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hey whats it like to be autistic, i forgor

So honestly, I kind of sat on this message for a long time because I was going to make a jokey response, then I was going to make a serious response, but I couldn't think about how to word the serious response.

A couple days ago I was walking around outside in the rain, and I was thinking about how much I might like to have been walking around in the rain with my boyfriend. And (as you, the asker, know) my boyfriend lives pretty far away from me like on the other side of the continent in Michigan, and we don't get to see each other a lot. I like seeing my boyfriend and it's nice to talk to him and be friends with him, but I don't want to see him all the time. I think this is the kind of thing that most romantic couples feel like, except the most obnoxious ones, but people seem to think my general reticence even from my boyfriend is a little odd (although BF seems okay with it so far).

Anyway while I was thinking about walking in the rain with my boyfriend, I was thinking about how much nicer it could have been if he lived closer to me so that we could do activities together. If he was closer and came over, I I wouldn't feel obligated to act like a "host", rather than a girlfriend who would just want to sit and relax with her boyfriend.

But like most thoughts, that was a pretty brief one, so then I was thinking while I was walking in the rain about how much I might like to go back to Japan some day. And I thought to myself, sort of offhandedly; wouldn't it be badass if I could just sit in an AirBnB for a bit in Japan and play some video games, but I was in Japan, so I was enjoying video games in Japan? And I'd have the leisure to go outside and do whatever I wanted in Japan, but I'd also have the leisure to come back and decompress from my day (in Japan)?

That was when the thought about your ask came to me, and I realized the commonality between my Japan-thought and my boyfriend-thought. Wouldn't it be nice if I had the leisure and the time in order to fully relax in my situation, instead of being expected to make the most of the situation, and logically knowing that my situation was limited in scope, so I should make the most of it?

I think as I've become an adult I've gotten used to a lot of external stimuli that I'm really sensitive to, as an autistic person. Still the differences between me and a "neurotypical" person are obvious and more vast than is immediately discerned by how I present. Sometimes there are times when I'm on a vacation and I think, I can't wait to get back to my hotel room so I can hole myself up in there and read a book or stare at the computer or hide under the covers and do nothing for several hours. Logically I know that I'm probably not the only person to feel this way, and this probably isn't an exclusive autistic experience. Anecdotally, my relatives and even some of my friends will all completely shut off from the world beyond their vacation for a few days and be completely happy with plunging themselves into this new stimulating experience immediately. I am The Weird One for slowly dipping my toes into it and then immediately needing to get back out of the pool again.

So I guess that's how I describe autism; it being taxing to enjoy a new stimulating experience when you have access to it for a brief time, but knowing your limited time to enjoy it means taxing yourself is the only option. I have the impression that that's the disabled experience in general-- deciding between taxing yourself or missing out.

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I am really sick so I need someone to confirm that the commentator just sad that Schev was "hopping and popping on the bench"

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Norfolk State to receive $105 thousand as part of equity grant to Virginia

Norfolk State to receive $105 thousand as part of equity grant to Virginia

~ Funding will support ongoing efforts across the Commonwealth to improve postsecondary success for students of color ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced today, Feb. 9, that the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) was awarded a grant of $725,000 from Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation to support efforts to advance equitable post-secondary outcomes across the…

