Louisiana House of Representatives - Internet Portal

Louisiana House of Representatives - Internet Portal

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Louisiana State Senate > Senators

May 30,2011

Contact the Louisiana State Senate FINANCE Committee about House Bill 1.
-Yes, the LA Senate Finance Committee met on Memorial Day.
-Yes, LaCitizens for Action Now presented 171 email testimonies, as over 40 Members provided a uinified presence, as Volunteer Statewide Coordinator Kay Marcel provided an impact statement at the request of the Finance Committee.
-Yes, there are more HB1 Impact Statements from 9 State entities at the LA Dept. of Health and Hospitals site: http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov and at http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov.

-Yes, the Finance Committee can be reached to accept your views.

225-342-2040
senate.legis.state.la.us/Finance/Default.asp

sfnce@legis.state.la.us


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Louisiana House of Representatives - Internet Portal

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Parents Guide about School Restraints and Seclusion

'Parents Guide about School Restraints and Seclusion'

• Your child's school may use a 'Functional Behavior Assessment' (FBA).
• Your child's school may use a 'Behavior Intervention Plan' (BIP).
• Your child's school may use 'Positive Behavior Supports' (PBS).

But, do you know if your child's school uses 'Restraints and Seclusion'?

Do you know if your child's school uses 'Restraints and Seclusion' appropriately?

Take this poll about the TASH Restraints and Seclusion Parent Guide ‘Shouldn’t School Be Safe?’
Restraints and Seclusion Poll



TASH- 'Keeping Students Safe Advocacy Alert'

The process of finding help when a child is abused is not always clear, and many parents are discouraged or overwhelmed by the patchwork of laws and regulations handling restraint and seclusion in schools. ‘Shouldn’t School Be Safe?’ is a free resource developed for parents and by parents that offers insight and advice to respond to and prevent restraint and seclusion.

TASH -"Offers Free Parent Guide on Restraint and Seclusion

TASH- Equity, Opportunity and Inclusion for People with Disabilities

TASH | Equity, Opportunity and Inclusion for People with Disabilities - since 1975 - We Want You to SHARE TASH! Help us SHARE TASH with those who can benefit from and contribute to our vision for equity, opportunity and inclusion.

 Support TASH through the Combined Federal Campaign
Simply choose number 97580 on your form to advance the right to a choice-driven, community-based life for all people, regardless of their barriers or support needs.


APRAIS - the Alliance to Prevent Restraints, Aversive Intentions and Seclusion

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*Does your state have laws pertaining to guidlines for the appropriate use of Retraints and Seclusion in schools? The US Congress is considering H.B. 1381; Oregon HB2939, and LA SB59.

Disability Scoop.com - Group Offers Advice To Parents On Restraint, Seclusion

Positive Behavior Supports (PBS)

(Second edition)Linda M. Bambara and Timothy P. Knoster

Two Bestsellers on Positive Behavior Support from AAIDD

It is well documented that positive behavior support works! Two popular titles below from the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) help you implement the progressive principles of PBS in classroom and provider settings. By implementing these empirical strategies, you not only manage to reduce the occurrence of problem behaviors, but enhance the quality of life of a person with a developmental disability.


Designing Positive Behavior Support Plans (Second edition)
Linda M. Bambara and Timothy P. Knoster

Read this step–by–step and concise reference for school teams, providers, students, and parents to understand, design, and evaluate positive behavior support plans for students with developmental disabilities.


"The updated and expanded second edition of Designing Positive Behavior Support Plans can be used as an excellent resource for classroom and workshop instruction of positive behavior support plan development for parents, teachers, and undergraduates students." Duke Schell, Director of Psychology, J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center

What sets the book apart:
-Unique user-friendly format, with examples, tips, forms, and checklists that make it a handy reference for school teams, students, providers, and parents.
-A best seller! Proven history of working well for professionals in developmental disability
-Information and strategies laid out in the book facilitate the work of school personnel and contribute to a more respectful and caring environment
-Published by AAIDD, a leader in developmental disability information since 1876

Click here to view AAIDD Bookstore: Positive Behavior Support  a Table of Contents and a chapter excerpt for

Designing Positive Behavior Support Plans (Second edition)
Linda M. Bambara and Timothy P. Knoster

2009 | Price: $ 24.95 | Paper | 115 pages | 7 X 10 | ISBN 978–1–935304–03–6 | Item no: 270
[AAIDD Members receive discounts. Purchase online or call (301)-604-1340 to order. Sign up for email from AAIDD and the bookstore.]

Next week, 'EnjoyHi5Autism' will share the # 2 Positive Behavior Support resource sold by AAIDD.

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