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Disability Acceptance, Advocacy and Activism

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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.

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Disability Acceptance, Advocacy and Activism

“My Cousin’s Neighbor’s Kid Has Autism Too” and Other Conversations That Miss the Point

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Disability Acceptance, Advocacy and Activism

Why Saying “Thank You” Isn’t Always Easy for Autistic People: 3 Things to Know

Disability Acceptance, Advocacy and Activism

Want to Really Support Autistic People? Here Are 7 Simple Ways.

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Disability Acceptance, Advocacy and Activism

10 Things Autistic People Say, and What They’re Really Telling You

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This Executive Order Just Made Schools Less Safe for Disabled Kids

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🚨 Time to Step Up: Call to Support Full Funding of IDEA.

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Why Dr. Oz Is a Dangerous Pick to Lead Medicaid: A History of Hype Over Healthcare

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🚨 Time to Step Up: RFK Jr. Just Gutted Disability Community Supports

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🚨 Time to Step Up: How to Get Started in Lobbying, for Special Needs Parents

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  • Professional Development Hours
    • Understand IEP Data Collection
    • Free Paraeducator IEP Guide
  • Become a Special Ed Advocate
    • IEP Transition Workshops
    • From Worries to Wins: Navigating Anxiety with IEPs and 504s
    • IEP Toolkit for Parents
    • Don’t IEP Alone Courses and Products
    • IEP Meeting Sur-THRIVE-al Kit
    • Your IEP Playbook
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