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Sensory Processing Differences in Asperger Syndrome: What to Request at School and Work
Light, sound, texture, and smell sensitivities are common in Asperger syndrome. Here's how to name them and get accommodations.
Career > Finding Jobs
Tech Employment for People with Disabilities: What Microsoft's Ability Summit Highlights
...panel of strangers, an hour of rapid-fire questions, a format built for people who think and present a certain way. You've hit this wall before, in school or in your last job search, and the message was always the same: perform on our terms or don't get the offer. If that format doesn't match how you...
Lifestyle > Recreation
Adapted Physical Education: What Schools Must Provide
...Education (APE) isn't a favor the school extends when resources allow....general physical education. Schools don't get to budget it away...ability. General PE with minor accommodations isn't APE. If your child...prompts, that's a reasonable accommodation. APE is a distinct service...specific procedural protections. Schools can't remove APE without...
Lifestyle > Independence
Life Skills Milestones for Children with Cerebral Palsy
...age three but need adaptive equipment for toileting well into elementary school. A child with athetoid CP may struggle with precise hand movements required...areas that matter most for your child's daily life, supported by whatever accommodations, devices, or assistance make that possible. Adaptive strategies aren't...
Career > Skills Training
Job Corps for Adults with Disabilities: Free Career Training and Support
...placement at no cost to you, and it's required by law to provide disability accommodations. It's called Job Corps, and most parents of young adults with disabilities...requirements and are legally authorized to work in the U.S. You don't need a high school diploma or GED to apply. If you don't have one, Job...
Career > Skills Training
Apprenticeships and On-the-Job Training for People with Disabilities
...for an employer sponsor while completing coursework through a technical school or community college. Programs typically last one to five years depending...paycheck and wage increases as you gain skills. Most programs require a high school diploma or GED, though some accept students still working toward their GED....
Assistive Tech > Mobility
Wheelchair-Accessible School Bus Transportation: Legal Rights and Practical Solutions
The school district just told you the bus can't...transportation is a related service that school districts must provide when it's necessary...child needs transportation to get to school and their disability requires accommodations...school and their disability requires accommodations on that transport, it must be documented...
News > Education
New Hampshire's Open Enrollment Bill Would Force Schools to Accept Students with Disabilities. Here's What Families with IEPs and 504 Plans Need to Know.
...that would prohibit school districts from rejecting...to cover Section 504 accommodation costs. The bill cleared...significant protection for school-choice families. Students...proposed legislation, school districts can't turn...pick up costs for 504 accommodations: health-related supports,...health-related supports, ADHD accommodations, vision needs, and emotional...
News > Advocacy
The DOJ May Delay the ADA's Web Accessibility Deadline. Here's What Disability Families Need to Know.
...Government websites are where you apply for disability benefits, request school accommodations, check transit schedules, and...Government websites are where you apply for disability benefits, request school accommodations, check transit schedules, and...
Social Engagement > Inclusion
How to Write Effective IEP Goals for Inclusive Education
...and transitions cover how your child moves through the structure of the school day. Can they transition between activities? Do they participate in morning...curriculum or separate worksheets. It's accessing the same lesson through accommodations, assistive technology, or modified presentation. Social interaction addresses...
News > Advocacy
After High School: What Families Need to Know About Transition Planning
...drill: meetings, goals, accommodations, progress reports. Then...required by law. But schools don't always lead with...them for life after high school. It's not optional. By...living. That means the school isn't just teaching your...after graduation when the school isn't responsible anymore?...anymore? The law says schools must help you answer...
Education > Special Education
The 13 Disability Categories Under IDEA: Eligibility Criteria Explained
...You brought the paperwork to the school. You expected services. Instead,...identification alone isn't enough. The school must also determine that the disability...requires specialized instruction. If accommodations like preferential seating or extended...plan instead. A 504 plan provides accommodations. An IEP provides specialized instruction....