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From: Do.Not.Reply@...To: rmgarcia10@...Sent: 4/12/2010 10:37:13 A.M. Central Daylight TimeSubj: Support the "Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act" -- National Call-in Day is April 13th

Legislative Action Alert!Dear ,I'm writing to ask for your quick action on an important issue forstudents with disabilities, including those with learningdisabilities. As we've reported in the past, 2009 saw a flurry ofactivity around the abusive and deadly uses of seclusion and restraintin our nation's public schools.http://ncld.convio.net/site/R?i=R_je6CluIOM3y5hgBmHnkw..Recent reports and a Government Accounting Office investigation showthat the use of seclusion and restraint in our nation's schools arecausing unnecessary trauma, injury and even death to children, amajority of whom had disabilities.After the release of several reports and a Congressional hearing, theU.S. House of Representatives introduced legislation in December 2009- H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act.http://ncld.convio.net/site/R?i=nDKLAvf_jlNdffrIjN8Iag..H.R. 4247 is the first national effort to address this problem andensure the safety of everyone involved - both students andschool staff. The legislation will create a minimum level ofprotection for schoolchildren, whether in public or private schools,that all states must meet or exceed. It will prohibit restraintor locked seclusion of students unless there is an imminent risk ofphysical injury that less restrictive interventions would not stop.Research has shown that there are numerous alternatives to restraintand seclusion, including positive behavioral interventions andsupports and other techniques.After months of hard work by parents and advocates, this importantlegislation is going before the full House of Representatives for avote this week. Your support is essential to making this legislationbecome law.How You Can HelpFind and contact your Congressperson.* Visit NCLD's On Capitol Hill sectionhttp://ncld.convio.net/site/R?i=jJLf_5PQy22_ZQoGfuCcTA..and simply type your nine-digit zip code in the "Find ElectedOfficials" field to the right of the web page. Once you'vefound them, click the "contact page" link next to their picture.Either send them a quick email, or give them a call, asking themto support H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act.Please take action immediately!http://ncld.convio.net/site/R?i=upv_ZhijIbM52ig_2QZBPQ..Thank you for your quick attention to this alert. I will keep youinformed about the status of this important issue.Sincerely, Kaloi-signature KaloiPublic Policy DirectorNational Center for Learning DisabilitiesP.S. Our LD Advocate's Guide is always available to assist you withlocal, state and federal level policy advocacy efforts on behalf ofpeople with learning disabilities.Download your free copytoday!http://ncld.convio.net/site/R?i=SB1EgTzkxAwAa05BmsVq-w..Share this email message with a friend today!http://ncld.convio.net/site/R?i=TyTb7l0n_GU3aJckU4UBQQ..better business bureau 1http://ncld.convio.net/site/R?i=FmCNrj5yCAUj_FC9QB0jrQ..Meets all 20 BBB Charity StandardsUnsubscribe from receiving email, or change your email preferences.http://ncld.convio.net/site/CO?i=s6hC3v6JzwE0q0Q0jNhAAI_NVEQwPBYM & cid=1041