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ADC - What do we do?
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ARKANSAS PARENT TRAINING AND INFORMATION CENTER
In conjunction with Arkansas Support Network in Bentonville, the ADC works with parents who have children ages 0-26 with special education needs. Staff members across the state teach parents about their rights under IDEA how to develop and monitor effective educational plans for their children. The project helps parent network and organize support groups in their communities.
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NEWSLETTER
ADC’s newsletter, The LAWLINE includes current information about the disability rights movement in Arkansas; state and national disability policy issues; parent organizations and activities; support groups, and more. The LAWLINE is mailed free of charge to members, available in regular and large print; on cassette tape; computer text file; and in Braille.
ANNUAL CONVENTION
ADC holds annual conventions with keynote speakers and breakout sessions. At this event, ADC members in attendance elect board members and gain the opportunity to network with disability advocates across the state and nation. The 200 Arkansas Disability Coalition's 16th Annual Convention's theme "Advocacy", was held June 7 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Jack T. Stephens, Neruosciences Institute, UAMS Campus, 501 Stephens Drive in Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, Ph 501-614-7020. The event included a silent auction and a networking lunch. The cost was $35 for members and $50 for non-members.
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STATE IMPROVEMENT GRANT (SIG) (SPDG)
The State Improvement Grant (SIG/SPDG) works with ADC through the AR Dept. of Education, Special Education Unit. Literacy and behavior/social skills training is offered statewide to parents, mainly through the schools, pre-schools and support groups. Parent Mentors are provided information and materials to work with other parents in their schools.
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