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Category Archives: Parent networking for disabilities
A Mother’s Day
From Jennifer Laviano over on Connecticut Special Education Lawyer. Last night, we took my mother out to dinner to celebrate Mother’s Day. While at at the restaurant, and on cue with the arrival of my own food, both my little ones … Continue reading
Posted in connecticut, Connecticut Education, Connecticut Special Education, Connecticut Special Education Law, due process, due process hearings, IDEA, Meaningful Parental participation, Parent networking for disabilities, Parental participation, Parents, Special Education, special education law
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35 Years of IDEA: A Dream Deferred?
From Jennifer Laviano over on Connecticut Special Education Lawyer. A few days ago marked 35 years since the federal special education statute, now known as IDEA, was signed into law. It is hard to believe that within my lifetime, and … Continue reading
Posted in attorneys fees under IDEA, connecticut, Connecticut Education, Connecticut Special Education, Connecticut Special Education Law, Current Affairs, FAPE, IDEA claims, IEPs, Parent networking for disabilities, Special Education, Special Education Law and Advocacy, Special Education Law practice, special education laws
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Connecticut Enacts Important Autism Legislation
Another late night at the Capitol last night, showing support for the passage of HB 5425. Around midnight, just before the legislative session ended, the Senate voted by consent (unanimously) to pass HB 5425. Yes, this is the same bill that previously included very concerning language regarding Connecticut’s Burden of Proof in special education due [...] Continue reading
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On Giftedness, Disability, and Public Perceptions
So, I have been following the new series Parenthood with interest. Yes, I loved the movie, and I like enough of the cast members to have tuned in. But I started to commit to watching it weekly when I saw they were incorporating a story line about a family grappling with their child’s diagnosis of [...] Continue reading
Posted in Add new tag, Autism spectrum disorders, Connecticut Special Education, Connecticut Special Education Law, Current Affairs, Eligibility determinations, Eligibility under IDEA, evaluations, giftedness, Meaningful Parental participation, Parent networking for disabilities, Special Education, Special Education Law and Advocacy
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