TIL programs get federal legislation ... Police expand RUOK, seek more subscribers ... Race to honor Bob Bledsoe ... A 46-year-old Bakersfield man was rescued from a remote ravine southwest of Taft Sunday morning after an ATV rolled on top of him. Two helicopters and Kern County firefighters on the ground coordinated the rescue. The victim, whose name was not released, suffered a back injury when the quad he was trying to move rolled on top of him, Capt. Guy Finnichiarro said. The KCFD's rescue helicopter from Keene was dispatched to hoist the victim out of the ravine 2 1/2 miles southwest of 25 Hill and lift him to a nearby medivac helicopter that flew in from Santa Maria. ... TC construction slows down for time being ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Wednesday, August 27, 2008 TIL programs get federal legislation Aug 27, 2008
Willy Duncan and Jeff Ross, coordinator of services for students with disabilities and the creator of TIL, pushed for language to be included in the bill that will replicate the high profile TC program throughout the nation. Funding to do just that has yet to be worked out. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
Iowa meets federal standards for disabled students Jul 30, 2008
The U.S. Department of Education determined that Iowa schools provide adequate special education, early intervention and other services for students with disabilities based on annual reports from the state education department and other observations. Iowa has made progress in keeping students with disabilities in the classroom with their non-disabled classmates in recent years, said Lana Michelson, chief of student and family support services for the Iowa Department of Education. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Waterloo administrator takes job at Braille school Jul 4, 2008
His background and knowledge in special education paired with his leadership abilities have enhanced our understanding of the importance of providing a full continuum of services for students with disabilities. He is highly respected by his colleagues and employees, she added. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Bush budget forecasts deficit hike Feb 2, 2008
3 billion for special education services for students with disabilities, an increase of roughly $330 million. . (Yahoo News -- Politics)
College student with disability picks himself up after tough start Nov 13, 2007
Then he heard about Edinboro, which is ranked among the nation's top 10 universities for its services for students with disabilities. That sorry string of Fs, though, put it all in jeopardy. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Firing Line Sep 17, 2007
It was refreshing to read this very human perspective on a scientific issue (Graduate students host dinner with Nobel Prize winner," Sept. 11). Most of the time, scientists are portrayed as cold, rational and inhuman. Graduate students are thought of as having no life, no drive, no sense of humor and disconnected from very natural behaviors such as fandom. Nothing could be further from the truth. Science is a human endeavor; we have our idols, our prejudices and our childish disagreements that... (The Daily Texan, TX)
'Dogs hope addition will fill pitching void Sep 14, 2007
"We'd seen her pitch from her sophomore year on, so we were very familiar with her."Fresno State offers assistance through its services for students with disabilities program. But Melloh would need a waiver from the NCAA to play, a provision offered students with learning disabilities. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Delaney returns to campus Sep 6, 2007
His duties included serving as an advisor to SGA and the University Echo, advising the programming committee and coordinating services for students with disabilities. Delaney said he has had 20 years of experience working with similar departments and has been directly involved with guidance and hands-on programming. (The University Echo, TN)
Virginia Tech Panels Urge Reform Aug 23, 2007
It recommends that the university add to its Care Team the central group that identifies and responds to at-risk students a Virginia Tech law enforcement officer and the director for the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities as permanent members. The existing group includes representatives from student affairs and counseling services. (Inside Higher Ed)
Organization looks back on Opportunities history Apr 27, 2007
Secondly, Opportunities answered the call from area school districts to develop community based transition services for students with disabilities. The Community Employment Program now provides job-seeking skills training, work experience assistance and job coaching to over 200 students in 22 school systems. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Diversity Week is full of cultural events Feb 9, 2007
Diversity Week is also co-sponsored by LGBT Programs and Services, the Mercury Association, UMKC Student Communicators, the Office of Diversity and Equity, Talent Scholars, and the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. "Students with Disabilities: Understanding Rights and Responsibilities," will be held Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Alumni Room, University Center. (University News, MO)
Band plans auction, dinner Jan 28, 2007
The students learned about the college, the application process, services for students with disabilities and financial aid and scholarships that are available. Also, there were informational tables about the college's Workforce Development and Florida School of the Arts programs and tours of the campus. (Florida Times-Union)
Alternative-formatted textbooks difficult to obtain Jan 9, 2007
"When a student brings us a textbook, first the binding must be removed," said Scott Laurent, director of the UMKC Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (OSSD). "The pages are scanned, encoded into the correct format, and burned onto a compact disc. The book is then re-bound and returned with the accompanying CD to the student.". (University News, MO)
Attention Deficit Disorder Conference At WCU Jan 4, 2007
It then breaks into three tracks, with concurrent sessions for parents and teachers, college issues and adults with AD/HD. Presenting faculty include Dr. Joan Polka, of West Chester University's Counseling Center and Dr. Martin Patwell, the University's director of Services for Students with Disabilities. Polka will discuss the documentation that students who plan to attend college need to get academic assistance for their disabilities including standard testing procedures. (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Freshman with muscular dystrophy adjusts to college life Nov 23, 2006
As it turned out, one of the best schools for kids in his situation was virtually in his back yard; just 100 miles from Pittsburgh, Edinboro is ranked among the nation's top 10 universities for its services for students with disabilities. So complete are the state-funded support services, that all Ryan really has to worry about is showing up for class and -- one can dream -- making the dean's list. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Give from the heart Nov 23, 2006
Fresno State's Services for Students With Disabilities program: Record textbooks and novels on cassette tapes for students with disabilities. Call 278-2811. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Benton district presents report to public Nov 19, 2006
Community partnerships have been established with Dawson Educational Cooper-ative, Saline County Juvenile Court System, Friendship Center, Counseling Clinic, Arkansas Counseling, Civitan Center, Pediatric Specialties, Avilla Christian Academy, Kidsource, Rivendell Day School, Youth Home, and First Step/Petty Center to provide comprehensive services for students with disabilities. A continuum of Special Education and Related Services are provided, but not limited to: Child Find activities; psycho... (Benton Courier, AR)
• Race and space -- Grade configuration, overcrowding, desegregation high on Unified's agenda Nov 13, 2006
In a memo, Dickson recommended a first phase consisting of rebalancing schools to alleviate severe overcrowding, improving the most obvious deficits in delivery of services for students with disabilities and reducing transportation costs. Under the timeline, a recommendation would go to the board in February 2007 for implementation for the 2007-08 school year. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Californian School News Sep 11, 2006
The group is a state-mandated team of parents of children enrolled in special education and people with a personal or professional interest in securing appropriate services for students with disabilities. The advisory committee represent SELPA member districts and the Riverside County Office of Education. (North County Times)
First day in the dorm is tough for any freshman, including Ryan Ballou Sep 3, 2006
While he has no second thoughts about his choice of school -- Edinboro is ranked among the nation's top 10 universities for its services for students with disabilities -- there were still plenty of doubts. As he burned up the 100 or so miles of highway that morning, he says, the same "what ifs" that plague all college freshmen played over and over in his head. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Vice chancellor candidates to visit UNL, meet students Jan 9, 2006
The position currently oversees the offices of admissions, campus recreation, career services, Greek Affairs and cooperatives, educational access and TRIO programs, student judicial affairs, registration and records, university housing, student involvement, scholarship and financial aid, services for students with disabilities Nebraska Unions and the University Health Center. Richard Hoffmann, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and chairman of the search committee for the new vice... (Daily Nebraskan, NE)
