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AAHD Announces Scholarship Programs for Students with Disabilities

The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) has announced their 2013-2014 scholarship program for students with disabilities. It has long been a policy of AAHD to assist those with disabilities in pursuing higher education. Last year four…

NF of the Blind Announces 2013 Scholarship Opportunity

// The National Federation of the Blind has announced their 2013 Scholarship Program. The…

New Report Shows Improvement in Universal Design in Education

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Education with a Disability

AAHD Announces Scholarship Programs for Students with Disabilities

Details: Published on Saturday, 16 March 2013 06:23

Is Secondary Education a Necessity for People with Disabilities?

Details: Published on Sunday, 30 October 2011 15:29

graduation hat and scroll As a disabled person our goal is to live as normal a life as possible, despite our limitations. The most normal thing for an adult is to be employed.

The Effect of Not Requiring Diplomas on Education and the Job Market

Details: Published on Thursday, 14 June 2012 11:08

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently stated that employees may be discriminating against persons with disabilities if they require a high school diploma for jobs where the skills needed can be a obtained in other ways. Additional guidance on this matter was given by the EEOC by means of a Q&A document. The reason for the possible discrimination is because it can be more difficult for people with mental and/or physical disabilities to obtain a high school diploma than others. Even though they may not have been educated in a formal setting that enabled them to obtain a high school diploma they still may possess the skills needed to do the job.

Young Adults with Autism Lacking Education Necessary for Employment

Details: Published on Tuesday, 15 May 2012 10:08

A study published by Pediatrics on Monday revealed the trouble young adults with autism have in finding employment after graduating from high school. 1 in 88 kids in the United States have been diagnosed with Autism and the number is increasing rapidly.

Pennsylvania Tops the List of States Who Best Comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Details: Published on Wednesday, 08 August 2012 11:31

Pennsylvania has met the highest level rating possible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the U.S. Department of Education has determined.

This year marks the fifth time in the past six years the state has received this rating.

Under law, the U.S. Secretary of Education must make an annual determination whether each state is adhering to the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Utah State University Setting the Standard for Accessibility in Secondary Education

Details: Published on Thursday, 01 March 2012 00:03

disabled student with assistant Quinn Prince became completely blind at the young age of 2, due to a genetic disease that caused his retinas to separate. However, that has not hindered him from setting high goals for himself. The University he is attending is making his quest for higher education easy.

NF of the Blind Announces 2013 Scholarship Opportunity

Details: Published on Tuesday, 11 December 2012 11:02

The National Federation of the Blind has announced their 2013 Scholarship Program. The scholarship recognizes achievement by blind scholars, the National Federation of the Blind annually offers blind college students in the United States and Puerto Rico the opportunity to win one of thirty national scholarships worth from $3,000 to $12,000.