In 2020, people participating in New York State’s self-direction plan were surveyed about their experiences with self-direction. The primary goal of the survey was to examine the sustainability of …
As states, districts, and schools plan to return for the 2021-22 school year, questions are raised about whether and how to test children with disabilities, including children with the most...
A brief with findings from a recent study exploring experiences of direct support professionals (DSPs) providing support during the COVID-19 pandemic confirmed the critical shortage of DSPs …
This video offers preliminary guidance for the development of interim assessment options for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. There are federal requirements that all …
One important aspect of special education research that makes it complex is the variability of the disability categories being studied. This study used the context of individualized education …
Postsecondary entrance and placement tests provide critical information that shapes the trajectory of the transition from secondary to postsecondary education. Test accommodations can play an …
FYI Monthly is a monthly e-communication from the Institute on Community Integration. The July 2021 issue includes three feature stories, an ICI Facebook post, new publications, staff updates, and …
This video describes easy ways for parents to check on their child's progress in academics and behavior while learning at home. It also suggests ways to talk to the school about a child's progress …
This video describes practical ways to support students with significant cognitive disabilities as they grow in their writing skills. It also describes the types of supports a parent can ask for …
Direct support professionals (DSPs) have been through a lot this past year. Through a global pandemic, natural disasters, social unrest, and personal distress, they’ve stepped up as they always do …
This Policy Forum addresses low wages and racial disparities in the direct support workforce, revealed in a survey of approximately 9,000 DSPs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Policy Forum is hosted by the Research and Training Center on Community Living at the University of Minnesota's Institute on Community Integration. The Policy Forum is a web-based presentation …
FYI Monthly is a monthly e-communication from the Institute on Community Integration. The June 2021 issue includes three feature stories, an ICI Facebook post, new publications, staff updates, and …
Published: June 2021
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