The Extraordinary Burden of IEPs on Moms.
The Extraordinary Burden of IEPs on Moms “Is it getting worse?” I sighed. Then nodded. “It is.” I was at lunch with a local administrator….
Disability Acceptance, Advocacy and Activism
Whether it be a small change in your own home or school to lobbying for Federal legislation, I’ll give you the information, support, stories, and inspiration you need to make the world a better place for our kids.
Some examples:
Ableism and Autism | When Autism Moms are the Worst Ableist Parents
Ableism and Ableist Autism Moms I am just steamed this morning. Nothing like waking up to see 250k special needs moms being ableist and wallowing…
Autism Age-Appropriate Interests | What Are Age-Appropriate Interests for a Developmentally Disabled Person
Autism and Age-Appropriate Interests “Who gets to decide what is an age-appropriate interest for a disabled or autistic child?” This is an issue that has…
Anti-Racism Resources | Books | Activities | Lesson Plans | Primary Schools
Talking about Race with Kids This past summer, I hosted a series of chats about Race. It’s an issue that is important to me and…
45th Anniversary of IDEA 1975 | Advocating for Full Funding of IDEA
On November 29, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed IDEA 1975 into law. Prior to IDEA 1975 taking effect, only 20% of children with disabilities were…
Interview: John Fetterman for US Senate
PA Lt. Governor John Fetterman for US Senate Today PA Lt. Governor began officially ‘exploring’ the idea of running for Senate in 2022. He ran…
Raising Charitable Children | 6 Ways to Raise a Socially Aware Child
Tips for Raising a Socially Conscious Child I started discussing being charitable last holiday season. My son was then three years old. It began at…
Why Every Parent Should Get Involved in Special Education Lobbying | IDEA Re-Authorization
Citizen and Parent Advocacy I think we’re in this for the long haul. I wrote this right after the 2016 election, in hopes of inspiring…
The Battle Fatigue of Disability Parenting.
Special Needs Mom Burnout On Tuesday, when my son came home from school, his newly revised IEP was in his backpack. All 54 pages of…
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