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Education and LearningCovid-19 has had a disruptive effect on the academic lives of students all across the country. This includes those 7.3 million students with disabilities. The pandemic is ongoing. As such, the data on
Education and LearningSpecial accommodations for students with ADHD, as outlined on their 504 plans or IEPs, can greatly benefit educational outcomes. Students with ADHD who do not meet the eligibility requirements for an
Laws and RegulationsStudents with vision disabilities found themselves unable to participate in coursework in the Los Angeles Community College district when, as a rule of practice, necessary course materials like textbo
Education and LearningFederal law requires children with disabilities to be educated in the least restrictive environment (LRE), as outlined in The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) . The goal of this regu
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Education and LearningAs the school year begins, it is important to know your rights as a student. If you or your child has a “physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities,” as outlined in Se
Education and LearningIn June 2021, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that remote school options would end by the fall. In neighboring New Jersey, Governor Philip Murphy released similar plans to end remote lear
Laws and RegulationsLegislation has been passed that entitles special education students in New York State that are aging out of public education and missed a year or more of school due to the COVID-19 pandemic to be abl
Education and LearningAn inclusive educational environment is essential for every autistic person to socially succeed in the classroom. However, many autistic children who learn in integrated classrooms — classes with both
Education and LearningA student is the focal point of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) . Still, some meetings talk around the student rather than make the student a pivotal person involved in their planning and go
Education and LearningTransition planning is required by law under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) . Together, the transition planning document and plan is known as the Transition Individualized Educ
Education and LearningThe COVID-19 pandemic and school shutdowns have created new challenges for nearly all educators and students, and their families. This is especially true in the realm of special education. Each public
Education and LearningDistance learning presents a new set of challenges for schools. From finding ways to establish a schedule and rules to ensure that technology is reliable for daily instruction, educators and administr
Education and LearningSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was the first civil rights law enacted to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities. While the law opened the door to equal access in
GeneralPlain language can be understood the first time it is read or heard. It is also called plain English or plain writing. As a communication strategy, it can save time, money, and effort. When people und
Education and LearningStudents who are deaf or hard of hearing are being presented with new challenges this upcoming school year, whether they've returned to the classroom, are learning remotely, or both. Virtual learning
Education and LearningAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage, school districts across the U.S. have debated whether to reopen their buildings, go back to remote learning, or try some combination of the two. These discu
Living with DisabilityRecently, I needed to visit Urgent Care. As someone who relies on lip-reading, I was concerned about my ability to communicate adequately about my health. At that time, I had only disposable masks, so
Awareness Days and ObservancesIt's time to celebrate and converse a lot This year the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is celebrating its 30th anniversary! Much progress has been made! Many companies have a good understanding
Laws and RegulationsAs the COVID-19 pandemic spread through the U.S. and schools closed in the spring of 2020, the College Board testing agency announced a plan to allow students to take its Advanced Placement (AP) exams
Living with DisabilityAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been one of the most widely researched medical conditions in the United States in the past two decades. As awareness of ASD grew, debates over its causes garnered mu
Education and LearningMomentum behind online education continues to build for a variety of reasons: the ability to reach large numbers of students on-campus and off, economical usage of teachers’ time and classroom resourc
