The new healthcare reform laws have immediate and long-term impacts on Montana businesses and citizens.
Please join us for an education session and discussion regarding how you can make the new health care reform laws work for you and your community.
Please RSVP at HealthCareLaws@bcbsmt.com
Refreshments will be served.
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Free Disability Law Handbook Available in English and Spanish - 0 views
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The Southwest ADA Center is pleased to announce the availability of the Disability Law Handbook now in Spanish, as well as English. The Disability Law Handbook is written in "Frequently Asked Questions" format and answers questions about the ADA, the ADA Amendments Act, the Rehabilitation Act, Social Security, the Air Carrier Access Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, and the Fair Housing Act Amendments. Free copies may be downloaded or viewed at http://www.swdbtac.org/html/publications/Spanish/gld/index.html for the Spanish version and http://www.swdbtac.org/html/publications/dlh/index.html for the English.
Butte PAK Meeting - Butte, MT - Nov. 10, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here to download Butte-PAK-Meeting
What:
The purpose of Montana PAK is to develop a monthly forum for parents to collaborate and receive information about special education advocacy and the federal/state laws that protect their children. In addition, PAK aims to provide a public medium to discuss educational concerns and to raise awareness about the scope of services, as well as local resources, which are available for children. One of those services is an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). An IEP is meant to be a collaborative process between parents, teachers, officials of the school system, and sometimes others who have expertise in the nature of a child's disability or provision of particular services. Parents are often overwhelmed by the special education process as they seek to improve their child's programming during IEP meetings. As an essential member of the IEP team, parents must have an understanding of the legal requirements which guide a school district's practices. Parents can improve their advocacy skills by obtaining a solid understanding of their child's legal rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state laws. Although PAK is an organization for providing training and support program for parents, PAK invites parents, professionals and community members who are interested in improving their knowledge about special education advocacy. PAK meetings will be led by parent advocates who have considerable experience with the special education process with presentations by attorneys, special education advocates, and other professionals.
When/Where:
Nov. 10, 2012
Business Deve
Health Law Adds Coverage For Services Needed By People With Developmental Disabilities ... - 0 views
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A little remarked upon requirement in the health law expands treatments for people with cerebral palsy, autism and other developmental disabilities. But some advocates and policy experts are concerned that insurers may find ways to sidestep the new requirement. The health law requires that individual and small group plans sold on or off the health insurance marketplaces cover 10 essential health benefits, including “rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices.”
10 Tips for Special Education Advocates by Pat Howey, Advocate - 0 views
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10 Tips for Special Education Advocates
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Remember, your goal is to assist parents in achieving an appropriate education for their child.
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1. Good advocates facilitate the IEP process.
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6 Questions & Answers about Transporting Students with Special Needs | Friendship Circl... - 0 views
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Transportation is one of the most important services a school district is required to provide to students with disabilities under federal and state special education laws. The article will focus on the federal requirements regarding transportation and whether or not your school district is in compliance with those laws. Individual state laws are not discussed as the laws vary and are beyond the scope of this article.
PTI Nebraska Special Education Law Conference - Omaha - Nov. 5-6, 2010 - 0 views
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Click here to download the full brochure and registration information (PDF) When: Welcome 1:00 p.m. Friday—Closing 5:00 p.m. Saturday Where: Omaha Marriott Hotel 10220 Regency Circle Omaha, NE
George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy for graduate students with hearin... - 0 views
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George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy
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The George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy is for full-time graduate students with a moderate to profound hearing loss who are attending accredited law school or a masters or doctoral program in public policy or public administration.
Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act and Section 504 - 0 views
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The Impact on Students with LD and AD/HD The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) was passed by Congress in December 2008 and became effective January 1, 2009. This significant piece of legislation corrected what Congress considered to be a departure from the intent of the original ADA (passed in 1990) brought about by several narrow interpretations of the law through Supreme Court rulings. These rulings weakened the law and made it difficult for people with disabilities to receive the protection the law intended.The ADAAA also has a direct and substantial impact on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) -an important law that provides protections for school-age children with disabilities. This Parent Advocacy Brief will help you understand the changes brought about by the ADAAA, how they apply to Section 504, and how these changes may impact children with disabilities, including learning disabilities, as well as other conditions such as Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), Aspergers Syndrome, diabetes, asthma, and life-threatening food allergies.
McKinney-Vento 101: Knowing and Applying the Law - Webinar - Jan. 24, Feb. 21, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
Webinar Description: In this interactive webinar, NCHE presenters will discuss the educational rights and protections provided to eligible students under the McKinney-Vento Act. Topics covered include:
Determining eligibility Immediate Enrollment School Selection Transportation Unaccompanied Youth Coordination with Title IA Participants will be invited to discuss scenarios to apply the knowledge presented during the webinar.
