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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

ICE in NYC: Disabled asylum seeker detained without contact for over a week, parents skipping meals to pay for detained son's release | amNewYork

Melissa Lim Chua, a senior staff attorney at NYLAG, stated that Edwin Velasquez Munoz was detained after attending an immigration court hearing, despite complying with legal requirements.
Brooklyn
#government-policy
more#government-policy
#special-education
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

As special ed students are integrated more at school, teacher training is evolving

Kellen Hedler represents the positive effects of inclusive education for students with disabilities, needing better teacher preparation for success.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC parents

With new funding, advocates and City Council seek greater support for preschoolers with disabilities | amNewYork

US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

As special ed students are integrated more at school, teacher training is evolving

Kellen Hedler represents the positive effects of inclusive education for students with disabilities, needing better teacher preparation for success.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC parents

With new funding, advocates and City Council seek greater support for preschoolers with disabilities | amNewYork

more#special-education
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Ethnic minority groups face up to 30 lower employment rates in Haringey

Research shows that ethnic minority communities in Haringey face up to 30% lower employment rates compared to the borough's overall workforce, highlighting significant disparities.
Social justice
#education
Social justice
fromAxios
4 months ago

Americans with disabilities warn protections are vanishing in Trump's DEI rollback

President Trump's policies threaten the hard-won rights and protections for people with disabilities in health care, education, and legal rights.
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

DOGE abruptly cut a program for teens with disabilities. This student is 'devastated'

The cancellation of the Charting My Path program by DOGE has disrupted critical support for students with disabilities transitioning to adulthood.
SF parents
fromKPBS Public Media
3 months ago

DOGE abruptly cut a program for teens with disabilities. This student is 'devastated'

The cancellation of federal contracts, particularly 'Charting My Path', significantly impacts vulnerable students transitioning to adulthood.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Inclusive Early Childhood Education Center Arrives in Brooklyn

New annex for students with autism and disabilities opens this fall at Flatbush elementary school, promoting inclusion and local accessibility.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Families say school civil rights investigations have stalled after federal cuts

The use of seclusion rooms in schools raises concerns about children's mental health and safety, particularly for those with disabilities.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Education

How some students with disabilities avoid the 'transition cliff' after high school | CBC News

Social justice
fromAxios
4 months ago

Americans with disabilities warn protections are vanishing in Trump's DEI rollback

President Trump's policies threaten the hard-won rights and protections for people with disabilities in health care, education, and legal rights.
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

DOGE abruptly cut a program for teens with disabilities. This student is 'devastated'

The cancellation of the Charting My Path program by DOGE has disrupted critical support for students with disabilities transitioning to adulthood.
SF parents
fromKPBS Public Media
3 months ago

DOGE abruptly cut a program for teens with disabilities. This student is 'devastated'

The cancellation of federal contracts, particularly 'Charting My Path', significantly impacts vulnerable students transitioning to adulthood.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Inclusive Early Childhood Education Center Arrives in Brooklyn

New annex for students with autism and disabilities opens this fall at Flatbush elementary school, promoting inclusion and local accessibility.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Families say school civil rights investigations have stalled after federal cuts

The use of seclusion rooms in schools raises concerns about children's mental health and safety, particularly for those with disabilities.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Education

How some students with disabilities avoid the 'transition cliff' after high school | CBC News

more#education
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Florida man and his accountant charged with stealing over $100 million from a trust fund he founded for people with special needs

"Govoni and Witeck used the nonprofit as a 'slush fund' to enrich themselves, diverting over $100 million intended for people with special needs."
Non-profit organizations
#advocacy
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Elderly and disabled Californians with more than $2,000 could lose Medi-Cal

California's proposed asset limits for Medi-Cal eligibility could endanger coverage for those with disabilities and the elderly,
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Elderly and disabled Californians with more than $2,000 could lose Medi-Cal

California's proposed asset limits for Medi-Cal eligibility could endanger coverage for those with disabilities and the elderly,
more#advocacy
#parenting
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Help Children With Disabilities and Their Siblings Get Along

Parents can foster positive sibling relationships among children with disabilities by promoting warmth and limiting favoritism.
Sibling relationships are essential for well-being, but may be strained when a child has a disability.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Using Empathy and Discipline When Parenting Kids With Disabilities

Discipline should be guided by empathy, not replaced by it.
Adjust your expectations-don't eliminate them.
A consistent structure is a powerful expression of love.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Help Children With Disabilities and Their Siblings Get Along

Parents can foster positive sibling relationships among children with disabilities by promoting warmth and limiting favoritism.
Sibling relationships are essential for well-being, but may be strained when a child has a disability.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Using Empathy and Discipline When Parenting Kids With Disabilities

Discipline should be guided by empathy, not replaced by it.
Adjust your expectations-don't eliminate them.
A consistent structure is a powerful expression of love.
more#parenting
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Top KC claims assisted dying bill not compatible with human rights convention

Assisted dying bill criticized for potentially breaching human rights regarding protections for disabled individuals.
#health-risks
more#health-risks
UK news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Grace report: 'Lack of evidence of sexual abuse' finding met with disbelief by TDs

The report reveals systemic failures in oversight that led to Grace's prolonged neglect.
#medicaid
more#medicaid
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Not just about cuts': Liz Kendall says benefits changes will help people find jobs

Kendall emphasized the need to transform jobcentres from punitive environments to supportive spaces that truly assist disabled jobseekers
London startup
#mental-health
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

State to Allocate $85M Over 5 Years to Support Disability Transitions

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an $85 million initiative to support adults with mental illness and disabilities in transitioning to independent living.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

State to Allocate $85M Over 5 Years to Support Disability Transitions

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an $85 million initiative to support adults with mental illness and disabilities in transitioning to independent living.
more#mental-health
Washington DC
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

DC Housing Authority seeks settlement with HUD over alleged mistreatment of disabled tenants

DCHA is working to improve accessibility for disabled individuals despite ongoing allegations and legal challenges regarding compliance with housing regulations.
#accessibility
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Snowbanks on city streets pose 'serious accessibility barriers' for voters with disabilities, advocates say | CBC News

Access to polling stations for people with disabilities is critical, especially during elections.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Snowbanks on city streets pose 'serious accessibility barriers' for voters with disabilities, advocates say | CBC News

Access to polling stations for people with disabilities is critical, especially during elections.
more#accessibility
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Trump's sweeping DOGE-driven cuts are impacting military veterans, who say the firings are causing fear and confusion

Trump's government cuts are disproportionately impacting military veterans, causing job losses and raising concerns over future benefits.
fromPortlandTribune.com
6 months ago

OPINION: There are benefits to learning online for students needing special education

Virtual schooling offers a transformative platform, particularly for students with disabilities, allowing for a controlled learning environment that minimizes distractions.
Education
#special-educational-needs
more#special-educational-needs
fromBuzzFeed
9 months ago

A Teacher Is Giving Students Extra Credit If They Don't Use The Restroom During Class, And Parents Are Livid

"I feel the rule of giving extra credit for not using the bathroom is completely unfair, it's unethical, and inhumane because it disregards basic human needs..."
Education
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