Author Archive: Jill R

Congress’ Failure to Protect Our Privacy in the Digital Age: Free NYLA Webinar

Freedom or the Status Quo: Congress’ Failure to Protect Our Privacy in the Digital Age

June 9th, 2015
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Presented by: Kade Crockford

Over the past fourteen years, congress has only acted to erode Fourth Amendment protections. The most important privacy laws on the books haven’t been updated in decades, leaving them woefully inadequate to protect our information in the digital 21st century. Technology moves much faster than the law, leaving all of us at risk of routine privacy and human rights violations. Learn about exactly what kinds of information government agencies are collecting without warrants, and the basic fixes to the law we need to ensure the possibility of privacy for the next generation.

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Parenting a Child with Special Needs: Free Live CTD Webinar

Parenting a Child with Special Needs: How internet technology can help build your network of support

With Marianne Russo, founder of Special Needs Radio

Finding other parents who are sharing a similar journey can not only be comforting but also life- changing. Fortunately, parents anywhere can create an entire network of support, guidance, and wisdom thanks to technology they are already familiar with: social media. Join Marianne Russo, founder of Special Needs Radio, and discover how to purposefully and ethically use social media, blogs and the web to build a network of support and parenting knowledge to enrich your child’s life and wellbeing. Tips and resources for growing your assistive technology networks will also be shared.

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JA Operations Committee Meeting

There will be a JA Operations Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 9th at 9:30 am at MVLS.

The agenda for the meeting is:

  • Loan periods: use of existing loan periods and better guidelines for use
  • Bill method when TXT is a notification option
  • Polaris enhancements