Chairperson
Executive Director
Contact Information
NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council99 Washington Avenue, 12th Floor, Suite 1230
Albany, New York 12210
Phone: 800.395.3372
FAX: 518.402.3505
Email: Email Us
Upcoming DDPC Meetings
DDPC Full Council Mtg.April 15th, 2012, 9:00am
Marriott Conf. Center, Albany, NY
Childrens' Issues Committee Mtg.
April 16th, 2012, 10:00 am
Location: 99 Washington Ave.,
Suite 1230
Albany, NY
Systems Committee Mtg:
April 17th, 2012, 10:00am
99 Washington Ave.,
Suite 1230
Albany, NY
Adult Issues Committee Mtg.
March 19th, 2012, 10:00am
99 Washington Ave.,
Suite 1230
Albany, NY
For more information, please contact the NYS DDPC at 1.800.395.3372
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NYACTS is a website designed to provide current information on New York State services and supports for individuals with autism. Autism is on the rise in New York State and around the country. It is estimated that more than 60,000 New York State residents have a diagnosis of autism or autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and that the incidence of autism could reach 4 million Americans in the next decade. New York State government needs to be united in its efforts to respond to these dramatic statistics. The formation of the Interagency Task Force on Autism has helped to ensure that state agencies are working together to assist individuals and families struggling with ASD.
Education and Employment Updates
Public Comment - Proposed Amendment to Sections 200.4 and 200.16
The NYS Education Department (NYSED) has proposed to amend sections
200.4 and 200.16 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education
relating to preschool and school-age individual evaluations. Written
comments on the proposed amendment will be accepted for 45 days
after its January 4, 2012 publication in the New York State
Register.
For more information,
click here.
Mandate Relief Relating to Special Education Requirements
A policy memorandum is available from the Office of P-12 Education
providing clarification regarding actions taken related to mandate
relief and special education.
To view this plicy memorandum,
click here.
ODEP’s Integrated Employment Toolkit
The Office of Disability Employment Policy has now made available an
“Integrated Employment Toolkit” which offers a collection of
resources, reports, papers, policies, fact sheets, case studies, and
discussion guides. Coming from a variety of sources, this toolkit
accommodates a full range of users and increases capacity and
understanding about the value and potential of integrated
employment.
To view this toolkit visit:
http://www.dol.gov/odep/ietoolkit/
OSEP Releases Spanish Glossary of IDEA- Related Terms
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has published a
Spanish Glossary with over 200 IDEA-related terms translated from
English to Spanish. This glossary was developed collaboratively and
includes the perspectives of Parent Centers and families of children
and youth with disabilities representing various Spanish speaking
backgrounds and home countries.
To view this glossary,
click here.
Autism Internet Modules
The Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (in partnership with
others) has developed “Autism Internet Modules.” These modules are a
variety of topics that provide information on the assessment and
identification of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), recognizing and
understanding behaviors and characteristics, transition to
adulthood, employment and numerous evidence-based practices and
interventions.
For more information,
click here.
The Nature & Use of Individualized Learning Plans as a Career
Intervention Strategy
The National Consortium on Leadership and Disability for Youth
(NCLD/Y) is conducting a research and demonstration project on how
Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) guide high school students
toward college and careers.
To read this article and more about this research,
click here.
New Internship Guide for Youth with Disabilities
The National Consortium on Leadership and Disability for Youth
(NCLD/Y) has published a guide for youth with disabilities
interested in pursuing an internship, “On-Ramp to Employment, A
Guide for Students with Disabilities to Getting and Making the Most
of an Internship.” It leads young people through the step-by-step
process of finding, applying for, and participating in an
internship. It includes information focused on career exploration,
interview and resume building, goal setting, and networking, as well
as tips on finding accessible housing, navigating the transportation
system, disclosing a disability, and employing a personal care
attendant.
To view this guide visit:
http://ncld-youth.info/Downloads/intern-guide-final.pdf
Report Offers Ways to Increase Athletic Opportunities for Students
The U.S. Department of Education has created a new report that
focuses on equal opportunities in physical education participation
and athletics in schools.
To view this report,
click here.
Updated Parent’s Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder Available
The National Institute of Mental Health has developed a “Parent’s
Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder,” which helps parents understand
what autism spectrum disorder is, recognize common signs and
symptoms, and find the resources they need.
To view this guide,
click
here.
For more information, vist
http://www.gao.gov.
Family Guide to Assistive Technology and Transition Planning
Available in Spanish
The Family Center on Technology and Disability has released a
Spanish version of its new publication, “Family Information Guide to
Assistive Technology and Transition.” This guide includes an
illustrated glossary of assistive technology (AT) and transition
terms and also helps families and teachers understand the importance
of AT in their child’s special education and transition plans.
To view this guide visit: http://www.fctd.info/show/fig_summary