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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 […]

Why aren’t we talking about this? Wars over Water.

Those of you who follow this blog know that for years I have been an active advocate and lobbyist for kids, particularly for education and special needs. But recently I became aware of an issue that I cannot believe is not at the top of everyone’s radar. (author’s note: this was originally published in 2015 […]

Enough is enough. Time to boycott Steve Harvey.

Everyone deserves a second chance. And I gave one to Steve Harvey. He mocked people with disabilities in 2015. I was angry and I posted about it (below). Brian loves Little Big Shots and I let him continue to watch it. Steve Harvey partners with Ellen on a lot of things and she is all […]

Why I am giving up Awareness Days.

Kevin is wearing blue today. Blue pants, blue shirt. So am I. But, it’s because of Villanova. Not because it’s April 2. A few weeks ago, I argued that even if you are participating in the Autism Speaks boycott, that you could and should still wear blue today. Or anytime in April. I’ve since done […]

Well-intended Autism Awareness Materials that are actually ableist.

Last week, I did a post about a video that was going viral. I said then, and still think, that it’s ableist. Not to pat myself on the back (ok, maybe a little), the well-known activist Alice Wong agreed with me and shared my post. Her group even included trigger warnings for the original video, […]