Back-to-school month continues! This week, we talk about high expectations for self-advocates. When teachers set the bar high, students succeed. But only when they also get the right support. A Lifetime Love of Learning When teachers believe in their students, amazing things can happen. James Meadours is a great example. In high school, he was […]
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Free Back-to-School Tools for Teaching Self-Advocates
It’s time for a new school year! We’re sharing free back-to-school resources for self-advocates and teachers. Our courses build skills like teamwork and leadership. Self-advocates can take them online at their own pace. We also have group learning guides. They are great for anyone teaching groups of learners. And our printable games make learning fun! […]
Speaking Up in Special Education: Fighting to Keep Our Rights
On August 12, we celebrate National Civil Rights Day. Many people have fought for civil rights in our country. We still must fight today. Speaking up in special education is important. Some of the rights we won under the special education law called IDEA are at risk. We all must fight harder than ever to keep […]
Free Courses for Self-Advocate Leaders
A few months ago, we told you about eight free courses from our Participatory Action Research Start Up! Series. We are pleased to announce a new set of six more free courses! They are our Participatory Action Research Level Up! Series. These free courses help self-advocates build off the Start Up! Series. What You’ll Learn […]
Build Your Circle of Support: The Team Behind Your Dreams
We’re wrapping up Independence Month. You might think asking for help is the opposite of being independent. The truth is, we all need support to build the lives we want. You can build your circle of support. What Is a Circle of Support? A circle of support is a group of people who care about […]