Today, we’re diving into something that has become a buzzword in education but can be a nightmare for our kids with IEPs: ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
So, you all know that I’m not normally a fan of labeling things with a chronological age. When you’re working with disabled students or adults, skill sets can vary widely. And, to label a teenager who ...
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 ...
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 ...
Are you planning a Super Bowl party or another football-themed event? Looking for some free football bingo cards to print? Well, welcome! This football bingo game is a great way to involve all ages ...