Podcasts
How to Prepare For and What to Expect at an IEP Meeting
Get advice and practical suggestions from experienced DRN attorneys to make your IEP meeting more productive and successful. Learn how to prepare for an IEP meeting, what documents to have in advance, and what issues to be sure to discuss with school officials concerning your family member's education program. Download this hour-long podcast to your computer, Ipod, or other MP3 player and listen at your convenience.
You may also find the following DRN publications helpful --
IDEA Regs and Chapter 14 Side-by-Side Comparison (PDE - 9/19/08)
How to be a Good Advocate for Your Child: Tips for Parents
Developing the Special Education Program
Developing New Era IEPs for Students With Disabilities: Toolkit
When is Your Child Entitled to Therapies or Other Related Services From Your School District?
Transition to Adult Life for Students With Disabilities
Procedural Safeguards - Options for Resolving Disputes Between Parents and School Districts
Assistive Technology for Students With Disabilities
The Special Education ConsultLine, a publication of the Pa Department of Education
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Now available: "New Laws That Impact People With Disabilities"
Learn about several new laws and regulations that affect the lives of persons with disabilities, including all of the important changes made as part of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008. Other subjects discussed include the federal Mental Health Parity Act, Pennsylvania's autism insurance bill, and regulations concerning the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.
Download this podcast to your computer, Ipod, or other MP3 player and listen at your convenience. To get this podcast, as well as helpful related publications, simply visit DRN's web site at www.drnpa.org and click on the "Podcasts" link.
You may also find the following DRN publications helpful --
Summary of Major Changes Created by ADA Amendments Act of 2008
Outline of The Americans With Disabilities Amendments Act
Combatting Employment Discrimination Through the Americans with Disabilities Act
Summary re Autism Insurance Act
The Coverage of Autism Services in Pennsylvania - A Fact Sheet
Summary of Mental Health Parity Act
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Now available: "Substituted Decision-making"
When is a guardian appropriate to assist a family member make a medical decision? Are there alternatives to guardianship? When is it appropriate to obtain a power of attorney? Listen as two DRN attorneys discuss these and other issues related to substituted decision-making. You can also access at no cost helpful publications that provide more detailed information and assistance.
Download this podcast to your computer, Ipod, or other MP3 player and listen at your convenience. To get this podcast, as well as helpful publications about substituted decision-making and many other subjects, visit DRN's web site at www.drnpa.org and click on the "Publications" and "Podcasts" links.
You may also find the following DRN publications helpful --
Consent for Medical Treatment by Individuals with Mental Retardation
The DRN podcast series is made possible by the generous support of the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council.
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Now available: Legal Advocacy as a Tool for Social Change
On March 19, 2009, the Disability Rights Network sponsored a day-long conference to discuss "Legal Advocacy as a Tool for Social Change." More than 40 consumers and advocates gathered to hear presentations and provide their own ideas on how best to achieve social change to benefit persons with disabilities.
The three presentations have been converted into podcasts in order to allow more persons to hear some of the issues that were discussed.
"Legal Advocacy & Social Change - A Historical Change" (0:33)
In this presentation, DRN Legal Director Mark Murphy provided a brief history of legal advocacy on behalf of persons with disabilities, discussed some lessons that can be drawn from social change movements outside of the disability area, and identified barriers to using legal advocacy to achieve social change for persons with disabilities.
"Legal Advocacy & Social Change - The National View and What It Means for Pennsylvania" (1:02)
In this presentation, long-time disability rights lawyer Steve Gold discussed the issues disability activists around the country are working on to achieve social change and the lessons that can be applied by those seeking social change in Pennsylvania.
In this presentation, DRN Chief Executive Officer Ilene Shane and DRN Policy Director Linda Anthony discuss how to develop a campaign to seek social change and identify the different elements of a successful campaign, including political action, using the media, and coalition building.
DRN's conference on "Legal Advocacy as a Tool for Social Change" was made possible by the generous support of the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council.