This week we have a guest post by Mary Jane Williams from Bridges to Possibilities. Big changes are happening in the Department of Education. When this happens, families of kids with disabilities feel the impact fast. With less oversight, schools may have less direction. This can cause confusion and conflict. But this is when families […]
Tag: Special Education
Inclusion Beyond the Classroom: Homecoming Edition
It’s homecoming season. Across the country, people are cheering for their teams. They are celebrating “Friday night lights.” It’s a fun time for students to come together. But for many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), those moments of celebration never happen. They may be included in the classroom. But they are left out […]
High Expectations for Self-Advocates: The Right Support Leads to Success
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 […]
New Year, New You: How to Set Strong Self-Advocacy Goals
The start of a new year is a great time to set goals. For self-advocates, setting goals can help you build the life you want. When you know what you want to achieve, it’s easier to make a plan to get there. In this blog post, we’ll share how to set self-advocacy goals that work […]