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Category Archives: Advocacy
48. Let’s Go To Court? Not If I Can Help It.
There is only one type of individual that OSEP (Office of Special Education Programs) has discouraged from attending an IEP meeting and that is an attorney. While school attorneys are not expressly forbidden from attending IEP meetings, they are strongly … Continue reading
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43. Community Accountability
In regard to disability, I have become convinced that the only sustainable way to achieve equality will not come from a trickle-down effect. As well-meaning as anyone would like to believe government passage of law to be, enforcement is not … Continue reading
42. Never-Ending with No Closure Ever
Many years ago I entered into this disability advocacy field thinking I could have everything in control within five years. Yes, I mean everything. As you may have guessed, I couldn’t have been more wrong . I didn’t really grasp … Continue reading
40. Trust Given Is So Hard To Get Back Once Lost.
Trust given is so hard to get back once lost. In the beginning, with blind trust in the professionals working with our child, there was never a need for conflict because there was an assumption that whatever was being done … Continue reading
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39. Understanding Chain of Command, Structure and Written Policy
Often parents will experience frustration because they have identified a problem, carefully documented the course of events, and then failed to achieve resolution because they sought enforcement from the wrong person or agencies. It is important understand what policies or … Continue reading
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38. Advocating For Full Inclusion
Naturally occurring supports and services in school, neighborhood, and community are something we use every day in life and the greatest reason for advocating for full inclusion. For most of us being included is a right but for some individuals with … Continue reading
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37. Feeling the Power of Knowledge
Self-advocacy and self-empowerment begin once we start to acquire information. What happens when finally we find the information lifeline and the light bulb of understanding becomes lit? I have shared, previously, the frustration I felt when I did not have access … Continue reading
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36. The Instant Gratification of Information
With the access to the World Wide Web and all the information that comes with it one would think that parents would be able to find what they need. It is interesting to note the contrast coming from the perspective … Continue reading
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35. Times For Advocacy
There are times during a school year that parents need to recognize as times where advocacy efforts are the least effective. Consequently there are times that efforts should be increased. Understanding this can lessen stress and increase effectiveness. Trying to accomplish … Continue reading
34 Parents Have Impact at the Local Level!
Where does a parents’ voice for change have the greatest impact? Washington? No. The State Capital? No. The answer lies in the community in which you live. The local elected officials that represent you is the answer, your local school … Continue reading
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