Dear Class of 2019, Thanks for Including My Son with Down Syndrome.
Congratulations on your accomplishments to get where you are today as you walk across the stage to...
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Category: Advocacy
Ripping off the band-aid of my disability
Discussions, disguises and defining moments My initiation into the social microcosm of tertiary...
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Tips for Asking for Accommodations at Work
I’m a 28-year-old disabled Autistic person with diagnoses of ADD, fibromyalgia, chronic...
Read More6th Grader with Down Syndrome Shares Her Story of Inclusion
Mia’s Story of InclusionMia Pisani, a 6th grade student at Quest Elementary in New York...
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Disabled and Struggling to Find Work
Being disabled and finding work can be hard. There are several things you need to think about when...
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IDEA Basics: A Video Guide to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
In this video guide, Julie Swanson and Jennifer Laviano, explain everything you need to know about...
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10 Things Not to Say to an Autistic Person
Autistic people often face comments or questions that range from clueless to offensive. Although...
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Don’t Settle for a Fast Food Version of your Child’s IEP
The educational career of my son with Down syndrome is only in its infancy, but already I’ve...
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7 Essential Research Studies on Inclusive Education
“Almost 30 years of research and experience has demonstrated that the education of children with...
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Please Don’t Call Me “Mom”
At IEP team meetings, are your referred to by your name? Or are you merely called “mom.”
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12 Myths About People with Developmental Disabilities That Need Busting
The myths surrounding developmental disabilities usually have no basis in fact. They are unfounded...
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How to Find Helpful Autism Information On The Internet
Evaluating autism information is tricky, especially on the Internet. Learn how to differentiate between helpful and harmful information.
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