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SpanishResumen en lenguaje sencillo: empleo de personas hispanas / latinx con discapacidades: barreras y recomendaciones Resumen en lenguaje sencillo: empleo de personas hispanas / latinx con discapacidades: barreras y recomendaciones En 2019, solo 1 de cada 5 personas con discapacidad estaba con empleo. La discriminación por discapacidad puede afectar el empleo. Ser parte de más […]
Month: March 2021
We’re Going to Make It—Pandemic and All
We’re Going to Make It – Pandemic and All We’re Going to Make It – Pandemic and All By D.P., parent When the pandemic hit in March 2020, it seemed logical to move our daughter, *Audrey, to our home. Audrey is 49 and has a developmental disability with speech communication challenges. COVID-19 has drastically impacted […]
Transition & Collaboration
Plain Language Summary: Transition & Collaboration Plain Language Summary: Transition & Collaboration Overview Transition is when a student moves from high school to adult life. For students with disabilities, the law requires students with disabilities prepare for life after high school by having a plan (called a transition IEP) when a student is turns 16. […]
Anxiety Management with Autism
Anxiety Management with Autism Anxiety Management with Autism By Natalie Miller As you’re no doubt aware, the pandemic and subsequent social distancing had multiple side effects on Americans beyond the immediate concern of being infected with COVID-19. One of the most prevalent of these effects has been anxiety. Many foreign to it are experiencing it […]
Early Childhood & Developmental Disabilities
Plain Language Summary: Early Childhood & Developmental Disabilities Plain Language Summary: Early Childhood & Developmental Disabilities Developmental disabilities are disabilities that can affect multiple aspects of a person’s life. These disabilities occur during childhood and can cause lifelong problems. Typically, developmental disabilities are noticeable before children start school. Developmental disabilities can affect physical, social, academic, […]
Get Support in Your Community
Get Support in Your Community Get Support in Your Community Family and friends can be an amazing support system. But no family or group of friends has all the expertise that someone with a disability or mental health struggle might need. There are times when we need support from community organizations. However, when we are […]
Navegando por el sistema escolar: educación especial, derechos y recursos para padres (Navigating the School System: Special Education, Rights, and Resources for Parents)
Resumen en lenguaje sencillo para navegar por el sistema escolar: educación especial, derechos y recursos para padres El sistema escolar puede ser complejo. Es posible que los padres de niños con discapacidades no sepan qué servicios están disponibles y cómo calificar para recibir esos servicios. A veces, los conceptos erróneos por parte de las familias […]
