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Proposed Autism Registry Is Dangerous, Disability Rights Activists Say The NIH is reportedly amassing private medical records from federal and commercial databases for a "disease registry" to track Americans with autism prompting concerns about patient privacy.

Families say school civil rights investigations have stalled after federal cuts The U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights investigates discrimination in schools. It recently lost more than 40% of its staff.

⭐️ UPDATE ⭐️ UPDATE ⭐️

Announcing the full lineup of breakout session topics and presenters for the May 10th A Look Ahead Conference. See below or refer to the image for information. See a session/s you don't want to miss? Register today! May 10th will be here before you know it.

- Change Not Charity, The Americans with Disabilities Act
Film Screening and Discussion

- CPS Was Called: Now What?
Krista McIntire, CPS Consultant

- Disability Services in Higher Education
Brandie Wiley, Director, Office of Disability Access, UNT Health Science Center

- Future Planning: SNT’s, MPT & ABLE Accounts
Haley Greer & Ashley Melero - The Arc of Texas Master Pooled Trust

- It Adds Up: Work, Social Security Benefits & Medicaid
Norine Jaloway-Gill, Imagine Enterprises

- Living Self-Determined: A Life-Long Journey
Ricky Broussard, Imagine Enterprises

- Navigating a Successful Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood: Who’s Involved, What’s Included & Why
Julia Chalker, M.S.Ed, Transition Coordinator

- Special Education Testing: Who, What, Where, When, Why & How
Monica Santiago, 3 in 1 Advocacy

- Tech Talk with BridgingApps: Apps, Transition to Adulthood & More
Amy Fuchs, BridgingApps, Easter Seals Greater Houston

A Look Ahead Conference
Saturday, May 10, 2025
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
FUMC-Arlington
313 North Center Street
Arlington, Texas 76011

🟢 CONFERENCE FEE: $20 - a light breakfast, lunch and Texas Social Work and Educator CEU’s (provided by The Arc of DFW Area) are included with your registration.

🟢 REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/MAY25ALA - Registration will close when capacity is reached. * Limited stipends available for individuals with disabilities and family members. Please complete the form at https://bit.ly/ALAStipendRequest to request a stipend.

🟢 SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR SPACE available. Please contact
[email protected] for additional information.

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New vocational program at Dallas College for adults with ASD

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How to Request a Camera in Your Child’s Special Education Classroom Learn how to request a camera, how to get a recording, and how to appeal decisions.