..., just the FACTS, please!: November 2013

Monday, November 25, 2013

Common Core Accountability Standards Under Delayed

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

National Council on Disability Releases Annual Survey of Federal Disability Policy – “Strength in Our Difference"

October 31, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC —The National Council on Disability (NCD) – an independent federal agency that recommends disability policy to the President, Congress and other federal agencies – today releases its yearly report on the nation’s progress in achieving equality of opportunity, independent living, full participation and economic self-sufficiency for an estimated 57 million Americans with disabilities.

In keeping with the maxim “Nothing About Us Without Us” widely adopted by U.S. disability advocates two decades ago, NCD consulted with the broad disability community in determining its findings, and the expertise of advocates, stakeholders and service providers provided the foundation for NCD's policy recommendations. NCD offers this status check of disability policy in federally funded programs in the United States and abroad through a combination of insights gleaned by the experiences of individuals with disabilities interviewed for this report, combined with analysis of data indicators where available.

“NCD's 2013 Report on National Disability Policy: Strength in Our Differences returned to its traditional roots by seeking input from the broad and diverse disability community to survey what progress has been made and what obstacles continue to be encountered in achieving full integration and participation in all aspects of American life,” said NCD Councilmember Janice Lehrer-Stein. “As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), NCD's report is intended to support continued progress toward achieving the goals of full equality, liberty and opportunity for Americans with disabilities. As always, the Council remains ready to work with the Administration, Congress and all Americans as we progress toward realizing the promise and potential of the ADA.”

NCD's report highlights federal achievements from August 2012 to September 2013 and identifies areas where changes in public policy and additional steps are needed.

For more information or to obtain a copy of the report, please contact Public Affairs Specialist, Lawrence Carter-Long at 202-272-2112 or 202-272-2074 TTY.
Full report along with a comprehensive executive summary and overview of highlights is available on NCD's website at http://www.ncd.gov/progress_reports/10312013.

NCD Releases Annual Survey of Federal Disability Policy – “Strength in Our Differences”: National Council on Disability

High Standards for All Schools and Students, Everywhere | ED.gov Blog

We have a tendency in our fast-moving world to focus on controversial-sounding soundbites, instead of the complex policy debates that underlie them. Unfortunately, I recently played into that dynamic. A few days ago, in a discussion with state education chiefs, I used some clumsy phrasing that I regret – particularly because it distracted from an important conversation about how to better prepare all of America’s students for success.

High Standards for All Schools and Students, Everywhere | ED.gov Blog

LaDisabilityTalk: Office for Citizens with Disability Stakeholder Meeting

Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) is holding a Stakeholder Meeting Thursday, 11/21 from 1-3pm Attend in person or view by web.

Can't attend in person? View live via internet access by webstream: www.dhh.la.gov/OCDDLive Hear about the OCDD,DHH System Transformation and offer Feedback.
This will affect State General Funds Waivers EarlySteps Intermediate Care Facilities for people with Developmental Disabilities (ICF/DD) Medicaid State Plan Intended purpose of Systems Transformation is to improve: Request for Services Registry Support Coordination Available Services Providers System Entry
Submit questions to Beth.Jordan@la.gov to be given to the presenter to consider discussing at meeting.

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