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Back-to-School: Resources for Special Education
A new school year is upon us, and while it looks different under a pandemic, schools are still required to make and honor IEPs for students. We … [Read more...] about Back-to-School: Resources for Special Education
CALL TO ACTION: Protect Education Rights During COVID
Congress Using COVID-19 to Strip Students with Disabilities of Access to Education Congress wants to give Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos … [Read more...] about CALL TO ACTION: Protect Education Rights During COVID
Restraint and seclusion in schools: What you need to know
Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) has long held that students, especially those with disabilities, need legal protections regarding the use of … [Read more...] about Restraint and seclusion in schools: What you need to know
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Facts about bullying: More than one out of five students (20.8%) report being bullied 64% of children who were bullied did not report it More than … [Read more...] about October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Fox 16 Investigates: State of Restraint
Fox 16 televised a story about students being physically restrained, without parental consent, in Arkansas, noting that techniques used in physical … [Read more...] about Fox 16 Investigates: State of Restraint
FAQ from U.S. Dept. of Justice and U.S. Dept. of Education on Effective Communication for Students with Hearing, Vision or Speech Disabilities
The U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U. S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (DOE/OCR) issued a joint FAQ addressing effective … [Read more...] about FAQ from U.S. Dept. of Justice and U.S. Dept. of Education on Effective Communication for Students with Hearing, Vision or Speech Disabilities
Questions Parents and Educators Can Ask to Start Conversations About Using Terms Like Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia
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Cerebral Palsy Group is an Online Resource for Cerebral Palsy Information and Support
How much do you know about cerebral palsy (CP)? Did you know that nearly 8,000 babies and infants are diagnosed with cerebral palsy every year, and … [Read more...] about Cerebral Palsy Group is an Online Resource for Cerebral Palsy Information and Support