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What's the Neurodiversity Paradigm...and why is it so important? In our February blog, Caron Starobin,LCSW-C and The Dorm discuss what clinicians need to know in order to provide neurodiversity-affirming care. https://lnkd.in/gyHA3-PD WISER - DC, xMinds - Partnership for Extraordinary Minds #neurodiversityaffirming #autism #ableism #familysupport #clientcare

Strategies for Successful Advocacy in IEP Meetings Presenters: - Michael Eig, Esq., of MICHAEL J EIG & ASSOCIATES PC - Jennifer Engel Fisher, M.S., of Weinfeld Education Group - Meghan Probert, Esq., of Michael Eig and Associates Brief Session Description: Walking into an IEP meeting with many people on the other side of the table speaking in what is often an unfamiliar language can be intimidating. In this session, the experienced special educator and attorneys will detail advocacy strategies for parents, advocates, and attorneys to utilize throughout the IEP process to ensure success. For additional information and to register for this discussion brought to you by Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. , visit https://lnkd.in/eUr_U_JK . #IEP #IEPSupport #iepadvocacy #IEPRights #advocatelikeamother #NeurodiversityMatters #neurodiversityawareness #specialneedsadvocacy #DisabilityAdvocacy #specialneedsfamily #neurodiversityacceptance #education #specialneedsadvocate #advocacymatters #educationmatters #educationforall #specialeducation @WISER - DC #copaaconference27 #copaaconference

Informal monthly boot camp small group sessions for adults are back! Simply click the link below for more information and to register online. This is a great way to get you thinking about where you may want to make some adjustments to how you keep track of tasks, events, and plan out getting things done. We'll look at follow through as well, which can sometimes be even harder. We will also look at specific strategies that you can start implementing immediately to make the changes that you want to make. #executivefunctioning #planning #productivity #wellness #mindset #ADHD #organization WISER - DC

Medicaid is under attack. You might be thinking, "what does this have to do with students with disabilities and college?". The answer is A LOT! Who receives Medicaid? -44% of adults with disabilities under the age of 65 -1 in 2 children with disabilities or medically complex conditions -6.4 million adults who receive long-term supports and services Many of the students I support with physical disabilities and health conditions use Medicaid and Medicaid waivers. This allows them to get care, such as a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) and engage in higher education. I have a handful of students with medical conditions that require infusions, frequent check-ins, and procedures. They need this coverage. We need to support them. Call your reps NOW. See the info below and the great info the The Arc of the United States has put together: https://lnkd.in/e6m9EeSQ

It's great to see WISER - DC members connecting in real life! ????

?? Last Chance to Register! Join us TOMORROW, February 20, for an insightful webinar on Taking a Strengths-Based Approach to Student Transitions: The Role of Families and Caregivers. ?? When: February 20 | ?? 3 PM ET ?? Hosted by: The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) &?Accessible College, LLC We’re excited to welcome Sean Roy, an expert in family engagement, to share strategies on how families can best support students with disabilities as they transition to postsecondary education and training. This session is a must for parents, caregivers, and educators looking for actionable ways to empower students for success! ?? Click the link to register now:?https://loom.ly/D_0bzfg _______________________ #webinar?#accessiblecollege?#collegeaccessibility?#disabilitysupport?#studenttransition?#caregiverresources?#familyengagement?#educationforall

WISER - DC board member, Annie Tulkin, shares her thoughts on the impact of the lose of Section 504 protections for students with disabilities and what people can do to stop it. ????

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This week in the Tech Life Inner Circle membership, we are learning all about Google's NotebookLM. Have you heard of it? Everyone with a Google account can use it for free. It's a helpful way to get help understanding complex information. It can also streamline research, learning, and content creation. Do you learn best by listening? It will synthesize multiple sources and create a podcast discussing the content! I uploaded handouts from the Inner Circle's most recent Tech Talks, a flyer about this new membership, and a link to the sales page, which generated this podcast! It's long (about 17 minutes) and uses "like" interjections too often, but the content is spot on. ?? Listen to the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/e79apFzE You can also generate a briefing comment with the main points or ask questions about the content. The information comes from the resources uploaded to the notebook. Curious to learn more? Join us in the Tech Life Inner Circle for more exciting tools and discussions. If you are searching for a way to keep up with tech and get support along the way, this may be the perfect solution for you! ?? https://lnkd.in/eeu_XSsr #TechLifeInnerCircle #GoogleNotebookLM #TechForLearning #LifeLongLearning #TechSavvy #Accessibility #TechTips #Productivity #GroupSupport #TechLearning #AIasAT #AssistiveTech WISER - DC