Man runs Great Wall of China to raise money for people with disabilities

Raul Saldivar of Omaha is training to run a marathon that goes up, across and down the Great Wall of China to raise money for a local organization.

In 2007 he raised nearly $20,ooo by climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Read the whole story here.

NJ to close 18 regional day schools for disabled and troubled kids

Article from the Gloucester County Times about the closing of regional day schools that serve kids with disabilities.

Woman in NJ uses phony credentials to get spec ed job

Article from Times of Trenton Regional News about a woman in the East Windsor Regional School District who faked credentials to work with special needs children.  Morgan E. Lang worked as a LDTC for five months as a member of a child study team.  The faked credentials went undiscovered until the woman applied for a job in the Perth Amboy school district, who notified East Windsor, who in tern notified the county prosecutor's office. 

The woman got 5 years probation and and is barred from ever holding public employment in NJ.

Love Notes for Special Parents

About.com has a special feature: Printable "love notes" for parents of kids with special needs.  They are printable for framing or giving away.  Great way to remind yourself (or someone you love) that "You Are a Good Parent", "You Make A Difference",  or a reminder that "You are Blessed".  Find them here.

Here you can also find all the "love notes" put into a calendar, ready for printing for yourself or someone else.

Young Man with Autism Gets Degree from University of Tennessee

Great story of a young man that was diagnosed with autism at the age of three who went on to get a degree at the University of Tennessee.

Possible Tax Credit Available

A special tax credit is available to some families raising children with disabilities.

Get the details here.

Prior Written Notice

The School Psychologist Blog Files has an explanation of Prior Written Notice and when it should be given.

Read about it here.