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Tag Archives: Inclusion
29. Disability Rights, Culture and the Disability Community
What is disability culture? It is interesting to note the overall willingness of the disability community, which includes individuals with disabilities and their families, to initially embrace any and all regardless of the type of disability. Once indoctrinated however there … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Dads, Disability, Emotion, Fathers, Florida, Inclusion, Parent Involvement, Self Determination, Special Education
Tagged Advocacy, dads, disability, Education, Education reform, florida, IEPs, Inclusion, parent involvement, Self Determination
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28. Collaboration! It’s The Right Thing To Do!
Imagine an IEP meeting where everyone is in agreement. A meeting where the only time money is mentioned is when the group thanks you for buying the snacks you brought with you. Imagine a meeting where you feel good about … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Dads, Emotion, Fathers, Florida, IDEA Information, IEPs, Inclusion, Least Restrictive Environment, Parent Involvement, Public School, Special Education
Tagged Advocacy, dads, disability, florida, IEPs, Inclusion, Least Restrictive Environment, parent involvement, Public School
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26. Mr. Hawke’s Top Ten
Many years ago I created what I call Mr. Hawke’s top ten. I think they still hold true today and felt compelled to share them once again. Reflections of the ESE Policeman 1) The first step of the journey requires dealing … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Emotion, IDEA Information, Inclusion, Parent Involvement, Procedural Safeguards, Public School, Special Education
Tagged Advocacy, dads children disability disabilities florida central, florida, Inclusion, Least Restrictive Environment, parent advocacy, parent involvement, Public School, special education
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25. Sometimes Parents Feel Excluded Too!
Over a prolonged period of time the relationship between schools and parents of children with disabilities has become adversarial. I believe this continues because some parents pass along the negative history they experienced to others, convincing them the only way to … Continue reading
22. And Off He Went … To College!
We had survived middle school relatively unscathed. He had those fresh out of college teachers who were excited about their profession and so eager to teach. My son really benefited from being there. He entered high school continuing on with … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Deafness, Disability, IEPs, Inclusion, Least Restrictive Environment, Parent Involvement, Public School, Special Education, Vocational Rehab
Tagged dads, Deafness, disabilities, florida, IEPs, Inclusion, Least Restrictive Environment, parent advocacy, parents, Self-Advocacy, special education
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21. It’s More Than a Job … It’s Who I Am
After my sons’ return to his neighborhood school and being provided the supports he needed in the regular education environment, (Supplementary Aids and Services) he flourished. He was excelling academically and socially. He was nominated by his school principal for … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Deafness, Disability, IEPs, Inclusion, Least Restrictive Environment, Parent Involvement, Public School, Special Education
Tagged Advocacy, dads, disabilities, florida, hearing impairment, IEP, Inclusion, Middle school, moms, parent involvement, Public School, special education
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19. They Called me … The Kid
I was beginning to become recognized as a resource for all parents of children with disabilities. In my interactions with parents I learned about a wide variety of disabilities and how they impacted children’s access to an education. ( Specific … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Charter School, Disability, IEPs, Inclusion, Least Restrictive Environment, Parent Involvement, Procedural Safeguards, Public School, Special Education
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