Will NOT Using His AT Device “Force” My Son to Talk More?
My 12 year old son has autism and MR. He has some speech, but could use much improvement. His teacher does not want his Assistive Technology (AT) device in the Continue Reading →
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What Colleges are Best for Kids with Learning Disabilities?
My son, 18, has ADD & PDD-NOS and has been in special ed since preschool. He is very disorganized. He needs assistance to stay on task. Where can I get Continue Reading →
Why Do Schools Resist Writing Methodology into IEPs?
Our child has a learning disability and has difficulty reading, writing & spelling. Nobody at the school understands dyslexia or how desperate our child is. We want multi-sensory learning like Continue Reading →
Ready for Some Summer Reading? FREE SHIPPING!
Wrightslaw books and Training CD-Rom’s will prepare you for this upcoming school year. To help, this week we are offering FREE shipping on all orders! Take advantage of the savings Continue Reading →
The Lighter Side: Top 10 Signs of Advocate Overload
–From one of our favorite advocates who loves the 4 seasons in TX – drought, flood, blizzard, & twister, is a COPAA member and a faithful conference attendee. We hope, Continue Reading →
Does “Eligible for Special Ed” Mean an IEP?
My 15 year old daughter was determined eligible for special education. The special ed teacher was pushing for a 504, I want an IEP. If she qualifies for special education Continue Reading →
Assistive Technology – What is UDL, NIMAS, and AIM?
The National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) creates a national standard for print materials in accessible formats. Schools and publishers must adhere to these standards when creating educational materials – Continue Reading →
Special Needs Anti-Bullying Toolkit
Bully Free World presents a specially designed tool kit for parents, teachers and students dealing with bullying and children with special needs. This toolkit is a set of resources for Continue Reading →
Congressman Miller Urges Congress – “Protect Children from Abusive Restraint & Seclusion”
On May 9, Congressman George Miller delivered a floor speech urging Congress to pass the Keeping All Students Safe Act, H.R. 1381, and protect children from abusive restraint and seclusion. Continue Reading →
Disability Advocate Earns Military Spouse of the Year Award
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 Continue Reading →
