Sentences with phrase «advocate for their children with disabilities»

Winkler has become an advocate for children with disabilities and has written books inspired by his struggle with dyslexia, the union said.

Parents have a legal right and responsibility to advocate for their children with disabilities.

Pam has written extensively about raising, educating, and advocating for children with disabilities.

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As a former city councilor, Selina advocated for the rights of taxpayers, fought to protect the health of children and families by introducing a local ban on cosmetic pesticides and worked to improve access for people with disabilities as chair of the Coquitlam Universal Access - Ability Advisory Committee.

Having suffered a late - pregnancy loss of twins and being the mother of a child with multiple disabilities, Katie uses these experiences to help empower others to advocate for themselves and their children during their birth and in years beyond.

I draw from my experiences with a late - pregnancy loss of twins and as the mother of a child with multiple disabilities to help expecting families empower themselves and advocate for their growing family during their birth and in years beyond.

You see, Hillary has spent decades doing the relentless, thankless work to actually make a difference in their lives, advocating for kids with disabilities as a young lawyer, fighting for children's health care as first lady, and for quality child care in the Senate.

On Wed., Jan. 20th, parents of 13 students, along with Public Advocate Letitia «Tish» James, City Council Education Committee Chairperson Daniel Dromm and five legal assistance nonprofits, filed a federal civil rights complaint against Success Academy for systemic practices that violate the rights of children with disabilities.

Oddo said the «greatest outcry» from parents and advocates was for schools that better serve children with learning disabilities.

As Congress wrestles with reauthorizing the 5 1/2 - year - old No Child Left Behind Act, some disability - rights advocates fear high standards for students with disabilities could be sacrificed as states seek more flexibility in the law.

Currently, she interns at Boston Children's Hospital's Advocating for Success Program, where she works with a team of developmental specialists, pediatricians, special educational advisers, and social workers to provide the best solutions for children with developmental disabChildren's Hospital's Advocating for Success Program, where she works with a team of developmental specialists, pediatricians, special educational advisers, and social workers to provide the best solutions for children with developmental disabchildren with developmental disabilities.

50CAN: The 50 - State Campaign for Achievement Now The Advocacy Institute American Association of People with Disabilities The American Association of University Women American Civil Liberties Union American Federation of Teachers The Arc Autism National Committee Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law Business Coalition for Student Achievement The Center for American Progress Action Fund The Center for Law and Education Children's Defense Fund Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc..

Out of School and Unprepared: The Need to Improve Support for Students with Disabilities Transitioning to Adulthood In March 2011, the ARISE Coalition, a group of parents, educators, advocates and other supporters of students with disabilities coordinated by Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), released this policy paper calling on New York City and New York State to follow the law with respect to transition planning and to give post-secondary transition for students with special education needs the same high priority they are beginning to give college and career readiness for othDisabilities Transitioning to Adulthood In March 2011, the ARISE Coalition, a group of parents, educators, advocates and other supporters of students with disabilities coordinated by Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), released this policy paper calling on New York City and New York State to follow the law with respect to transition planning and to give post-secondary transition for students with special education needs the same high priority they are beginning to give college and career readiness for other advocates and other supporters of students with disabilities coordinated by Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), released this policy paper calling on New York City and New York State to follow the law with respect to transition planning and to give post-secondary transition for students with special education needs the same high priority they are beginning to give college and career readiness for othdisabilities coordinated by Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), released this policy paper calling on New York City and New York State to follow the law with respect to transition planning and to give post-secondary transition for students with special education needs the same high priority they are beginning to give college and career readiness for other Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), released this policy paper calling on New York City and New York State to follow the law with respect to transition planning and to give post-secondary transition for students with special education needs the same high priority they are beginning to give college and career readiness for other students.

Moreover, advocates should keep in mind that school districts in participating states access Medicaid dollars directly to pay for medically necessary services for students with disabilities.70 The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires that districts provide all necessary services and resources to afford every child a «free appropriate public education,» and some medically related supports qualify for Medicaid reimbursement.71 With less Medicaid funding statewide to meet that guarantee, states and districts would have to siphon money from other education funding streams to afford necessary medical services that support the learning of students with disabilitwith disabilities.70 The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires that districts provide all necessary services and resources to afford every child a «free appropriate public education,» and some medically related supports qualify for Medicaid reimbursement.71 With less Medicaid funding statewide to meet that guarantee, states and districts would have to siphon money from other education funding streams to afford necessary medical services that support the learning of students with ddisabilities.70 The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires that districts provide all necessary services and resources to afford every child a «free appropriate public education,» and some medically related supports qualify for Medicaid reimbursement.71 With less Medicaid funding statewide to meet that guarantee, states and districts would have to siphon money from other education funding streams to afford necessary medical services that support the learning of students with disabilitwith Disabilities Education Act requires that districts provide all necessary services and resources to afford every child a «free appropriate public education,» and some medically related supports qualify for Medicaid reimbursement.71 With less Medicaid funding statewide to meet that guarantee, states and districts would have to siphon money from other education funding streams to afford necessary medical services that support the learning of students with dDisabilities Education Act requires that districts provide all necessary services and resources to afford every child a «free appropriate public education,» and some medically related supports qualify for Medicaid reimbursement.71 With less Medicaid funding statewide to meet that guarantee, states and districts would have to siphon money from other education funding streams to afford necessary medical services that support the learning of students with disabilitWith less Medicaid funding statewide to meet that guarantee, states and districts would have to siphon money from other education funding streams to afford necessary medical services that support the learning of students with disabilitwith disabilitiesdisabilities.

