Why every special needs parent must get involved in lobbying and advocacy. I think we’re in this for the long haul. I wrote this right after the 2016 election, in hopes of inspiring parents to step it up and get more involved. And so many have! That’s fantastic. But we cannot let up. We cannot […]
Past Disability Legislation Actions.....
In case you missed this, or an old disability issue is new again.
{Disability and Poverty} The facts and what we can do to change it.
{Disability and Poverty} The facts and what we can do to change it. This post is at the request of my readers, in particular those in my Facebook group. Many have repeatedly said that they want to do something and want to be involved and help. But, because of the dynamics in our Congress right […]
The misogyny of IEP meetings.
The misogyny of IEP meetings. I receive a surprising amount of criticism for catering to women on this blog. Or, writing about them and to them. Sure, much of it is constructive criticism such as “Remember, dads do this stuff too!” It’s usually in response to a post that I’ve done that has “moms” in […]
5 Ways to Support and Advocate for People with Mental Illness.
5 Ways to Support and Advocate for People with Mental Illness Mental health, depression and suicide are all the chatter following Kate Spade’s death. In honor of that, I am updating a post from 2012 that talks about assisting friends and loved ones with a mental illness. It doesn’t have to be complicated or time […]
How to write an OCR complaint that rocks! {Section 504, ADA, Title IX, etc.}
How to File an Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Complaint for Special Education {Section 504, ADA, etc.} I know, we complain too much. What can I say, it’s a complaints-based system. One of the remedies that parents have in special education is to file a complaint with your Office of Civil Rights. It’s easy, and […]
Earth Day Tips for Moms and Kids~5 simple things every household can do to Save the Planet.
This climate change stuff is no joke. Our planet is in a bad, bad way. By the end of this century, it will be 5-10 degrees warmer. And oil? Forget going to war over oil or religion. We will be warring over water. That’s what our kids and grand kids will be doing. Because our […]