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- Md. education leaders focus on "rehabilitative" discipline
The Maryland Board of Education on Tuesday agreed to make minor changes to proposals that schools shift toward more rehabilitative discipline practices aimed at reducing out-of-school suspensions and teaching students about positive behavior. The changes, which are in response to input from educators and others, do not change the spirit of the reforms, officials said. Among other things, the proposals would require schools to provide educational services to students during suspension, and track data regarding suspensions of minority students and students in special education. The Washington Post
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- Mobile technology offers more accessibility options
A variety of assistive applications and features for individuals with disabilities have been developed for Apple and Android devices. Apple's devices, such as iPad, offer accessible features, such as VoiceOver, that speaks about the item being touched on the screen. Google has introduced new features in its latest Android operating systems, such as TalkBack, which also describes what a person is touching on screen. Digital Trends
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- S.C. bill would require psychologists in all public schools
 A bill introduced by state Representative Jerry Govan would require all public schools in South Carolina to have a full-time school psychologist. There are only about 550 school psychologists for the state's 1,200 public schools, but Govan offers the bill as an alternative to other school safety measures. "I think it stands a better chance of saving lives than arming teachers in schools," Govan said. WJBF-TV (Augusta, Ga.)
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- Calif. college agrees to make campus more accessible
Mills College in Oakland, Calif., must make doorways wider, add handrails and grab bars, and install wheelchair ramps throughout 260 sites across its campus in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over accessibility. The settlement makes an exception for the college's oldest buildings from the 19th century, which are designated historical landmarks but requires meetings and classes to be moved to other locations if accessibility is an issue. San Francisco Chronicle
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CEC in San Antonio: SpEd organizations in San Antonio
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