Here's the latest article from the Special Needs Children site at BellaOnline.com.

Barack Obama's Disability Advocacy Plan
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59299.asp

Families of children with disabilities can learn a great deal about the scope of issues involved in planning for a better quality of life and richness of experience throughout their son or daughter´s lifespan by reading 'Barack Obama´s Plan to Empower People with Disabilities'
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59299.asp

Also of interest:

Teach your children the significance of Veterans Day
http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/nvaw.asp

Teacher Guides
http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/

Veteran Issues:
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/veterans/

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Michelle Obama
http://www.barackobama.com/about/michelle_obama/

"...Michelle looks forward to continuing her work on the issues close to her heart-supporting military families, helping working women balance work and family, and encouraging national service.

"My first priority will always be to make sure that our girls are healthy and grounded," she says. "Then I want to help other families get the support they need, not just to survive, but to thrive.

"Policies that support families aren't political issues. They're personal. They're the causes I carry with me every single day. ...

...before she was a mother - or a wife, lawyer, or public servant - she was Fraser and Marian Robinson's daughter.

The Robinsons lived on the South Side of Chicago, on the top floor of a brick bungalow. Fraser was a pump operator for the Chicago water department. He was a hero to Michelle and her older brother Craig: even though he had multiple sclerosis, he hardly ever missed a day of work. ..."
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You Make a Difference
http://specialchildren.about.com/od/needinspiration/ig/Notes-of-Encouragement/You-Make-a-Difference.htm

Twenty Five Rules of Considerate Conduct:
http://sites.google.com/site/choosecivilityresourceguide/25-rules-of-considerate-conduct

Long Overdue Paralympics Telecast Stirs Emotions
http://www.patriciaebauer.com/2008/11/08/paralympics-telecast-stirs-emotions/

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DIR Floortime Model Techniques
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Teaching Children About Money
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art58960.asp

A Brand New Baby with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51264.asp

Positive Behavior Support and Interventions - PBIS
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art58507.asp

Disability is Natural - Featured Website
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59148.asp

Disability and Future Planning for Parents
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59032.asp

Transition Planning for Teens with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57505.asp

IEP Preparation - Teacher Support
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44746.asp

Teens with Disabilities - Transition to Adulthood
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33519.asp

Sarah Palin and Down Syndrome Awareness
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art58737.asp

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Pamela Wilson, Special Needs Children Editor
http://specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com

Sleep Disorders and Children with Special Needs
http://http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33877.asp

IEP Preparation - Teacher Support
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44746.asp

Sensory Integration and Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48942.asp