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Autism Acceptance Month 2012
On March 30, 2012 Governor Christine O. Gregoire declared April 2012 as Autism Acceptance Month. View the full Proclamation proclamation 2012.
Read MoreWashington Counties and DDD Employment Supports Performance Outcome Information System Website
Here is the DSHS news release announcing the Washington DDD Counties Employment Supports Performance Outcome Information System. The website URL is: http://www.statedata.info/washington-ddd/. The website is the result of active collaboration between employment providers, counties, Aging and...
Read MoreLegislative updates via the ARC
FROM: Aging and Disability Services Administration SUBJECT: Extension of CR-103E for Personal Care Hours The department has filed an extension for the emergency CR-103E for WAC 388-106-0125, Personal Care Hours. This filing continues emergency rules...
Read MoreRett syndrome important article published in Nature shows promise of reversibility
This is a very important study and one not soon enough for girls with the disabling disorder Rett Syndrome. This mouse model research discussed the inflammatory issues with Neuroglial cells Doctors reverse rare autism disorder in...
Read MoreSurvey Study of Parents’ Attitudes about Using Technology with Children/Adolescents with Autism
Deadline date: March 31, 2012 What is this study about? This study is being done to gather information from parents of children/adolescents with autism about using technology to meet their children/adolescents’ and families’ needs....
Read MoreHigher Risk of Autism Among Certain Immigrant Groups
Certain immigrants groups in Sweden have shown an increased risk of developing autism. The study is important, as it shows that autism isn’t governed only by genetic causes but by environmental factors too. Click...
Read MoreLatest Headlines from DisabilityScoop.com
Saving For People With Disabilities May Soon Be Tax-Free A bill that’s expected to be introduced in Congress Tuesday would give families a new way to save money for people with disabilities without jeopardizing...
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Senators Unveil Plan To Boost Down Syndrome Research Efforts to expand Down syndrome research may be gaining traction after a pair of U.S. senators introduced legislation to increase funding and establish centers to study...
Read MoreConference Proceedings Manual and PowerPoint presentations now available
The 2011 US Autism & Asperger Association Conference Proceedings Manual and PowerPoint Presentations are now available online at www.usautism.org/2011manual. This conference was co-sponsored by the Autism Society of Washington. The manual is in a...
Read MoreNational Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) At Last! ”The Facts About Charter Schools and Students with Disabilities” Want to know whether charter schools are required to serve students with disabilities? Interested...
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