Family Resiliency, Supporting Autism and ND Disorders
Raising a child with a disability brings a unique set of joys and challenges for a family – increased struggles with daily routines, finances,…
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Disability Studies & Early Childhood Education
Welcome to the last part of our three part series on UDL in Early Childhood Education (ECE). In part one, we shared the importance…
Disability Studies & Early Childhood Education
As early educators, understanding the foundational concepts of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is necessary before understanding how UDL applies to the early childhood world.…
Moving away from a dichotomous educational system
Education has been a dichotomous system consisting of two distinct programs, general education and special education. Each system consisting of its own programs, teachers,…
Disability Studies & Early Childhood Education
Analyzing how to meet the needs of all students, regardless of ability, is critical in the field of education. Research shows that inclusion of students…
Comparing mental illness and intellectual and developmental disabilities
When I first started working for Thompson Policy Institute, I lacked an understanding of the nuances between different types of disabilities. Without even realizing…
Voting rights for people with disabilities
Earlier this week, we celebrated the 26th anniversary of the American’s with Disabilities Act being signed into law by President George H.W. Bush. This…
Political developments about disability and autism
With the recent buzz around the 2016 Presidential Election candidates, it’s easy to get swept up in all the media coverage. This post serves…
A call for inclusive programs in California community colleges
Last Monday, Eloy Ortiz Oakley was appointed the new chancellor of California’s community college system. The 113-school system has the lowest cost of tuition…
Scholarship opportunities for students with disabilities
Figuring out your financial situation for school can be a scary time for everyone, but there are scholarship opportunities and resources out there…
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
In May of 2008, the US House of Representatives named July the National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. The resolution that passed intended to not only…
Texas institutions lack support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
An article posted recently by CBS News details the accounts of several instances of sub-standard care and neglect for people with intellectual disabilities. Throughout the…