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 →
Is the School Required to Provide Social Skills Training?
My daughter with autism needs help with social skills. Her peers avoid and tease her so she has stopped trying to approach them. She gets 90 minutes of social skills Continue Reading →
Free Wrightslaw From Emotions to Advocacy Conference in Sarasota, FL
Space is available! Do not miss out on this FREE Wrightslaw conference! Co-Sponsors Manasota B.U.D.S and Family Network on Disabilities of Manatee/Sarasota, Inc. invite you to join them and Patricia Continue Reading →
Equal Time for PE: 1 x 30 = 3 x 45. Can You Do the Math?
Although our son is blind and autistic, physically he is able and he is compliant. The school agreed to APE on his IEP – but only 30 minutes a week. Continue Reading →
Can the School “Out Vote” Me at IEP Meetings?
My son’s speech services have been discontinued. The principal of my school says I was “out voted” because there are more school staff than me as one parent. I’m sure Continue Reading →
