Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Rate Your School District on Special Ed

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Sites like Special Ed Ratings are only as good as the ratings people provide. So search for your school district and share your thoughts t...
Friday, July 29, 2011

And Now a Word from Your Child's Special Education Teacher

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Thanks to Google Plus, I've discovered a new blog and a a great advocate. Dennise Goldberg writes for the Special Education Advisor, and...
Monday, July 25, 2011

ADA Turns 20

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Today President Obama celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read his remarks.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

New Members of President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities

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President Obama has appointed an impressive group of advocates to the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. T...
Monday, November 1, 2010

National Family Caregivers Month

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NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH, 2010 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Every day, family members, friends, n...
Saturday, October 30, 2010

Looking for GOOD News!

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Taking a glance at my Google Reader today, I was once again reminded how much negative news we hear each day in the area of special educatio...
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Apple Highlights Apps for Special Needs

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Apple has created a section titled " Useful for Everyone: Right from the Start " that lists 72 applications for the iPhone and 13 ...
Friday, October 22, 2010

School District Sues Family for Legal Costs of Special Ed Lawsuit

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When you hear "lawsuit" and "special ed," you probably assume parents are suing a school district, right? Not this time...
Saturday, October 9, 2010

A New Direction

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I want to say thank you to my loyal readers -- everyone who has submitted suggestions, commented on my posts, challenged my opions, and shar...
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Saturday, September 11, 2010

Internet "Equalizer" for People with Disabilities

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A recent article from Agence France-Press explores how Facebook, email, online chats, and other technology are helping to crate :a virtual w...
Monday, September 6, 2010

Open Letter to Special Needs Professionals

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Last week Pia Prenevost -- blogger, developmental psychologist, NICU nurse, and full-time advocate for her son -- posted " An Open Lett...
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Sunday, August 8, 2010

Autism-Related Risk of Divorce Exaggerated?

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While no one would question the fact that raising a child with a disability presents additional challenges to parents, allegations that pare...
Sunday, August 1, 2010

Wheelchairs and Burritos: Court Says Chipotle Violated ADA

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Maybe it's because I'm a fan of Chipotle, but I'm not sure how I feel about a recent ruling against the restaurant for violating...
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Thursday, July 29, 2010

20th Anniversary of ADA

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I have not been very good about keeping this blog up to date. Has anyone noticed? The biggest news story since I last posted is the 20th ann...

Department of Education Adds Two Special Ed Officials

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Sue Swenson, former commissioner of the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, has been appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary of the O...
Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Transition Tips for Parents of Adult Children

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Disability.gov has new resources for parents who are planning for their child's transition to college, jobs, and adulthood. Read Prepar...
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2010-11 White House Fellows Include Gallaudet Professor

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From a White House media advisory today, Gallaudet faculty member Kubby Rashid, who is deaf, has been chosen as a White House Fellow. ...
Thursday, June 3, 2010

L.A. Official Justifies Cuts for Students with Disabilities: Special Ed "Takes Away from Regular Kids"

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Many think it; few say it.  Los Angeles Unified School District is closing 200 classes and a campus for students with disabilities.  The e...
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Saturday, May 29, 2010

DC Admits Bungling Inclusion Plan; Vows to Press On

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As I've pointed out before, truly exceptional services for children with disabilities -- especially preschoolers -- are few and far betw...
Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Disability Community Reacts to Supreme Court Nominee

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From JFActivist: The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law congratulates President Obama on his nomination of Solicitor General   Elena Kaga...
Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Dr. Stanley Greenspan, Pioneer in Autism Therapy, Leaves Legacy and Lessons

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I was sad to read today that Dr. Stanley Greenspan, the founder of " Floortime " and the Developmental, Individual Differences, Re...
Saturday, April 24, 2010

Sec. Duncan Calls on Teachers to Raise Achievement of Special-Needs Students

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Speaking to 6,000 special educators at the annual conference of the Council for Exceptional Children Wednesday, Education Secretary Arne Dun...
Saturday, April 17, 2010

Back from a Break: Disabled Hockey Festival

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I haven't updated this blog in a while, partly because my attention shifted last week to managing communications and another blog for th...
Friday, April 2, 2010

Puppy "Not a Pet, but a Friend" to Twins with Autism

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As Autism Awareness Month begins, take a look at this touching story about how a dog is helping twins with autism.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Health Care -- Thoughts?

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Are you looking for a long analysis of the health care bill? You won't find it here. I want to know what you think. Quoted in Disability...
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Monday, March 22, 2010

Light It Up Blue for Autism!

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Autism Speaks is asking people to be creative by deciding how to "Light It Up Blue" during Autism Awareness Month in April. They...
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Children with Special Needs Left Behind -- Again

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I have a confession to make. Many people have told me my blog is one of their most important resources to keep up to date on disability issu...
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Monday, March 15, 2010

Obama Plan and Special Ed

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I'll have more to say soon about the Obama Administration's proposal for education reform ad its impact on special ed. For now, rea...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010

In Education Vote, Politics Wins; Kids Lose.

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If you've followed my blog over the past few months, you've read about the proposed budget in Montgomery County, Md., that would eli...
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Friday, February 12, 2010

President's Special Ed Funding Increase Not Enough, Some Say

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President Obama's proposed budget includes $250 million in new special education funds, but some advocates say it's not enough. The...