by S. DeCarlo | Aug 30, 2020 | Special Education Basics
This is the second post in a 3 series blog. What does the law require? Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal law that provides federally funded facilities (like public schools) from discriminating against those with disabilities. Under 504, public...
by S. DeCarlo | Aug 29, 2020 | Special Education Basics
This is the first post in a 3 series blog. It’s a question on the mind of every special ed parent right now. And it’s a hard one to answer. There’s very little guidance from the Federal Government or state, beyond a “do your best” and the...
by S. DeCarlo | Aug 2, 2020 | Life Lessons
We lost a family member last week. After a long illness, my husband’s aunt passed away. She had been very close to Annie when she was a toddler, but Annie doesn’t have clear memories of her great aunt. She was just too ill for too long. The news of her...
by S. DeCarlo | Jul 31, 2020 | Transition
When we began this journey, I shared a list of the life skills (see link below) a person should have to gain independence. It’s a long list. And while I am a professional special ed advocate and this subject is my passion, I am not an expert in everything on...
by S. DeCarlo | Jul 29, 2020 | Transition
Participation in the community is important for everyone, but for those with disabilities, it can be essential. Being active in the community allows a person to be visible, allows a person to be seen in light of their abilities, rather than their disabilities, and it...