UNDATED (AP) - A new report finds that being a parent still faces many barriers and biases for people with disabilities.
The report from the National Council on Disability, an independent federal agency, is viewed by the disability-rights community as by far the most comprehensive ever on the topic.
The report says the U.S. legal system is not adequately protecting the rights of parents with disabilities, citing child welfare laws in most states which allow courts to determine whether a parent is unfit on the basis of a disability.
Child-welfare experts say they share the goals of expanding supports for disabled parents and striving to keep their families together. But they say the removal of children from their parents - notably in cases of significant intellectual disabilities - is sometimes necessary even if wrenching.
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Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
