Special Education Funding I honestly cannot believe that this blog is almost 10 years old, and it just occurred to me this week to write …
The Special Education Funding Crisis explained in 5 graphics.
Disability Systems Advocacy. That’s 3 big words, but don’t worry, you can do this. And, we need you to do this. Our world is changing, but change to disability rights isn’t coming quickly enough.
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:
- Why I no longer use the term “Special Needs”
- Recognizing Ableism in Autism Awareness Materials
- How to Write an OCR complaint
- Understanding Special Education Funding in 5 graphics
- How To Advocate for Mental Health
Acceptance, Advocacy and Activism
I’m tired of talking about my son’s health.
I know they mean well. People. They ask. But the holiday season just ended and I.am.exhausted. Mentally, not physically. Emotionally. My son has significant health …
What’s so bad about school choice? Lots, actually.
Why School Choice is a Bad Idea. My heart sank. I screamed at my computer. I texted other advocate friends. We just couldn’t believe what …
Why Every Disabled Household needs to do Citizen Lobbying.
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 …
It’s OK to ask us about my son’s disabilities. No, really, it is.
Questions about Disability A few weeks ago, my younger son (non-disabled) had a friend over to play. We’ve known this family for about 6 months. …
Politicians with Disabilities (and their families): But do they support the cause?
Politicians with Disabled Family Members Politicians-disability-community-family. You’d think that those words would go together, right? Do you remember it? It seems like a lifetime ago. …