A Primer on Special Needs and the Law

Nova Scotia Courts Become More Disability Friendly

2009-07-07T14:33:00.015-03:00

Posting has been light the last little while, in part because I have been studying Nova Scotia's new Civil Procedure Rules. Yes, studying as in there will be a test. We've already discussed one...

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Have Your Say ~ UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

2009-06-25T21:09:00.007-03:00

It seems that everyone is real interested in the thoughts and opinions of those in the disability community lately. Okay, maybe not everyone but at least some folks are interested in what we have to...

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Parent To Parent

2009-06-15T22:59:00.005-03:00

It struck me last night that perhaps this should have been my very post on this blawg. Better late than never I suppose ... In rereading my copy of "Changed By A Child - Companion Notes for Parents...

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Your Input is Requested

2009-06-15T08:29:00.006-03:00

Apparently, input is being sought to help improve the learning environment in schools. Nova Scotians are invited to provide input to help improve the learning environment in schools and address...

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Respite ... Take It Where You Can Get It

2009-06-08T18:53:00.010-03:00

One nice thing that's come out of the Respite Solution Conferences held last fall are the Family Caregiver Weekly newsletters put out by The Nova Scotia Partnership on Respite, Family Health, and...

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Crash ... and Burn

2009-06-04T15:58:00.009-03:00

Which is about how I've been feeling lately. There is a fair bit going on personally over here, not the least of which includes the battle to have my own child's EA hours reinstated for next...

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Upcoming Upcomings

2009-05-31T15:20:00.006-03:00

1) Workshop on the Registered Disability Savings Plan Monday, June 1, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. CNIB auditorium, 6136 Almon Street (at Gladstone Street), Halifax. The RDSP is a savings plan intended to...

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The Law on Human Rights and Employment in Nova Scotia: Part II

2009-05-29T08:46:00.010-03:00

It's only been six months since I promised a Part II to The Law on Human Rights and Employment post. But it's not like anyone is actually keeping track, right? Anyway, let's dust off that old post...

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Legal Links Telephone Service

2009-05-26T09:01:00.006-03:00

I just received word that Dalhousie Legal Aid launched a new Legal Links project in February. The service is intended to provide a brief consultation to persons in need of assistance with legal...

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Discrimination By Any Other Name

2009-05-10T21:04:00.010-03:00

Remains unacceptable. And, in this case, the words obscene, disgusting and pathetic also come to mind. That a funding skerfuffle, that the federal and provincial governments cannot agree on who,...

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Making Your Vote Count

2009-05-06T08:45:00.004-03:00

It's politics as usual in Nova Scotia. Meaning it's time for another election. One in five Nova Scotians lives with a disability. According to government figures, there are about 152,000 people...

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Just A Reminder ~ "Adolescent Brain Development: Why Do They Do That?"

2009-05-05T09:49:00.008-03:00

Do you ever wonder ... "Why in the world must they act that way? What has happened to my child? Will I ever get them back again?" I know I have. Fortunately for us then, the next IWK Psychology for...

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Interesting Questions

2009-05-03T18:35:00.017-03:00

Update: Mulling over this idea of spending RESP funds only on educational expenses, I went back to Ken Pope to get further clarification. His response was to suggest that a person would simply spend...

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'A Journey of 1000 Miles'

2009-04-25T20:36:00.024-03:00

So I attended the AVRSB Learning Disability Conference today. As I already noted, the speaker, Rick Lavoie, has quite an impressive and extensive resume in the field of special education, holding...

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My Apologies ~ Learning Disabilities Conference Day

2009-04-23T11:28:00.009-03:00

Talk about short notice. Mea culpa. But the Annapolis Valley Regional School Boards' Learning Disabilities Conference Day is this week, Saturday, April 25th, to be exact. You can find more details...

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As Promised

2009-04-21T13:00:00.006-03:00

I attended the RDSP Information Session put on by Human Resources and Social Development Canada in Halifax last week. It was a good session, with the only unanswered questions being those involving...

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The Power of You

2009-04-21T08:30:00.012-03:00

Have you ever noticed how some among us would immediately jump to litigation as the solution to every issue? And how others, on the opposite end of the spectrum, would never consider such a thing;...

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Just How Equal Are We?

2009-04-10T11:08:00.007-03:00

When I wrote enthusiastically about Air Canada's new (albeit forced) policy to allow support persons to travel for free when accompanying a person with a disability, I noted on their website a...

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An Absolute Must Read

2009-04-08T19:26:00.011-03:00

The good people at PLAN have just come out with a new bulletin entitled "Making Sound Decisions". And YOU, dear reader, absolutely, MUST read it. No, I don't think I'm usually this pushy but in this...

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Guardianship - Why Bother?

2009-04-07T12:03:00.012-03:00

At the risk of beating a dead horse (but just in case you haven't figured it out yet), I, personally, feel that guardianship is something that every parent of a disabled child should give serious...

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Legal Guardianship ... Going It Alone?

2009-04-06T20:38:00.003-03:00

The issue of guardianship is certainly becoming more prominent in many parents' minds today, particularly with the advent of the RDSP. As if there weren't enough reasons to seriously consider it...

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New Look ~ Work in Progress

2009-04-06T18:17:00.005-03:00

After a year and a half, I thought maybe it was time for a new look. Only problem is, now I can't decide if I like it. So it might just change again, you never know. Decisions, decisions... But...

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Quick Note ~ Caregivers Expo

2009-04-02T12:39:00.015-03:00

Just a quick note to let you know about the upcoming Atlantic Caregivers Expo on May 9 & 10, 2009 in Exhibition Park, Halifax, NS. First of all, admission is free. The event is designed for the...

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Just Let Us BE

2009-03-29T13:21:00.004-03:00

We've talked before about prenatal screening, particularly as it relates to children with Down Syndrome, although it really could apply to any of our special kids. We've talked about the importance...

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Going Purple ... With Pride

2009-03-23T22:29:00.005-03:00

This isn't the usual type of post you will find on A Primer on Special Needs and The Law. But I hope you will bear with me as I share with you with a very important event for one portion of the...

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