@richlabelle

Chief Executive Officer of Family Network on Disabilities of Florida

 Clearwater, Florida, USA
Joined June 2009
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Richard La Belle retweeted
ABC News
@ABC10 Sep 2019
A toddler returns to his Florida preschool after being stuck in the Bahamas during Hurricane Dorian—and his classmates couldn't be more overjoyed to see him. abcn.ws/2UKHjCp
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A "Get to Know me Page" is a wonderful activity to complete along with your child and a great resource for teachers and professionals working with your child. buff.ly/2LvG3RV #backtoschool
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If your child is diagnosed w a #disability that impacts his ability to learn your child may qualify for #SpecialEd under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act, known as #IDEA. Education is power and will enable you as a parent to become your child’s best #advocate.
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TODAY IN DISABILITY HISTORY: On July 30, 1965 LBJ established #Medicare & #Medicaid. Said Johnson, Tradition "calls upon us never to be indifferent toward despair... never... turn away from helplessness" & "never spurn those who suffer untended in a land... bursting w/abundance."
President Lyndon Baines Johnson signs Medicare into law, with Harry S. Truman watching, on July 30, 1965.

ALT President Lyndon Baines Johnson signs Medicare into law, with Harry S. Truman watching, on July 30, 1965.

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Ally Walford@AllyWalford3 Aug 2018
Nov and March are MORNING meetings, thank you Advisory Board.
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This is 7 year-old Havana Chapman-Edwards. She was the only student from her school to join the #NationalSchoolWalkout – and she did it wearing her spacesuit. Havana, you may not have had many by your side yesterday, but we're with you. cnn.com/2018/04/20/us/girl-s…
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Welcome to the FND Facebook Live Day! facebook.com/FamilyNetworkon…
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On March 7, 1965, demonstrators gathered in #Selma to demand the right to vote. When they attempted to cross the #EdmundPettusBridge, they were brutally beaten. We’re here today at the #SelmaJubilee for the annual commemoration of this event. #TheMarchContinues
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Richard La Belle retweeted
NAMI Massachusetts@NAMIMass14 Dec 2017
'Checking in' on a friend, loved one or acquaintance can go a long way in making a difference in their life, it can help save a life. Please reach out to those who may be isolated. Make a friendly phone call, skype, email, text message, or best of all a visit.
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.@HabenGirma is being recognized with a Helen Keller Achievement Award for her work as a #DisabilityRights lawyer, and the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School @Harvard_Law. Haben, thank you for all you do for the disability community. ow.ly/Ro7n30hkAOf
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Very scary. xitter.cf/aclu/status/9440030478…
ACLU
@ACLU22 Dec 2017
Today the Department of Justice rescinded ADA guidance stating that people with disabilities are entitled to integrated employment. It’s on the wrong side of history. ada.gov/withdrawn_olmstead.h…
The United States has the highest child poverty rates in the developed world. washingtonpost.com/news/made…

Perspective | Extreme poverty returns to America

The U.N. finds growing numbers of Americans are living in the most impoverished circumstances. How did we get here?

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We are thrilled to be here today working with career placement students on self-advocacy self-determination skills! fb.me/BTS6JhRq

Family Network on Disabilities

We are thrilled to be here today working with career placement students on self-advocacy self-determination skills!

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Richard La Belle retweeted
PEN PTI@PENFL21 Dec 2017
PALMETTO BAY – CBS4 has rescheduled our third annual “Jonathan’s Day,” an event to support children with autism... fb.me/DjtRyXjU
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Richard La Belle retweeted
COPAA@COPAA8 Dec 2017
The @NAACP Legal Defense Fund Twitterstorm is happening now! Join the conversation to show strong support for guidance and regulations that protect students of color with disabilities from unfair discipline practices, and use #rethinkdiscipline
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Consider how your child is impacted by sensory issues and plan his costume accordingly! Here are some great tips! fb.me/ZG14RjAg
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Wow. Incredible. xitter.cf/nasa/status/9243160873…
NASA
@NASA28 Oct 2017
Enjoy the majesty of Earth & the "Sound of Silence," as seen by the @Space_Station crew. Go full screen & see in 4K: youtu.be/rgBKFEeXfww
Richard La Belle retweeted
Scott Kelly
@StationCDRKelly28 Oct 2017
Great to rep #HTown at #WorldSeries w this all-star team last night! #Teamwork makes the dream work! We’re behind you, @astros! #EarnHistory
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As the proud father of two teachers, please rest when you can. xitter.cf/educationweek/status/9…
Education Week
@educationweek28 Oct 2017
"Teachers who refuse to take a day off when they need the rest are setting themselves up for burnout." blogs.edweek.org/edweek/walt… #ewopinion
ASAN demands the release of #RosaMaria Hernandez, a 10-yr-old with cerebral palsy, detained after surgery in Texas autisticadvocacy.org/2017/10…
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