On October 11, 2005, the Washington Post ran an article suggesting that the federal No Child Left Behind Law (NCLB) has helped to institutionalize a process of protections for students with disabilities, whether or not their parents or guardians were in a position to advocate for them through IDEA.

What's more, advocates believe that decisions over those individualized education plans were further «delayed, or second - guessed» by district bureaucracy, and that extensive data collection mandates held up evaluations or services such as classroom aides for children with learning disabilities.

As advocates for the disabled rallied this week in Sacramento on state budget issues, federal officials unveiled a new grant program aimed at improving the educational and employment outcomes of low - income children with disabilities.

Barnes, along with advocates like the nonprofit Disability Rights N.C., warned state board members repeatedly that their actions might harm the roughly 200,000 or so children across the state who qualify for special education.

She is an active advocate for families who have children with disabilities and specializes in dispute resolution.

What high stakes testing DOES DO, is create a standard by which parents and their advocates can demand access to the general curriculum for their child with disabilities.

Includes articles and essays for attorneys and advocates who represent children with disabilities and others who are interested in special education law and practice.

National Center for Learning Disabilities: NCLD is an organization committed to improving the lives of children and adults with learning and attention issues by empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools, and advocating for equal rights and opportunities.

«They have targets on their back, and with a child who already has a disability, the damage can be greater,» said Ellen Callegary, an attorney and special - education advocate for more than 30 years, who is part of a coalition of advocates pressing for changes at the state level.

As an advocate for children and adolescents with learning and developmental disabilities, I feel it is necessary to often revisit the connection between this vulnerable group, bullying and harassment and the resources to share on this important topic.

Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), with the help of pro bono partner Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, brought these cases to court, challenging the New York City Department of Education's (DOE) failure to provide free breakfast and lunch to children with disabilities who would ordinarily be entitled to receive meals inChildren of New York (AFC), with the help of pro bono partner Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, brought these cases to court, challenging the New York City Department of Education's (DOE) failure to provide free breakfast and lunch to children with disabilities who would ordinarily be entitled to receive meals inchildren with disabilities who would ordinarily be entitled to receive meals in school.

Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), with the help of pro bono partner Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, brought these cases to court, challenging the New York City Department of Education's (DOE's) failure to provide free breakfast and lunch to children with disabilities who would ordinarily be entitled to receive meals in school, but who had to attend special education private schools because the DOE did not offer them an appropriate public school edChildren of New York (AFC), with the help of pro bono partner Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, brought these cases to court, challenging the New York City Department of Education's (DOE's) failure to provide free breakfast and lunch to children with disabilities who would ordinarily be entitled to receive meals in school, but who had to attend special education private schools because the DOE did not offer them an appropriate public school edchildren with disabilities who would ordinarily be entitled to receive meals in school, but who had to attend special education private schools because the DOE did not offer them an appropriate public school education.

If you are suffering with a physical or mental disability, or if you are searching for an attorney for a child, sibling or parent who is disabled, you can be certain that you will find a caring advocate at the Law Offices of Cynthia G. Starkey.

Advocate for families of children with disabilities to ensure they receive appropriate special education services.

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Managing Partner; represents individuals with disabilities; advocate for special education for children; represents non-profit / for - profit entities that provide services to individuals with disabilities and the elderly; defends health care providers in licensure and regulatory compliance actions; listed in Best Lawyers in Health Care Law; Top 50 Women Maryland Super Lawyers 2014; selected to Super Lawyers 2013 - present.

She is an advocate for children struggling with learning disabilities coupled with low self esteem.

Families Together, Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing training and information to parents with children with disabilities, encouraging parents to be effective advocates for their children.

This drive for more collaboration on behalf of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is very much in line with the NHS constitution and reforms to the wider NHS, which advocate greater integration wherever possible.

These may include managing the challenging behaviours of some children with disabilities, the need to administer daily treatments, helping children with self - care (eg bathing, dressing and eating), advocating for your child's needs, and making sure there are facilities that can accommodate your child's needs when you visit places outside the home (eg wheel chair access).

It encourages debate and promotes research on childhood disability and works closely with voluntary organisations to advocate for disabled children and their families.

Our services through the PTI program ensure that families and self - advocates have access to family - driven support, education, information, resources, and advocacy so that children and students with disabilities will be prepared not only for school, but also to be able to lead productive, independent lives to the fullest extent possible.

She sought support from her local chapter of The Arc of the United States, an organization that advocates for the rights of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.