Fresh Friday: The top 5 articles on Disability this week For the week of April 4th, 2016
Each week Thompson Policy Institute rounds up the top 5 articles we found on the web about disability and autism. It’s a fast and digestible way to ensure you are staying up to date with the latest stats, information and research on disability. 5. Federal Judge: Religious Schools Exempt From ADA
Autism in the workplace
Transitioning to independence during young adulthood is a pivotal and challenging time for everyone. For young adults with special needs, this transition period of new challenges can be particularly difficult. People with special needs, such as autism spectrum disorders or learning disabilities, may have social and communicative deficits which may impact their ability to successfully advocate for
Fresh Friday: The top 5 articles on Disability this week For the week of March 21st
Each week Thompson Policy Institute rounds up the top 5 articles we found on the web about disability and autism. It’s a fast and digestible way to ensure you are staying up to date with the latest stats, information and research on disability. 5. Best, Worst States Named for Disability Employment
6 Child Disability Laws You Should Know
We recently read an article here at Thompson Policy Institute called 6 Child Disability Rights Laws You Should Know. The article inspired us to share the six laws that were paramount for improving the quality of life for children with disability. Check out our infographic about the 6 Child Disability Laws You Should Know and
Fresh Friday: Top 5 articles on Disability this week For the week of March 14th
Each week Thompson Policy Institute rounds up the top 5 articles we found on the web about disability and autism. It’s a fast and digestible way to ensure you are staying up to date with the latest stats, information and research on disability. 5. Nike Expand Shoe Line For People With Special
Collaboration required to better educate students with high-needs California Department of Education undergoes big changes for students with disabilities
The California Department of Education is redefining what a “high-needs student” is and combining its efforts to offer better educational programs for students with disabilities. Typically, students considered to be high-needs were classified as low-income, foster children or English as a second language students. California ranks among the lowest of the states in its academic performance by
Fresh Friday: Top 5 Articles on Disability this week For the week of March 7th
Each week Thompson Policy Institute rounds up the top 5 articles we found on the web about disability and autism. It’s a fast and digestible way to ensure you are staying up to date with the latest stats, information and research on disability. 5. The Decline of Play and Rise
Top 8 reasons to attend Thompson Policy Institute’s DisAbility Summit Happening May 3rd, 2016
Thompson Policy Institute is hosting the first ever DisAbility Summit Tuesday, May 3rd at Chapman University in Orange County, California. This will be TPI’s largest public unveiling of its independent research to date. It’s a must-attend event and here are the top reasons why. Top location: The Summit is being hosted at Chapman University’s brand
Fresh Friday: top 5 articles on disability and autism this week For the week of February 22nd, 2016
Each week Thompson Policy Institute rounds up the top 5 articles we found on the web about disability and autism. It’s a fast and digestible way to ensure you are staying up to date with the latest stats, information and research on disability. 5. How do states support their public schools? Badly,
Debunking the contradictory employment rates for workers with disabilities
Recent figures published by the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) reflect a seemingly shocking disparity between a 5.1% decrease in the unemployment rate for workers without disabilities and a .5% increase in the same rate for workers with disabilities. Now well this seems initially alarming, it is important to understand how the unemployment rate