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Assistive Tech > Mobility
Wheelchair Seating Clinics: What Happens During a Seating Evaluation
...day. Some clinics use an occupational therapist instead, or both. If your child sees a physiatrist (a doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation), they may...
News > Advocacy
The Federal Agency That Funds Independence for People with Disabilities Is Being Eliminated. Here's What Families Need to Know.
...training for family members who care for older adults and people with disabilities. National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR): Funds research on assistive technology, employment outcomes, and policies that advance community living. Elder rights programs:...
News > Technology
A Louisville Rehab Center Just Opened One of the Country's Most Advanced Assistive Technology Labs. Here's What Families Need to Know.
UofL Health's Frazier Rehabilitation Institute opened a 12,000-square-foot assistive technology lab on April...The facility, located on the 12th floor of the Louisville, Kentucky rehabilitation center, features the ZeroG dynamic body-weight support system and multi-terrain...
Special Needs > Dyslexia
Dyslexia and College: How Accommodations Change and What Students Need to Know
...disabilities. In college, that obligation disappears. The legal framework shifts to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which require colleges to provide accommodations only when students request them. No one's looking for you. You have to find them. The law...
Research > Assistive Tech
Brain-Computer Interfaces for Children Who Can't Speak: Research, Reality, and How to Access Trials
...7-year-old who can't speak, can't use a switch, and has limited motor control. Here's what's real. The FDA approved the first wearable BCI for stroke rehabilitation in April 2021. Research into communication applications for children with severe motor and speech disabilities is active and growing. But most...
Financial > Scholarships
How Vocational Rehabilitation Can Pay for Your College or Trade School
...scholarships. Few know that state vocational rehabilitation agencies fund higher education for students...it covers, and how to apply. What Vocational Rehabilitation Is. Vocational rehabilitation is a federally...What Vocational rehabilitation Is. Vocational rehabilitation is a federally funded, state-administered program...
Special Needs > Diabetes
Your Child's 504 Plan for Diabetes: A Complete Guide for School Management
...is the legal framework that protects your child's access to the medical care they need during the school day. It's named for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits disability discrimination in programs receiving federal funding. Every public school in the country is covered. The...
News > Employment
How to Get a Federal Job with a Disability: A Complete Guide to Schedule A Hiring
...of disability from one of these sources: A licensed medical professional: physician, nurse practitioner, or psychiatrist A licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist Any federal, state, or local agency...
News > Education
IEP vs. 504 Plan: Which One Does Your Child Need and What's the Difference?
...(FAPE) to students with disabilities who need specialized instruction to benefit from their education. 504 Plans are governed by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This is civil rights law. It prohibits discrimination based on disability and requires schools to provide accommodations so students with...
News > Advocacy
Self-Advocacy for Adults with Disabilities: How to Speak Up in Medical Work and Daily Life
...hotels, and retail stores. The Fair Housing Act protects your right to request modifications and accommodations in housing. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act covers programs that receive federal funding, including most schools and many healthcare providers. Those aren't suggestions. They're laws...
Health > Alternative Medicine
Alternative Medicine for Special Needs: A Parent's Guide to Evidence, Safety, and Decision-Making
...standard multivitamin. Massage therapy has 39% parental acceptance, with over 80% of parents reporting it helped. Acupuncture has 16% acceptance in rehabilitation settings. Most parents don't disclose CAM use to their pediatricians. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends open conversation about complementary...
Global Insights > Education
IEP or 504? How to Choose the Right Support Plan for Your Child
...Education Act (IDEA). It provides specialized instruction tailored to a student's unique learning needs. A 504 plan, governed by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, provides accommodations that remove barriers to equal access. One is an educational intervention. The other is a civil rights protection....