Archive for September, 2008
An Update on 100 Ideas Autism Summit
Dear Parents and Advocates, I want to give you an update on the restraint and seclusion portion of the 100 Ideas Autism Summit I spoke at on Tuesday 9/16/08. The R & S portion went very well and people were very interested in this growing problem. There were lots of questions from people in [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )SECLUSION ROOMS: An example about what we fight against
Below is riveting information about a school that had a seclusion room located in the basement of their school. No door knobs, no supervision, nothing. There is also a video linked to the article that could show you just how children are treated and what we fight against every day. No child should have ever [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Both Vice President Candidates to be in Orlando
Please follow the link for more information: Both VP candidates may be in Naples in early October http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2008/sep/16/sarah-palin-coming-naples-october/
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Will Florida change how schools treat autistic children?
Will Florida change how schools treat autistic children? By Colleen Wixon (Contact) Wednesday, September 17, 2008 ORLANDO — Several state lawmakers said Tuesday that as early as this next legislative session changes could be coming to how autistic children are treated in schools. Several Treasure Coast families traveled to Orlando on Tuesday to take part [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Restraints & Seclusion in Florida Public Schools
Dear Florida Families, I hope some of you are going to be able to attend the 100 Ideas Foundation to be a part of the session on the Education Issues Panel Discussion which will be held on Tuesday 9/16 from 8:30 am – 11:00 am. A portion of the Educational issues will cover restraint and seclusion [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Please do not forget!!! 100 Ideas Summit
100 Ideas Foundation Statewide Policy Discussion On Autism & Developmental Disabilities This is a great opportunity for Florida parents to get as much information as possible and discuss their concerns about what is currently going on in the world of families with children that have autism and other developmental disabilities. Please try and attend, mark [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )A call to arms – DEADLINE: September 15, 2008
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON AUGUST 26, 2008 BUT IS BEING REPOSTED DAILY UNTIL DEADLINE IS MET Today there was a phone conference on Proposed Rule 6A-6.05271: Standards for the Use of Reasonable Force. This rule will apply to ALL children in the public school system. WHY YOU SHOULD BE CONCERNED: 1- There is no ban on [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )COALITION AGAINST INSTITUTIONALIZED CHILD ABUSE
The Coalition Against Institutionlized Child Abuse has made it a point to raise awareness about abuses going on in schools and institutions. Please make sure to visit this site for valuable information such as the information below on the use of restraints and their links to death. LIST OF RESTRAINT DEATHS Click on the link [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )BROWARD COUNTY: Understanding the Laws of Florida Concerning Students with Disabilities
Understanding the Laws of Florida Concerning Students with Disabilities Rosemary Palmer, Esq. will be giving a presentation for Broward County’s Parent Training “Weekend with the Experts” series. Her presentation will be held on September 13, 2008, from 9 AM until 3 PM.* Participants will receive an overview of what federal and state laws require for all [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Corporal Punishment – NOT IN OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS!!
Corporal punishment has no place in our public schools By: Phyllis Walters, Naples Florida school psychologist http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/30/guest-commentary-corporal-punishment-has-no-place-/
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )State Considers Broader Use of Force In Classrooms
State considers broader use of force in classrooms Friday, August 29, 2008 http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2008/08/29/a1b_restraint_0830.html Educators could use physical force to maintain a “safe and orderly learning environment” under a proposed state Board of Education rule.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Autism Vox – Obama and McCain on Autism
Posted Originally on Autism Vox Obama and McCain on Autism Posted: 29 Aug 2008 Both Senators Barack Obama and John McCain have statements on their websites about autism. Obama’s is in a section on healthcare and is entitled Support Americans with Autism; he also has a plan on Autism Spectrum Disorders in his section on [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Please Sign This Petition!!!
The use of face-down prone restraints on children and teens in public schools and residential treatment settings is on the rise. These restraints have proved to be very detrimental to children’s physical and mental health, and have proved deadly on many occasions. It is our hope these restraints will be banned in the United States. PLEASE Sign [...]
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