Special Education Advocates Release Public Policy Agenda
The Council for Exceptional Children is promoting an ambitious agenda, but also is paying attention to small-picture bills. Read Full Post >
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February 27, 2013
Disability, Literacy Groups Unite On Common Reading Goal
Having all children reading on grade level by third grade must include students with disabilities such as dyslexia, say organization leaders. Read Full Post >
February 07, 2013
Disability Advocacy Coalition Criticizes ESEA Waivers
The Collaboration to Promote Self-Determination joins other organizations concerned about waivers to the provisions of No Child Left Behind. Read Full Post >
August 29, 2012
Children with Disabilities Get Mentions on Republican Stage
The first night of the Republican convention put children with disabilities in the spotlight. Read Full Post >
June 19, 2012
Before Growth-Stunting 'Ashley Treatment,' Protect Civil Rights
Advocates want to ensure civil-rights protections for children whose parents choose medical treatments with serious consequences. Read Full Post >
April 26, 2012
20 Percent of Kids With Developmental Delays Identified Late
Easter Seals says that each year there are about 5 million children at risk for developmental delays, but only about 1 million actually get early intervention services Read Full Post >
April 11, 2012
Advocates File Complaint Against District Over Use of Walker
An advocacy group says that as a result, the 5-year-old girl's overall mobility improvement has been stunted. Read Full Post >
March 19, 2012
Advocates Press Congress to Act on Restraints, Seclusion
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities says a recent report by the American Association of School Administrators is flawed and gives a false picture of how school employees handle the restraint and seclusion of students. Read Full Post >
April 11, 2011
Remembering Dee Alpert
The long-time special education advocate, a source on several stories, recently died. Read Full Post >
April 04, 2011
Special Education Challenges in D.C., and Everywhere
Will the battle for special education services, when, where, and how much, ever come to an end? Read Full Post >
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