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Modern economy is dominated by technology and technological advancement is considered to be an indicator strongly correlated to economic development. One of the fastest growing technologies - The Information Technology - is capturing almost all spheres of economic activities in every minute and this has posed a challenge for us to keep pace with the speed of transformation. The ever-changing dynamics of demand and supply are getting far more complex than before and all business processes are getting shaped with speed much faster and easier than before. Such a trend is visible not only within the economy but also in the global settings and the single most dominant factor in the process is the Information Technology (IT). While the use of IT is a prime requirement for a business to grow and survive, it is equally important for a business to have affordable access to sufficient expertise to keep up with the competitive environment. Considering the above in forefront, PeopleNTech, LLC was formed back in 2005 to provide affordable consultancy and staffing services to the small and medium enterprises in testing their applications. Over the past few years, PeopleNTech increased its service capabilities by incorporating diverse expertise in its pool of consultants and started career consultancy to meet the demands of clients at both ends - employers and job seekers. Such an endeavor has been a unique experience for PeopleNTech to come up with a new realization that, rapidly changing needs in technological expertise can effectively be met through boosting skills of the potential IT professionals through comprehensive and practical training. PeopleNTech, LLC is registered with the State of Virginia and New York as a Consulting & staffing firm. It is also an Employment Agency certified by "New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)". For our employment Agency clients, NY office provides ‘help to preparing eye-catching resume’, ‘help to improve interview skill’ and arranges discussion on necessary technological updates with free of cost. In parallel with the Employment Agency, consultancy and staffing services PeopleNTech started in-house training of its consultants and new recruits on cutting edge Testing, Business Analyst, Project Management Professional, Database Administration and Network Administration tools that are being directly used on the job desks. Positive impact of such training resulted in high performance of the testers, QA Analysts, Business Analysts, Project Management Professional, Database Administrators and Network Administrators in the field. Eventually PeopleNTech experienced increasing demand for its offered training, so it had taken steps to increase its training facilities opening doors for the potential IT professionals who were seeking placements in the job market with its subsidiary company "PeopleNTech Institute of Information Technology (PIIT), Inc." which is certified by "State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)". As of now PeopleNTech Institute of Information Technology (PIIT), Inc. has built its capacity to train around 70 students per semester in Virginia and updated its course curriculum to include most demanding and industry standard technical skills coupled with effective dissemination techniques. Trainees can join from other states in these courses to take the class online. Registration and course conduction will be centered in VA campus. Also consultants/employees of PeopleNTech can attend these courses online for respective upgradation of their skill sets from any corner of the world without any training fee. PeopleNTech Institute of Information Technology (PIIT), Inc. believes that its efforts are being resulted in creation of a productive group of professionals much needed by the time and the US Economy in broader perspectives. So it is gladly taking further steps to increase its training facilities opening doors for the potential IT professionals in NY, NJ & PA as well.

According to the success of PeopleNTech in USA, Canada and India PeopleNTech has started their journey in Bangladesh from 2014 with 60+ courses at Dhaka campus. Now, PeopleNTech Bangladesh is playing vital role in Youth SKilll Developement by providing direct mid-level job and freelancing jobs. In this ragard, PeopleNTech Bangladesh is known as top professional skill development institute in Bangladesh and a global leader in IT & Job Placement.

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Governor Names New Board of Visitors Members for Norfolk State University

Governor Names New Board of Visitors Members for Norfolk State University

Governor Terry McAuliffe recently appointed two new members to the Norfolk State University Board of Visitors. The newest board members are Corynne S. Arnett and Rodney O. Powell. Arnett, of Richmond, is the vice president of financial management at Dominion Energy, Inc. She is responsible for the financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting functions and generation system planning. Arnett, a…

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medical assistant course

AIHST offers 12 weeks Medical Assistant course in USA, American Institute of health science and technology is SCHEV Certified Medical Assistant school in Virginia.

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IGU is licensed to run by SCHEV. Certified by ACCSC.

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Addressing Barriers to Virtual Learning for Virginia Students

As the new school year begins, students will face a back-to-school environment far more unique than any in modern history. For students returning virtually or in a hybrid manner, this challenging transition is made even more difficult for students who do not have access to or cannot afford reliable, high quality internet. This inequity has for the most part been left up to cash-strapped local governments to try and resolve. On Tuesday, the governor proposed state assistance ($84.5 million) to expand broadband access to presently unserved areas. As state legislators review the governor’s proposal, they should also consider providing additional resources to families and schools to help with financial barriers to internet access and additional rent and mortgage relief.

Despite the importance of the internet and digital devices for everyday activities, even prior to the pandemic, thousands of Virginia families still lack access. According to 2018 5-year ACS Census data, over 190,000 Virginia households with people under 18 lack an internet subscription or do not have any computing device. Missing either of these components severely limits students from completing schoolwork digitally, and attending school in the same ways as their peers. 

