Category Archives: Disability

Procdeural Safeguards – The Series Returns!

From Jim Gerl over on Special Education Law Blog. Image via Wikipedia A lot of the work that I do in special education concerns procedural safeguards.  It is the heart of my work.  In the past we have run a … Continue reading

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International Day of Persons With Disabilities 12/3/2011

From Jim Gerl over on Special Education Law Blog. Image via Wikipedia Tomorrow, December 3rd is the 19th International Day of Persons with Disabilities which was created by the United Nations.  A press release by our friends at the National … Continue reading

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Kids of Older Dads Face Brain Health Risks

From jaime over on Bignity. These days, everyone jumps on any sort of “research” or news in regards to autism and special needs in general. We want to figure out the mysteries, the causes and ideally, the cures. I am … Continue reading

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Arizona Current Stop On 2011 Jim Gerl Special Education Law Tour

From Jim Gerl over on Special Education Law Blog. Image via Wikipediawell I’m in toasty hot Phoenix for the current stop on the 2011 Jim Gerl Special Education Law Tour.  It is hot, but it is a dry heat, much … Continue reading

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This Blog Under Attack; What We Do and What We Do Not Do!

From Jim Gerl over on Special Education Law Blog. Image by kayels via FlickrThis blog has recently come under attack.  In these situations, I find it useful to review the disclaimer prominently displayed on the lefthand side of the blog. … Continue reading

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Special Education Law 101 – Part IX

From Jim Gerl over on Special Education Law Blog. Image by epc via FlickrThis is the most recent post in the continuing series that is meant to be an introduction to special education law.  In today’s post we will be … Continue reading

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Special Education Law 101 – Part VIII

From Jim Gerl over on Special Education Law Blog. Image via WikipediaThis is the most recent post in the continuing series on  an introduction to special education law.  In today’s post we will be discussing the transition services that must … Continue reading

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Independence Day

From Jim Gerl over on Special Education Law Blog. Image by CR Artist via FlickrHappy Independence Day!  The Fourth of July is a big holiday for our country, and these days we really need a big holiday. Independence Day is … Continue reading

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After High School

From Jolene over on Bignity. Our daughter, Anne, graduated from college a month ago. As she and her classmates made their way across the stage, I wondered how many of them dealt with special needs. One scholar had a visible … Continue reading

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TERI, Inc

From jaime over on Bignity. Offering the world’s first program targeting quality of life training, TERI, Inc is enabling professionals to become family coaches. Through their flexible 16-week training program, TERI, Inc provides vital information, and support to enable coaches … Continue reading

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