Today, we’re diving into something that has become a buzzword in education but can be a nightmare for our kids with IEPs: ...

Last week, the NIH and FDA announced that they are cancelling Rare Disease Day for 2025. Rare Disease Day (held annually on the last day ...

A few weeks ago, my younger son (non-disabled) had a friend over to play. We’ve known this family for about 6 months. Both older kids have been in my home and have been exposed to my older son ...

A new proposed budget in Congress includes over $880 billion (yes with a B) in Medicaid cuts over 10 years. The justification for the cuts includes reasons like “unnecessary usage” and fraud.” My son ...

Read More Developmental Delay on an IEP: What Parents Need to Know Before It’s Too Late ...

We were seated around a huge U-shaped setup. I was directly across from the school district’s attorney, though we were a good 10 feet apart. We were in a settlement agreement meeting and were hoping ...

Every parent wants their child to thrive. But for millions of families raising children with disabilities, that dream hinges on one essential program: Medicaid. From covering life-saving therapies to ...

Read More The Special Education Funding Crisis Explained in 5 Graphics ...

Maybe it’s because my kids are teens and tweens now, but I feel like I don’t hear as many parents talking about sign language anymore. When they were babies and toddlers, it was a trend to teach sign ...

In a recent post, I shared a bit of history about the Disability Rights Movement and how we got to where we are today. But I didn’t dive deep into Pennsylvania’s role—specifically, Pennhurst, the PARC ...

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 for a day of special education lobbying. Specifically, we were there ...