AJE is pleased to share these updates and resources from ACCESS!
NEWS & RESOURCES
USDOE
Students with disabilities navigating the transition to college
National Center for Learning Disabilities
New York Times
What moves some people with disabilities to be disability activists?
Forbes
Low wages and staff shortages upend support for people with disabilities
KHN
U.S. DOL
Legal battles continue over job coaches and disability accommodations
Bloomberg Law
New York Times
Amazon Alexa app broadens speech recognition for users who may stutter
Forbes
SAVE THE DATE
New Hampshire’s only statewide transition conference featuring high-quality professional development on supporting youth with disabilities and their families with the transition to postsecondary education, employment, and independent living. Featuring keynote speaker Denise Bissonnette.
November 20: Partnering for Strength Mini-Conference: Supported Decision Making
In August 2021, SB 134 was signed into law in NH, establishing supported decision making (SDM) as a statutorily recognized alternative to guardianship for adults with disabilities and their families. Featuring keynote speaker Jonathan Martinis, Esq., JD.
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