer P., Ed. – PEPNet, 2001
Increasing Career Choices, located at the National Center on Deafness, Cal State Northridge, is committed to assisting students and alumni who are deaf and hard-of-hearing to improve their job seeking skills and enhance employment opportunities. In addition, it is dedicated to working with employers and providing information about workplace…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Employment Opportunities, Deafness, Personnel Selection
National Council on Disability, Washington, DC. – 2003
This "toolkit" document is intended to provide a culturally appropriate set of resources to address the unique political and legal concerns of people with disabilities in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. It provides information on education, health, vocational rehabilitation (VR), independent living, model approaches, and…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indians, Assistive Technology, Change Strategies
Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA. Center for Special Education Technology. – 1990
This set of 10 resource inventories provides listings of information and service resources organized by state or by subtopic. Listings typically include name, address, phone, and a contact person. The first inventory lists the 39 Alliance for Technology Access Centers which are community-based resources providing specific areas of expertise for…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Oriented Programs, Disabilities
US Department of Education, 2008
This publication provides an overview of U.S. Department of Education programs authorized and funded under federal law for fiscal year 2008. This reference guide also includes information on the laboratories, centers, and other facilities funded by the Department that provide important resources for education. Readers will find funding…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Public Agencies, Federal Aid, Educational Improvement
Morris, Michael W.; Golinker, Lewis A. – 1991
This compilation on assistive technology devices and services aims to improve understanding of funding streams and creative ways to eliminate funding barriers in Medicaid, special education, and vocational rehabilitation. The first part comprises a workbook titled "A Road Map to Funding Sources." It assists in creating a systematic…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Disabilities, Early Intervention, Educational Legislation
Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA. Dept. of Public Policy. – 1996
This report presents the Council for Exceptional Children's (CEC) analysis of the status of federal support for education of children with disabilities and/or giftedness, focusing on fiscal year (FY) 1996 appropriations and FY 1997 budget processes. Preliminary information includes a budget overview; a chart comparing appropriations,…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Deaf Blind, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
