Oct 28, 2016 | ADA, Disability, Inclusion, Independence, Self Determination, Uncategorized |
I recently heard a mom recite the Emily Perl Kingsley poem, “Welcome to Holland. This has been the mainstay of describing parental emotions for decades. When I first heard it, I understood the message as a newbie parent and was also willing to accept that message...
Feb 4, 2014 | 504, ADA, Advocacy, Dads, Disability, Emotion, Fathers, Florida, IDEA Information, IEPs, Parent Involvement, Procedural Safeguards, Public School, Special Education |
Self-advocacy and self-empowerment begin once we start to acquire information. What happens when finally we find the information lifeline and the light bulb of understanding becomes lit? I have shared, previously, the frustration I felt when I did not have access to...
Dec 14, 2013 | 504, ADA, Advocacy, Disability, Emotion, Fathers, Florida, IDEA Information, Parent Involvement, Public School, School Board, Special Education |
Where does a parents’ voice for change have the greatest impact? Washington? No. The State Capital? No. The answer lies in the community in which you live. The local elected officials that represent you is the answer, your local school board and other community...
