The Wrightslaw Way

Contratulations Jeremy! On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May 10, 2012, Jeremy Hilton received the Military Spouse of the Year Award. Jeremy has championed the progression of disability policy and the exceptional family member program for military families. Upon receipt of the award, Hilton, who has a daughter with special needs, lauded fellow finalists from the […]

Moving once every three years, military families who have children with special needs face unique financial, medical, and legal issues, particularly during deployment or a PCS. Parents need to understand their legal rights under IDEA (20 U.S.C. 1400), Section 504, and the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. 1. Children with a disability […]

If you are a military family with special needs, please understand that you are not alone, says Jeremy Hilton on “Making It in the MilLife”. We are parents just like you. We’ve been doing this for a while – not perfectly, but we hope that you can learn from our experiences. Whatever your situation, know […]