FL families & professionals are invited to a Postsecondary Transition Planning Webinar on March 31. Learn about graduation pathways, diploma options, and other items. Registration is not required. Link coming soon. #TransitionPlanning #FloridaFamilies #StudentsWithDisabilities

Nearly 8.2 million students received special education services under IDEA in 2024, an increase of more than 300,000 from the previous year. Access to services and classroom supports remains critical for student success. #SpecialEducation #IDEA #StudentsWithDisabilities

Senator tells Benton County there’s little money for policy bills as deadline nears; raises concerns about excluded children and restraint investigations Sen. Sarah Gilles de Blue told Benton County officials the state faces tight budgets at the policy‑committee deadline and that a set of bills addressing students with disabilities and the use of restraint and seclusion face opposition and complicated negotiations, with some work groups reportedly meeting without full participation.

Sen. Sarah Gilles de Blue warns that critical bills addressing the safety and rights of students with disabilities are at risk of dying as budget constraints tighten and negotiations grow increasingly complicated.

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#BentonCounty #OR #StudentsWithDisabilities

#Accessibility #DEI #DOE #FuckTrump #StudentsWithDisabilities

#studentswithdisabilities #advice #DisabilityHistoryMonth #accessibility

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Narratives of #success: high-achieving women with #disabilities navigating higher education in Australia

Lauren E. Lindstrom, Rahul Ganguly & Antoinette R. Banks

Open access → doi.org/10.1080/0729...

#HigheEd #Women #StudentsWithDisabilities #AntiDeficitFramework #EquityGroups #DisabilityServices

504 Plan vs. IEP: Understanding the Key Differences 504 plan vs. IEP: What’s the difference? Find out which offers the right accommodations, services, and support your child needs in school.

Do/es your kiddo(s) need a 504 Plan, an IEP or both?

#HomeEducation #Homeschool #SPED #SpecialEducation #Disabilities #ChildrenWithDisabilities #DisabledChildren #DisabledStudents #StudentsWithDisabilities

specialedresource.com/504-plan-vs-...

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Trump is dismantling the education department. Will it harm special education? Special education is shifting to a different federal agency. Advocates fear the loss of expertise will harm students.

While Trump promises not to touch special education funding, changes already made could set students and families back decades.
#SpecialEducation
#StudentsWithDisabilities
#EducationMatters
calmatters.org/education/k-12-education/2025/04/special-education-2/

Supreme Court to Weigh Discrimination Standard for Some Special Education Cases The U.S. Supreme Court will consider what legal standard must be met for proving discrimination against students with disabilities.

This case about a student with disabilities has flown under the radar but could have major implications for schools.
#SpecialEducation
#EducationPolicy
#StudentsWithDisabilities
edweek.org/policy-politics/supreme-court-to-weigh-discrimination-standard-for-some-special-education-cases/2025/04

DOGE abruptly cut a program for teens with disabilities. This student is 'devastated' The program, Charting My Path for Future Success, aimed to help teens with disabilities transition from high school to the real world. It abruptly ended when DOGE terminated its federal contract.

Sad to see this research-based program be riffed. It helped students with disabilities make the difficult transition from high school to college or the work world.

www.npr.org/2025/04/14/n...

#StudentsWithDisabilities
#HighSchooltoCollegeTransition
#WorkforceSuccess
#AccessToResources

Special education experts worry about students with disabilities post-Education Department President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday attempting to shutter a federal department that aids students with disabilities.

The alarm and concern are clear and present dangers!
#IEP
#StudentsWithDisabilities
#EducationDepartmentClosure
#Misinformation

www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Photo from behind students in cap and gown participating in their high school graduation ceremony.

Supporting students transitioning from high school requires collaboration & diverse expertise. This week’s tip highlights the importance of a shared vision, integrated services, & teamwork for successful outcomes.

Read more: go.iu.edu/8sQp

#transition #studentswithdisabilities #TransitionPlanning

We condemn the Trump Admin’s decision to lay off half of the Department of Education. This will harm students with disabilities. We want to hear from current and former employees, students, and families, let’s protect our education system. #DPoP #StudentswithDisabilities

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

Want to know who is disproportionally affected by school closings due to under-enrollment? #studentswithdisabilities #studentswithIEPs #specialeducation journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Counting down till the official launch! We need improved #EdData to improve #EdPolicy for #specialeducators & #studentswithdisabilities

suit, including, in many cases, challenges with Medicaid compliance. #forbes story at link. #studentswithdisabilities #education #teachers #publicschools #texas #kennethpaxton #transyouth #section504 #theywillcomeforyoutoo

proposals for accessibility conference due feb 21

Do you have a great program to present on improving accessibility? Submit your proposal to present at this summer's virtual conference. Deadline = Feb 21.
www.accessibilityict.org/call-for-pro...

#AccessibilityMatters #AccessibilityForAll #StudentsWithDisabilities #AccessibleLearning

Substitution Sunday post is titled "College Admission, Course Substitutions, and Graduation Requirements: What Students with Disabilities Should Know?" Image shows the opening paragraph of the post. There is a blue line graphic of a pile of books, graduation cap, and rolled diploma

Substitution Sunday post is titled "Do Colleges Have to Approve Course Substitutions for Students with Disabilities?" Image shows the opening paragraph of the post. There is a blue line graphic of a pile of books, graduation cap, and rolled diploma

Substitution Sunday post is titled " Math or Foreign Language Requirements: Advice on Course Substitutions for College Students with Disabilities.” Image shows the opening paragraph of the post. There is a blue line graphic of a pile of books, graduation cap, and rolled diploma.

#SubstitutionSunday 🧵

In my experience, college course substitutions for students with a disability are the subject of a lot of misinformation – both on the college admission and graduation side.

#EduSky #CollegeAdmission #StudentsWithDisabilities #LearningDisabilities #ADHD #Dyslexia  #ADHD

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7.5 million students with disabilities could lose their IEPs, & it's not even a news story. This is a critical issue that needs immediate attention. Let's advocate for these students and ensure their rights are protected. 🌟💪 #IEPMatters #StudentsWithDisabilities #EducationRights #StandUpForStudents

When you have an IEP that is truly a discussion, a collaborative effort and absolutely centers the student…success. #IEP #SpecialEducation #StudentsWithDisabilities

#UBC #Crowdfunding #Accessibility #StudentsWithDisabilities #MakeADifference #PerseveranceBursary #UBCO #DonateNow #ShareTheCause

English Learners With Disabilities: The Rules Schools Have to Follow Schools can't force English learners with disabilities to choose between special ed. and language instruction—and other tips from OCR.

#Englishlearners #multilinguallearners #Studentswithdisabilities #education