SR2S for Students with Disabilities
MDOT awards "Safe Routes to School" grants for programs for students with disabilities
August 5, 2010 -- Three Michigan schools serving students with disabilities will receive more than $45,500 in federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) funding for education programs, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced today. Schools in Allegan, Genesee and Washtenaw counties are receiving grants to address the challenges that children with disabilities may face while participating in SRTS programs. The Michigan Fitness Foundation is MDOT’s partner in the initiative. Click here for the full press release
The White Paper
Effectively Planning and Implementing Safe Routes to School for Students with Disabilities is a white paper designed for Safe Routes to School (SR2S) practitioners and advocates. It begins the discussion and builds a foundation upon which to build concerted efforts to bring the benefits of SR2S to students with disabilities.
The white paper includes:
A Primer on Students with Disabilities
- Understanding the Diversity of Disabilities
- Understanding Special Education
- Life in the Family Having a Child with Disabilities
- Students with Disabilities and Special Education Through the Eyes of Others
Engaging Students with Disabilities in SR2S Planning and Activities
- Benefits of SR2S for Students with Disabilities
- An Overview of Michigan’s Handbook Planning Process
- SR2S in the Three Special Education Settings
► Safe Routes to School for Students with Disabilities White Paper Executive Summary
► Safe Routes to School for Students with Disabilities White Paper (Full Version)
Supplemental Resources
► Safe Routes to School for Students with Disabilities RFP
► Safe Routes to School for Students with Disabilities Appplication Review Scoring Sheet
► Safe Routes to School Initial School Assessment
► Adapting Pedestrian Safety Education for Students with Disabilities
► Pedestrian Safety Guide
► Pedestrian Safety Tips
