Recess Can Be Hard On Those With ASD. Researchers Say It Doesn’t Have To Be.

Students with autism may experience school recess as loud, chaotic, isolating and exhausting, but a new study is offering clues on how to better incorporate these kids. Read More;

'Swim Team' Chronicles Life On The Spectrum

A documentary about the unlikely rise of a group of swimmers on the autism spectrum will hit theaters this summer. Read More >

Just before Valentine's, hundreds of proms for teens and adults with disabilities are slated to take place at locations around the world on a single day. Read More ;

Extracurricular Athletics for Students with Disabilities

The ADA National Network will be hosting an audio conference on April 16 from 2-3:30 EDT titled “Extracurricular Athletic Opportunities for Students with Disabilities: Understanding the Issues.” Presented in collaboration with the Inclusive Fitness Coalition, the presentation will address main points from the recent guidance on this subject from the Office for Civil Rights. There is no charge to participants who listen through web-based audio.  http://www.ada-audio.org/Schedule/#fy2013session7

What constitutes reasonable accommodation for student athletes?

Schools, athletic organizations and others sometimes are faced with the challenge of deciding how to include student athletes with disabilities in competitions and events. The federal Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has drafted guidance for school districts, but some say schools may not have the funds or experience to navigate this area of the law and, as a result, these cases often play out in court. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (1/15)  http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/16/sports/disabled-athletes-suit-up-raising-questions-of-logistics-and-fairness.html?_r=0