An Intellectual Disability News
Austin's source for local news - 31 Dec 2011
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A critical voice for developmentally disabled - 30 Dec 2011
Although many people of all backgrounds are still struggling to find employment due to the stagnant national economy, the problem is even more pronounced for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Disability budget cut 'a scandal' - 26 Dec 2011
A four million euro budget cut to the largest service provider for people with disabilities in the country has been branded a national scandal.
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Dad banned from asking about school - 25 Dec 2011
A DAD has been banned by the Family Court from asking his intellectual disabled daughter, 13, about her school reports.
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Collapsed sex abuse case sparks call for reform - 21 Dec 2011
The national Disability Discrimination Commissioner is calling for urgent legal reform after the collapse of a sexual abuse prosecution in South Australia.
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Gene Discovered For Weaver Syndrome - 19 Dec 2011
Scientists have found a gene that causes Weaver syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that typically causes large size at birth, tall stature, developmental delay during childhood, and intellectual disability.
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Malvern East volunteers answer the call to help disabled - 18 Dec 2011
IF there is one thing that stands out about Barbara Dick it is that she loves her "job".
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Need for inclusive social policy for disabled - AD - 13 Dec 2011
Alternattiva Demokratika, the Green Party, has called for an inclusive social policy that recognises and supports choices made by people with intellectual disabilities.
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‘They did not think this through’ - 7 Dec 2011
THE Government may have taken just one day to back down on plans to cut disability benefits for young people but it will take a lot longer to repair the anger and mistrust the budget blunder has caused.
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€2.5m intellectual disability centre planned for Clonakilty - 4 Dec 2011
A €2.5 MILLION state-of-the-art facility for adults and children with intellectual disability is planned for the West Cork town of Clonakilty.
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Additional Resources
Intellectual disability - facts and figures | Better Health Channel
Intellectual disability affects around one per cent of the population of Australia. People with intellectual disabilities may have significant problems with daily ...
Intellectual Disability - At Health Mental Health
Intellectual Disability. Intellectual disability is characterized both by a significantly below-average score on a test of mental ability or intelligence and by ...
Intellectual Disability
Intellectual disability resources from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Parenting with an intellectual disability | Raising Children Network
In 2009, 3.1% of Australians were living with an intellectual disability. For those who are parents, it can be a lack of suitable support services, rather than their ...
What is an Intellectual Disability | Community Living Ontario
An intellectual disability (also commonly referred to as a developmental disability among other terms) is, simply stated, a disability that signific...
How to Assess Intellectual Disability in Individuals | eHow.com
To determine whether or not someone has an intellectual disability, three criteria must be met. The individual must be given a standardized intelligence test and an ...
Intellectual Disability | AAIDD
Intellectual Disability. The term ‘intellectual disability’ is synonymous with the term ‘mental retardation,’ and is generally replacing it.
The Arc of New Jersey : Information : What is an Intellectual ...
Information about What is an Intellectual Disability? ... What is an Intellectual Disability? Intellectual disability is a disability characterized by significant ...
Intellectual Disabilities
Intellectual Disabilities (InD), also called Cognitive Disabilities * As of 1/4/2009, the Florida Department of Education combined the eligibility categories of ...
Intellectual disability - Department of Human Services, Victoria ...
A person with an intellectual disability may have difficulty learning and managing daily living skills such as self-care, communication and community access and ...
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