Despite conventional assumptions, students in both rural and urban areas struggle with internet and device access. A 2019 Commonwealth Connect report estimates that as many as 1 in 3 residents of rural Virginia lack access to high-speed broadband and a new analysis from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) found that almost 40% of students without internet access actually live in or around urban areas. 

Unfortunately, Black and Hispanic students face even more barriers to home internet access and digital devices. In Virginia, 12% of all white households lack a subscription to the internet or any computing device. For Hispanic households, that number rises to 15%, while for Black households, the number is almost twice the amount as white households, at 22%. For households with computers, Black households are nearly twice as likely to lack access to broadband (higher speed) internet subscription than white households.

Even for those students who have the benefit of internet access and a computing device, more support can be provided. Students without laptops or desktop computers also have more difficulty completing longer term assignments (such as research papers) exclusively on their phones. 

While internet access is crucial, it won’t help students if they don’t also have access to housing. The COVID-19 pandemic and economic recession have made housing stability for low-income renters much more difficult. One in five adult renters in Virginia was behind on rent in mid-July, and national data shows that renters who are parents or otherwise live with children are nearly twice as likely to be behind on rent compared to adults not living with anyone under age 18. Black and Latinx adults are more likely to be renters and therefore are more impacted by these challenges.

While the administration has provided $50 million for rent and mortgage relief, this is a small fraction of the total need. The National Low Income Housing Coalition has estimated that it would cost Virginia $2.8 billion to provide sufficient housing assistance between May 2020 and June 2021 for all Virginia renters who have been impacted by job loss – advocates in Virginia have requested a smaller allocation of $1 billion.

Solutions to these problems need to take several factors into account. The first is the cause of the lack of internet or a device. For some students, especially rural students, it is an issue of infrastructure: broadband simply has not reached their region yet. For these students, the governor’s proposal to increase funding for the Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI), a program which extends broadband to areas throughout the state, can play an important role. Lawmakers should consider adding an amendment to the reallocation instructing the program to track progress on closing the racial digital divide in the state. 

However, affordability is also a major concern -- in many areas of the state, students may have broadband in their area, but their families are unable to afford it. Establishing mobile hotspots and distributing devices with keyboards with internet enabled are positive first steps in addressing this divide. The state government has helped some amount in the short run by designating millions in flexible emergency federal CARES funds to localities that could be used for short-term access solutions, as well as the governor’s allocations specifically for internet and device access, but localities are already worrying about when this money runs out and many other reopening costs. 

With many schools on the hook for purchasing devices and internet for their students this fall, the state should provide additional flexible dollars to schools to be able to make these short-term investments. The Fund Our Schools coalition has called on lawmakers to provide $600 million in emergency flexible funding during the special legislative session that started on August 18, which could go to meet this need. 

The state could also expand affordable internet access to families by establishing a statewide broadband assistance program. For example, legislation was recently considered in Illinois to create a broadband assistance program that would provide free broadband service to families whose incomes are at or below 100% of the federal poverty line ($21,720 for a family of three in 2020). Families with annual household incomes above 100% but below 135% of the federal poverty line and families who have a member who qualifies for SNAP, SSI, or other benefit program would qualify for a credit of around $10 a month at minimum to pay toward their internet service. Virginia could consider a similar program in order to distribute resources quickly and directly to families who need it most.

Federal action is also needed to address affordability and provide internet to families. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) could modify the federal E-Rate Program to allow for it to subsidize home internet access, as education leaders have requested, and Congress can approve additional funds to expand its reach. The Emergency Educational Connections Act introduced in the Senate and House would expand the reach of the E-Rate program beyond schools and libraries and provide billions in federal assistance to help cover costs. Virginia Sens. Warner and Kaine and Reps. McEachin, Luria, Spanberger, and Wexton are all cosponsors. These changes and funds are critical. Community buildings like libraries act as digital lifelines for many families, yet the public health situation changes the ability of these buildings to be used or makes it dangerous to do so. 

