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Curious about how charter authorizers can help schools set students with disabilities up for success? Plan to join me with colleagues David Greenberg, Erin E. Anderson, Tess Stovall, Michele Gray, and Li Ma for what promises to be an engaging discussion about equity-focused authorizing practices.

Would you like to have a say in the research that informs experts’ understanding of the lives of people with a learning disability and their families? Would you like to contribute to research and help shape the future of people with a learning disability? The CBF routinely recruits family carers for research studies that stem from lived experiences as a starting point for assessing where systems and services are working and where they can be improved. Learn more about how CBF involves families in research and how you can participate: https://lnkd.in/ehUKJz4M

The word on the street classic courageous - in response to the challenges of your health condition liberation - in making everything accessible and affordable altruistic - in doing actions not simply for yourself in complaints but for everyone through exercising your rights and sharing resources sacrifice - give of your ability, give time, money, love and compassion solidarity - live and honour community; join the Disability Resilience Network intellectual - evolve, devolve. resolve in approaching ideas combative - resist unjust tradition and arrange the change now Get ready to be a classic of your generation. . Disabled students we need you to vote. Disabled designers, inventors and engineers we need you to share the future Disabled lawyers and economists reward those who share and those who care Disabled neighbours, become our civic leaders and then our politicians. Join Operation PurpleVvote, look to the general election and transform the norm.

Watch our latest video explaining the impact of school funding gaps on students with disabilities. In Alabama, 18% of students have disabilities, but current funding only covers 5%. Find out how a student-weighted formula could bridge this gap and provide students with necessary resources. Follow along with our Why Funding Matters series and learn more at everychildalabama.org.

The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services declared a “renewed commitment and urgency” in supporting young children with disabilities and developmental delays when updating their policy statement on early childhood inclusion at the end of 2023. “Building Inclusive State Child Care Systems,” a new resource by Start Early and The Division for Early Childhood, is a tool intended to continue to drive change and help build more inclusive child care systems by providing an overview of the requirements for inclusion of children with developmental delays and disabilities in child care programs. Explore key findings and read the new resource: https://lnkd.in/gxWR-X7j

School leaders: This Disability Pride Month, discover six actions that promote inclusion in physical education and physical activity at the district and school levels. By taking these steps, we can create supportive school environments where every student has an opportunity to succeed. https://bit.ly/4ciCGX7

Learn about Special Needs Trusts in Ohio, which are essential for protecting the financial future of individuals with disabilities while preserving their benefits. Watch for key insights for informed planning. 💡

If you haven't started following Russell Webster yet, I highly recommend that you do. 🌟His blog posts are a staple on my weekly reading list. Check out his latest insightful piece on keeping children out of the justice system: Read here.   https://lnkd.in/e_CY4MRT     #criminaljustice #probation #youthjustice

The importance of inclusion of young children with disabilities in early childhood programs is supported by evidence-based research, legal requirements, and policy guidance from ISBE and U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Health and Human Services (HHS). Implementing high quality inclusion aligns with the high-quality practices that we use to build our PFA and PFA/E programs. We can build strong inclusive programs using these practices and partnering with support from early childhood special education. Hear from the field how colleagues implement these practices. Join this webinar to learn more about supporting your program in increasing access for young children with disabilities and supporting your team to build efficacy around inclusive practices. To register, visit bit.ly/adminforum9oct Early Childhood Professional Learning (ECPL)

New panel announcement! Join a panel of Disabled, Neurodivergent and/or Mad Students and Graduates as we find out what the current education system is like for Disabled students. The Disabled Students' NFP aims to tackle the disparities that Disabled students and graduates face whilst embodying 'nothing about us without us' through education and advocacy. Come voice your opinions, or learn how to be an ally, and see how to shape higher and further education together! Get your FREE tickets now! https://hubs.la/Q02lM3JG0 #Naidex2024 #disabilityawareness Edward Maxfield Pornchanit (Jaja) Choktanasiri Jas Taylor Syd King Image ID - A blue banner with white and blue text saying "Accessibility in higher and Further Education Where are we?". To the left of the banner there is a photo of a panel from last year's show. To the right of the banner there is the Naidex logo and the dates of Naidex - 20th -21st of March 2024