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Tag Archives: Civil rights movement
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
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
Posted in Advocacy, Dads, Disability, Emotion, Fathers, Florida, IDEA, IDEA Information, IEPs, Inclusion, Least Restrictive Environment, Parent Involvement, Public School, Special Education
Tagged Advocacy, Civil rights movement, dads, disabilities, florida, IDEA, IEPs, Inclusion, parent advocacy, parent involvement, Public School, special education
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20. I Cannot Become Complacent But Must Remain Vigilant
I became involved in this grassroots parent civil rights movement, as most do, because of my own immediate needs for my son. I was able to resolve his issues within the first year. Subsequent IEP meetings were never an issue once I … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Case Law, Disability, IEPs, IFSP, Inclusion, Least Restrictive Environment, Parent Involvement, Public School, Special Education
Tagged Board of education, Brown v. Board of Education, Civil rights movement, Disability Law, father to father, florida, Free Appropriate Public Education, Judith Heumann, parent advocacy, special education, Supreme Court, United States
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