Even if state leaders acquire additional funding to support schools purchasing hotspots and internet for students, the fact remains that if the infrastructure is not in place this fall, some students will not be able to access the internet regardless. Especially for these students and other students that have barriers to learning virtually, Virginia will need to support schools to offer remedial measures for students when they eventually return to the classroom. All students will have missed valuable instructional time, but these students will have additional barriers to instruction and will need extra support to catch up to peers who continue to have access to more learning resources. 

The state could also further regulate or require action from internet service providers (ISPs) to address the digital divide. In particular, the state could require ISPs to support distribution of publicly available data showing access and subscriptions to eliminate the guesswork and individual data collection that many localities have to do to ensure equity for their students. The state also should continue discussing and researching measures that some localities and local leaders have proposed -- including paying for broadband for households that cannot afford it, considering broadband partnerships, or possibly designating ISPs as utilities under state law. 

Addressing the systemic inequities in internet access will not be easy, nor will the results over the coming months be perfect. However, it is undeniably a necessary step to make sure that every student will be able to continue their education this year, reduce the achievement gap, and provide a 21st century tool for learning.

– Gabriel Worthington, Research Intern; Chris Duncombe, Policy Director; Chad Stewart, Manager, Education Policy and Development; Kathy Mendes, Research Assistant

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Virginia announces approval of new teacher education degrees and programs statewide

Virginia announces approval of new teacher education degrees and programs statewide

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced Monday, June 24, that the state policy boards for elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education have approved 53 new teacher preparation programs and 25 new degrees that will allow graduates to become teachers after earning four-year degrees in education.

“We must remain focused on meeting the growing needs of our public education system to prepare…

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Biology, kinesiology professors earn state's highest faculty award

Dr. Thomas Moran, left, and Dr. Mark Gabriele become the latest winners of the Outstanding Faculty Award from JMU.

Dr. Mark Gabriele, a professor of biology, and Dr. Thomas Moran, a professor of kinesiology, are among 12 recipients of the Outstanding Faculty Award presented by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and Dominion Resources.

The Outstanding Faulty Awards recognize superior accomplishments in teaching, research and public service at Virginia’s institutions of higher learning. Nominees are selected by the institutions, reviewed by a panel of peers and chosen by a committee of leaders from the public and private sectors. In all, 83 nominations were received this year. This group was narrowed to a field of 27 finalists and then to the 12 recipients.

Gabriele, who has taught at JMU since 2001, and Moran, a JMU faculty member since 2008, are the 14th and 15th award winners from JMU since the award was first presented in 1987. Math professor Caroline Lubert and marketing professor Theresa Clarke received the award last year.

Gabriele said the award "is truly a reflection of the hard work of so many amazing students I've had the pleasure of mentoring, the openness and collaborative spirit of my colleagues, and the ongoing support of our leadership that encourages faculty to blend traditional boundaries of our teaching, research and service activities."

Moran said, "I have been blessed to work with awesome colleagues, students, and individuals of all ability levels in the community who challenge me to grow as a person and a professional every day.  I dedicate this award to all those past and present who have given me numerous opportunities to be part of something special at JMU."

A ceremony honoring the recipients will be held March 1 at The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. Each recipient will receive an engraved award and $5,000 underwritten by the Dominion Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dominion Resources. The Outstanding Faculty Award program is administered by SCHEV and funded by a grant from the Dominion Foundation, which has fully supported the OFA program since 2005.

SCHEV is the Commonwealth’s coordinating and planning body for postsecondary education. The agency provides policy guidance and budget recommendations to the governor and General Assembly, and creates the statewide strategic plan, The Virginia Plan for Higher Education. SCHEV has administered the Outstanding Faculty Awards since the program’s creation by the legislature in 1986.

The Dominion Foundation is dedicated to improving the physical, social and economic well-being of the communities served by Dominion companies. Dominion and the Foundation support nonprofit causes that meet basic human needs, protect the environment, support education and promote community vitality. For more information about Dominion (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond and one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of energy, visit www.dom.com.

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