Telemedicine Broadening Access To Care For Those With Cerebral Palsy

In rural and underserved communities, children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities are seeing specialized clinicians without ever leaving town, thanks to a pilot program. Read More;

Study looks at supports for poor, rural students with special needs

A recent Kansas State University study found a strong relationship between rural poverty and developmental and educational outcomes and, as a result, the researchers came up with three tips for those working with low-income students or those with special needs in rural areas. Their suggestions: improve programs for female students with special needs, consider the difficulties of low-income families when establishing parent programs and advocate for anti-poverty efforts. Education Week/Rural Education blog (8/12)   http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/rural_education/2011/08/educators_offered_suggestions_for_working_with_poor_rural_mothers.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RuralEducation+%28Education+Week+Blog%3A+Rural+Education%29