School-Wide PBIS & Teachers Who Bully
One reason, I suspect, is that people are so focused
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology ( FAAST)
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Bullying Prevention State Laws
This new brief focuses on bullying prevention legislation. To date,
Leaders@ED: Alexa Posny, Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Alexa Posny has had 23 jobs. While she never envisioned
Deaf people “feel touch” with hearing part of brain
(LiveScience) Individuals who are born deaf use the "hearing" part
Inclusive Educational Practices for Students with Special Needs
Studies have shown when kids with disabilities are educated in inclusive settings, the classrooms are better for all of the students.
A Letter to Parents of Children with Special Needs
I hope you have an enjoyable and relaxing summer with
Introducing Ollibean Think Tank Member Nicole Eredics
We are very proud to introduce Ollibean Think Tank member, Nicole
Special-Ed Students at Greater Risk of Bullying, Being Bullied: Study
TUESDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- Students with visible disabilities
Jedd Hafer of Love and Logic ® answers your parenting questions
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Jedd Hafer, of Love & Logic® and asked him some of our questions. Jed's one of those people that you start talking to and feel like you've known him forever.
Introducing Ollibean Change Leaders
Introducing Ollibean Change Leaders - comprised of the most innovative,
National Council on Disability (NCD) Honors Life of Justin Dart
Listen to the heart of this old soldier. As with
U.S. Department of Education Announces New Awards in Technology and Media Services
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs
Everything’s fine, he’s doing great and other half-truths
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Top 3 FAQs About Inclusive Education
Parents naturally want what is best for their child, particularly
One Day without Starbucks for Sebastien and Mitochondrial Disorders
Sebastien is an 11 year old boy, who likes to do things any other 11 year old boy likes to do- play video games, watch sports on tv (especially his favorite player, Lebron James), and play baseball.
Stop IDEA Funding Cuts!
There could be some big changes awaiting you during the
Science-Based Decision-Making in Special Ed
Last month, I wrote an article for Special Education Advisor,
The Setin Family and The Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine
Sandra and Christophe Setin are parents to 3 great kids,
Videos games as therapy?
Video games may not be as bad for us as our mothers told us. The latest foray into the virtual realm stems from the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, citing that targeted rehabilitation of patients with Cerebral Palsy can be achieved through the use of active video games (Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 Kinect, Playstation Move, etc.).
Are charter schools bad at special ed?
Critics say public charter schools have an unfair advantage over
Does “Eligible for Special Ed” Mean an IEP?
My 15 year old daughter was determined eligible for special
Helping Special Education Students, and Paying With His Career
There was no particular moment when Harris Lirtzman decided to
Assistive Technology – What is UDL, NIMAS, and AIM?
The National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) creates a national
iPad gives voice to kids with autism
Sharia Siddiqui uses an iPad to help her communicate. Her
Thank you to the best beta testers on the planet
We appreciate the excellent feedback, and are making changes based on the input from our incredible and highly intelligent group of Beta Testers ( parents, kids living with diffability, self-advocates, therapists, educators, physicians, and freedom fighters) Hang on, fasten your seat belts, it might be a little bumpy along the way, but it will be worth it, we promise.
Comparing General Education to Special Education: What are the Differences?
Students with autism are educated in a variety of settings
Being left out puts youths with special needs at risk for depression
The challenges that come with battling a chronic medical condition
Disability photography: Changing the world one photograph at a time
Researching the subject, I quickly realised that the majority of
Parents Wire Kids To Prove Teachers’ Verbal Abuse
CHERRY HILL, N.J. (AP) — Teachers hurled insults like "bastard,"
U.S. Department of Education Reaches Agreement with School District on Services for Students with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education announced today that its Office
Working to Give All Students the Ability to Succeed
Tech-Now, Inc. is one of the many organizations across the