FAPE = Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) = A requirement of IDEA; all disabled children must receive special education services and related services at no cost. [LD Online] FASD = Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) = An umbrella term used to describe the range of effects that can occur to an individual whose mother drank […]
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SRC Glossary of Rehabilitation Terms & Acronyms (D-E)
D & E = Diagnosis and Evaluation: Comprehensive test consisting of a psychological exam, a social evaluation/history, a medical history and a cursory exam, and an educational evaluation. Often a prerequisite to obtaining a variety of services. [ARCDallas] DAD (or DA&D) = Department of Aging and Disabilities, a department that was merged into the Department […]
Temp to Hire Program
Temp to Hire A public/private partnership developed to meet the staffing needs of today’s businesses How it Works: More and more employers are finding it difficult to find good employees. Through our new “Temp to Hire” program you will have the opportunity to assess and train potential candidates while at the same time reducing payroll […]
ADA Law
ADA / VT Law ADA Law Regarding Employment of People with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to companies with 15 or more employees. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is responsible for administering and enforcing the law. ADA defines disability. A person must meet one of three criteria: Have a physical or mental […]