Is People First Language dead? No, but demanding it is.
People first vs. identity-first language, PFL vs IFL. When I was first introduced to the concept of people first language, I was all “Yes! He’s…
activism
Combatting April’s Harmful Stereotypes: Addressing Autism Ableism
Inside: It’s April, so we’re going to be bombarded with Autism Awareness. Here are some awful examples of autism ableism that are a part of…
Is “Special Needs” Offensive or Politically Correct? Here’s the new term.
Read thoughts and insight from disabled people on how they feel about being referred to as ‘special needs.’ It’s ok to say “disabled.”
25 Disability Awareness Activities for Kids of all Ages
Activities to Teach About Disabilities What better day than today to publish this post! Today is the first day of Developmental Disabilities Awareness month. I…
Why Are School Vouchers and School Choice Bad? Lots of Reasons.
You don’t find failing public schools and charter schools in wealthy neighborhoods.
What Disabled People Need to Know about Live Nation and Ticketmaster Accessibility
Live Nation Accessible Seats I am revisiting and updating older posts, to see if they are still relevant. When they are no longer relevant, I…
Overcoming Some Internal Bias: Yes, yes he runs.
Sometimes our own internal biases show up and reveal themselves in unexpected places.
19 Inclusive Sports Programs for Disabled Kids
Sports for Kids with Disabilities: List of Inclusive Sports Programs for Kids with a Disability, plus the benefits of sports for disabled kids.
Video: Access Denied: The Effects on Discrimination in Education
A video discussion of the long term effects of discrimination and racism in public education.
I Don’t Need You to Tell Me How to Feel about Parenting a Disabled Child.
Parenting a Disabled Child This might be the biggest decision you’ll ever make as a parent. I’m talking about the decision to be happy. No,…
27 Ableist Tropes and Characters in American Movies | Examples
Ableist Movie Tropes and Characters I think most of us would agree that if a movie calls for a Black character, then a Black actor/actress…
39 Ableist Microaggressions You Might Encounter at an IEP Meeting | Think Before You Speak!
Ableist Microaggressions Microaggressions have been getting a lot more attention recently, and with good cause. It’s very easy to spot someone who is openly hateful,…
8 Ways the Special Education System Really is Stacked Against Parents.
8 Ways the Special Education System Really is Stacked Against Parents. The special education system is stacked against parents. It’s not your imagination. It is…
The Special Education Funding Crisis explained in 5 graphics.
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…
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…
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….
7 Things ALL Schools need to STOP doing, right now.
Public Education Reform I call myself a Public Education supporter. I advocate, I lobby, I educate myself on the issues. Public education benefits our society,…
7 Must-Read Facts about Poverty and Disability.
Disability and Poverty This post is at the request of my readers, in particular those in my Facebook group. Many have repeatedly said that they…
13 Questions to Ask School Board Candidates | IEP | Special Education
Questions for School Board Candidates “I’d go, but what would I ask?” I always encourage IEP parents to attend candidate forums. But that is the…
Hey IEP Moms! You complain too much!
Hey, Special Needs Moms-You complain too much! Really, you do. I mean, c’mon already. Aren’t you tired of all the complaining? I am. No, really,…
One Mom’s IEP Battle, and What She Discovered.
The Special Education Battle. I woke up this morning and put my armor on. I am weary and broken, but there is still a war…
Do we need to change the way we introduce our disabled children?
How do you introduce your Disabled Child? Do you know what an elevator pitch is? I attend lots of workshops for bloggers and PR stuff,…
{Ted Kennedy} List of Accomplishments with Disability Legislation
Ted Kennedy: February 22, 1932- August 25, 2009 Here is the video tribute that was done for Ted Kennedy at the DNC convention. (this is…
Me too. {and more importantly, them too~learn about sexual abuse and disabled students)
Me too. You’ve seen this, right? The “me too” campaign going on right now in social media? If you’ve been sexually harassed, you’re to put…
Gee, we can have your crumbs? Thanks for nothing, Chuck E Cheese. {my rant about their sensory time offerings)
Ah, Sunday mornings. I love them. I often try to feed my dogs later and let them out later than usual on Saturday evenings, so…
Are you a disability tourist?
 “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Gandhi. I’m taking a year long training program to become a Certified Special…
The PARC Decree and the most under utilized disabilities resource in PA.
In a post I did yesterday, I highlighted a bit of history from the Disability Rights movement and how we got to where we are…
{Thoughtful Thursday} and someone gets to come in last place
Like many parents, while my kids are young I am trying to introduce them to a variety of extra-curricular activities. It can be tough when…
my submitted testimony for the Special Education Funding Commission
Today I testified before our state’s Special Education Funding Commission. This group of individuals has been charged with the responsibility of evaluating the special ed…
Meeting the Governor for signing of HB 2
It’s hard to believe, but over two months have passed since I went with my boys and Kevin’s TSS over to Bucks County for the…
Our day in Harrisburg lobbying for SB 1115~Special Education Funding Reform
Yesterday was such an exciting day for me and Kevin. We were invited to join the Education Law Center and Arc of PA in Harrisburg…
Letter to editor regarding Pennhurst
Most of you have already seen this Letter to the Editor that I wrote to the Daily Local. I’m putting this on here more for…
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