Disability News
Wednesday, December 14, 2011: Making Cents of Health Care Financing an overview of MassHealth
Beth Dworetzky
Beth will review: eligibility, application, cost, and services for families raising children and youth with special health needs, including mental, behavioral, and emotional health needs. The goal is for families to learn about these programs and have the information they need [...]
December 14, Wednesday, 10:00-12:00 pm
Easter Seals ATRC – Boston Office 89 South St. Boston, MA 02111
Learn about the newest products and services from DynaVox Mayer-Johnson
Presenter: Nicole Tumblin, Greater Boston Area Representative, DynaVox Mayer-Johnson
DynaVox Mayer-Johnson is a leading provider of speech generating devices and symbol adapted special education software used to assist individuals in [...]
Easter Seals & the ATRC
Upcoming Events…
November 16 Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00 pm and 1:00-3:00 pm
Easter Seals ATRC – Boston Office 89 South St. Boston, MA 02111
Demonstration of “Speak4Use” a voice recognition environmental control unit
Presenter: Graham Bunce, graham@Speak4Use.com
Speak4Use (S4U) merges ECU hardware with voice recognition software, offering wireless control of the [...]
American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Scholarship Program 2011-2012
The mission of the American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) is to
contribute to national, state, and local efforts to promote health and wellness
in people with disabilities and identify effective intervention strategies that
reduce health disparities between people with disabilities and the general
population. AAHD accomplishes its mission [...]
Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 60 million Americans will increase 3.6 percent in 2012, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits that nearly 55 million Social Security beneficiaries receive in January 2012. Increased payments [...]
Watertown Special Education Parent Advisory Council
2011-2012 Calendar
Meetings held at the Cunniff School Library, 246 Warren St.
5-7 PM
Wednesday September 14, 2011: An evening with Elisabeth Schaefer
Director of Student Services, Elisabeth Schaefer, will discuss the plans she has for Special Education. Come and introduce yourself.
Bring your kids – child care, pizza, beverages and fresh baked [...]
Below are the FAQ’s for Handicap Parking.
1.Who is eligible for Disabled Parking?
Anyone who is legally blind or whose medical professional provides a clinical diagnosis and certifies that the person cannot walk 200 feet without rest or use of an ambulatory aide.
2.How do I apply for Disabled Parking?
Applications for Disabled Parking are available at all [...]
Austin Texas considers smartphone app to report handicapped parking space violations Austin considers smartphone app to report handicapped parking space violations
Austin City Council will consider an item on its Oct. 20 agenda to explore ways the city could implement smartphone technology so that citizen volunteers can report violations of handicapped parking spaces as they see [...]
The Client Services Program provides information and advocacy for people with disabilities. Responding to over 10,000 requests a year, the program helps people, their families and friends, as well as professionals and government officials, learn about the government programs that help citizens with disabilities live independently and about their civil rights. When consumers report systems [...]
If you have a disability and want to work but are having trouble getting vocational rehabilitation services, or want a lifestyle which is more self-reliant but are having trouble getting independent living services, contact the Client Assistance Program (CAP).
CAP provides an unbiased source of information, referral and advocacy services for people who are having difficulties [...]
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