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the NCTI bi-monthly e-newsletter
August 10, 2006
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Grant Writing and Funding Opportunities
FY 2007 Steppingstones Proposals
The
U.S. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has released a request for proposals to fund the FY 2007 Steppingstones of Technology Innovation for Children with Disabilities Grants.
Proposals are due October 3, 2006.
For more information and to download an application, click here.
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Legally Speaking
IDEA Part B 2004 Regulations Announced
U.S. Department of Education Secretary Spellings has announced the Final IDEA Part B 2004 Regulations. The federal IDEA regulations
are scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on August 14, 2006 and will go into effect on October 14, 2006.
The Wrightslaw Web site reformatted and summarized the regulations in an easy-to-access format. Access the Wrightslaw version by clicking here.
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New Policy Resource
Accessible Instructional Materials Become Part of IDEA 2004
Read about how NIMAS will affect students with disabilities and the printing industry. Effective August 19, 2006, publishers and other producers of print-based educational materials will be required to provide those materials in alternate formats if necessary to meet the needs of students who are blind or have print disabilities.
To go to the NCTI Legally Speaking Page and access the NIMAS Technical Assistance Center at CAST Web site, click here.
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Tech Topics
Understanding the Disability Market
John Kemp, in conjunction with Marla Spindel and
Christina Hughes of
Powers Pyles Sutter and Verville, PC, has authored a white paper, Understanding the Disability Market, for the National Business Services Alliance (NSBA). This paper highlights the potential for a workforce shortage in the future and a possible solution through increased disability and senior hiring. Kemp also highlights how to most effectively implement any necessary changes to encourage employer and employee success. To go to the NCTI Tech Topics Page for access to the paper, click here.
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