The National Center for Learning Disabilities have a similar vision as mine to teach parents the skills necessary to advocate for their children while helping people with learning difficulties and disabilities. The historical overview explains that Pete and Carrie Rozelle wanted to increase public awareness, identifying financial support through grants for research and is a leader which began in 1977. I would be interested in being an advocate to reach policymakers. It is important to know the law and keep up-to-date with the last research or articles. I would need to learn the terms the legislation is using. I would also need to research current practices and read comments from parents and staff.
www.ncld.org
The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center improves systems and outcomes for children with disabilities. They have been established to help states with research-based interventions which will improve the outcomes of infants, toddlers and preschoolers in order for them to reach their full potential. I would like to be a part of the staff as a research assistant to help with technical assistance to meet the needs of children with disabilities through implementation of very important components. I need to use my communication skills to build relationships with various professionals in order to collaborate.
www.ectacenter.org
The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities have a plethora of information for the nation. They are considered the central location for information to help families that have children with disabilities. I would like to be a researcher to help early childhood professionals find technologies to handle challenging behaviors associated with disabilities. I will need to understand the law and the revisions policymakers would like to implement. I need to understand the policy makers view to conduct research which appropriately handles the policies that are not beneficial to the population it affects directly.
The National Council on Disability Living, Learning and Earning works with policies that affects people with disabilities. The National Council on Disability Living started as a small advisory council which was a part of the Department of Education in 1978. They serve as an advisor in regards to policy, programs, procedures and practices for people with disabilities. I would like to serve on the advisory council as a full-time professional. The skills I would need is organization, communication skills and knowledge about policies effecting young children with disabilities. I will need to understand how to communicate in a persuasive manner. I need to be a team player and collaborate with a variety of disciplines.
"It takes a village to raise a child." -African Proverb-
Rohzawne,
ReplyDeleteYou have identified four very worthy organizations as part of your Community of Practice. Each on is unique but has the same focus on learning and physical disabilities, and the emphasis on children's early development. The National Center for Learning Disabilities sounds like a great organization to be a part of. It takes a special person to be an advocate to a research policymaker. I commend you on your interest in that, as it does not sound like a fun job to me!! :) Very nice job, and thanks for sharing!
Stacy