http://cebsapp01.unco.edu/news from the National Center on Severe and Sensory Disabilities Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:29:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Bill Gates has issued his first annual letter about the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's work, which includes a section on education and reform. http://cebsapp01.unco.edu/news/2009/01/gates-foundation-and-school-reform/ Representative David Obey of Wisconsin, Chair of the Appropriations Committee for the House, has introduced a stimulus package that has good news in it for education. Nancy Reder from the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) points out that there is $13 B for Part B and ... http://cebsapp01.unco.edu/news/2009/01/economic-recovery-and-education/ The National Center for Leadership in Visual Impairment maintains a website to announce graduates of the program. The most recent graduate is Julie Durando, from the University of Northern Colorado. She joins Stacy Kelly, Derrick Smith, and Tiffany Wild. Congratulations to all! http://cebsapp01.unco.edu/news/2009/01/nclvi-graduates/ Secretary of Education Spellings released new No Child Left Behind regulations today. At http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2008/10/10282008.html is a press release and links to a copy of the regulations and fact sheets. On Thursday, October 30th, from 1-2 pm EDT, the Department will host a webinar. For more information on how to ... http://cebsapp01.unco.edu/news/2008/10/new-nclb-regulations-released/ The National Council on Disability released this new report today that you may find of interest:  www.ncd.gov/newsroom/publications/2008/doc/RehabilitationTransitions.doc http://cebsapp01.unco.edu/news/2008/10/rehabilitation-act-outcomes-for-transition-age-youth/ The following message was received from Bryan Gould: Seeking TVI input on WGBH’s Teachers’ Domain enhanced resources The WGBH Media Access Group is inviting teachers of students with visual impairments to provide input on amendments to lesson plans and activities built around Teachers’ Domain resources that would better serve your students. Please ... http://cebsapp01.unco.edu/news/2008/10/wgbh-seeks-feedback/ Each new piece of knowledge helps us understand the process better. LONDON (Reuters) - A protein in the inner ear helps people differentiate between sounds and understand speech, French researchers reported on Wednesday in a finding that could help treat the hard of hearing. Scientists find key protein helps people hear ... http://cebsapp01.unco.edu/news/2008/10/protein-helps-people-hear/ The following discussion forum will be available for participation from October 6 - November 3: http://www.sharedwork.org/index.cfm Description of the project from their website: Project Forum at NASDSE has joined forces with CAST to host this virtual forum on UDL policy issues. We intend for this shared work as a conversation on policy ... http://cebsapp01.unco.edu/news/2008/10/udl-discussion-forum-at-sharedworkorg/ An invitation from the CAST National Consortium Newsletter Number 26... On Monday, October 6, 2008. CAST held Virtual Forum regarding Universal Design for Learning with Educators, SPED Directors, and School, District, and State Administrators interested in shaping policy related to UDL Implementation. During this forum discussions centered around challenges to the ... http://cebsapp01.unco.edu/news/2008/10/udl-webinar-being-held-monday-october-6-2008-2-400-est/ A new software program from Apple reportedly makes the iTunes database accessible for individuals who are blind. The new software - which transforms the written information on an iTunes-linked computer screen into speech or Braille - stemmed from an agreement between Apple, the Cupertino, Calif.-based computer company, the National Federation of ... http://cebsapp01.unco.edu/news/2008/09/itunes-accessible-to-blind/