When:
Thursday, January 24, 2013
12:00 pm- 1:30 pm Mountain
Thursday, February 21, 2013
12:00 pm- 1:30 pm Mountain
Cost:
Free
Second Public Hearing on Blue Cross Blue Shield Acquisition - Helena - Mar. 12, 2013 - 0 views
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Click here to download the full application submitted by BCBS and HCSC
What:
Insurance Commissioner Monica J. Lindeen announced plans for a second public hearing on the proposed acquisition of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBS) by Chicago-based Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC). A previous hearing on February 12 gave the public an opportunity to weigh in on the proposal, which converts Montana's largest non-profit health insurer to a for-profit subsidiary of the nation's fourth largest health insurance company. Former Montana Supreme Court Justice W. William Leaphart will serve as the hearing examiner.
At the March 12 hearing, representatives from BCBS and HCSC will make their case that the proposed acquisition is in the public's interest and in compliance with state law. Both the Commissioner and the Attorney General will have an opportunity to call expert witnesses to evaluate the proposal.
When:
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
9:00 am Mountain Where:
Montana Supreme Court
215 N. Sanders, 4th Floor
Helena, MT 59601 Contact:
The public is encouraged to submit comments in person at the March 12 hearing or in writing. Written comment should be sent to:
Jesse Laslovich
Chief Legal Counsel
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
840 Helena Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
Two Years In, A Consumer Guide To Health Reform Law - Kaiser Health News - 0 views
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While some of the key features don't kick in until 2014, the still-controversial law has already altered the health care industry and established a number of consumer benefits.
PrideSource - Measuring the impact of anti-bully laws - 0 views
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Before 1999, no state had laws against bullying in schools. Then there was the shooting at Columbine High School, and a wave of media attention to similar cases, where picked-on kids either sought revenge or killed themselves to combat the pain.
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Only Montana and South Dakota are left without anti-bullying laws on the books.
Special Education Law - Billings - Aug. 20, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
Join us as Elizabeth Kaleva discusses issues relating to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Elizabeth will also review Montana special education issues including recent complaints and due process proceedings. Educators with the West Yellowstone Carbon County, East Yellowstone, and Stillwater Sweet Grass Cooperatives, please contact your Cooperative Director to register.
When:
August 20, 2013
9:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
Workshop and OPI Renewal Units, $20.00
Workshop ONLY, $20.00
Section 504 and IDEA Comparison Chart For School - NCLD - 0 views
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School can be a stressful environment for the child and a time of vulnerability. Appropriate accommodations and modifications can reduce stress and can assist in achieving and maintaining educational success. As a parent, you are your child's greatest advocate, supporter, and cheerleader. By becoming knowledgeable regarding educational laws as well as services and programs available within your community, you can ensure that your child receives a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). There are two primary laws that cover your child's rights to a public education: Individuals with Disability Education Improvement Act (IDEA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Shift in Law on Disability and Students Shows Lapses - NYTimes.com - 0 views
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Fewer than a third of states and territories now comply with federal disability law under a change announced Tuesday in the way the Department of Education evaluates how well public schools educate students with disabilities.
The Takeaway: John Hockenberry on Twenty Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act -... - 0 views
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I think it odd that I am actually seriously celebrating and thinking about the 20th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities act. As a man who has spent well over half of his life in a wheelchair with a permanent spinal cord injury I can say that my feelings about this landmark law have generally been negative. For instance, the law famously began as a civil rights act enforced by alleged victims filing lawsuits to force compliance in individual cases. I wonder if racial desegregation in education would have happened at all if Governor George Wallace had confronted a civil complaint instead of the National Guard on the steps of the University of Alabama back in 1963. The ADA was sadly bereft of enforcement teeth when it was passed 20 years ago. There have been phased upgrades that have produced some improvements in certain kinds of workplace accommodations and in particular, the IDEA law has bolstered equality for disabled students since its passage in 2004. In general, though, the ADA’s quiet, seemingly ad hoc effort to achieve a justice and equality that I found absolutely clear and imperative in my life has been frustrating.
President Lauds Girl Behind 'Rosa's Law' - Disability Scoop - 0 views
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President Barack Obama publicly honored Rosa Marcellino at the White House Friday, days after signing a bill carrying her name which will strip the term “mental retardation” from some areas of federal law.
Group Offers Plain English Guides To Autism Insurance Laws - Disability Scoop - 0 views
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At least 15 states mandate some type of insurance coverage for autism treatments. Now an advocacy group is offering a set of frequently asked questions breaking down the basics of each state’s law. The fact sheets created by Autism Speaks’ lobbying initiative Autism Votes and the George Washington University Law School offer a plain English guide to what’s covered by autism insurance legislation in each state.
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What:
Wide use of RTI/MTSS as a prevention framework in general education poses potential problems for unprepared special educators and their programs. For example, RTI as a schoolwide prevention framework is technically incompatible with traditional severe discrepancy models, which require students to experience academic failure prior to identification. This interactive workshop will address these types of concerns and provide recommendations for avoiding potential legal pitfalls associated with RTI implementation.
When:
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
8:30 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
No cost