The Presumption of Competence
Presumption of competence is more than an abstract idea. It has real and concrete effects. Here is one: it is better than a makeover.
Presumption of competence is more than an abstract idea. It has real and concrete effects. Here is one: it is better than a makeover.
Hope you can join us for our 2nd Annual Ollibean Inclusive Baseball Camp at Palma Ceia Little League. 2 sessions August 5- 9, and August 12-16.
This week, Carol Quirk who is the Co-Executive Director for
"Equal access, level playing field, dignity, respect for my son and all his community. No separate classrooms separate doors or isolation from others. See I’m a woman of color. When I began my education you could still see the Colored Only bathrooms in the Deep South. If you put my son in one room and say he is not good enough to be where the law says he should be, with his peers, then red flags of segregation fly up at me. Many parents of color feel the wrongness of it organically, but they have been convinced that their neurodiverse children are not good enough for their neighborhood school and that their children are a distraction or threat to typical children in some way. The different operating system in their child’s brain throws them off, particularly when maladaptive behaviors are in the mix. It leaves them feeling guilty, helpless, afraid their kids will come to harm, and they listen to anyone, even if their gut tells them the advice is unjust. I am and advocate of Universal Design for Learning. I think my son can be with his peers in age as well as ability and everyone can benefit." Kerima Cevik
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by and for Autistic people.
An emerging story in Rhode Island is raising discussion about
This is not directed at anyone in particular. It is about several people I’ve met throughout my life. I sometimes need to remind myself that being me means following my own agenda and not pleasing the ones who will not be part of my story.
ABC.com reports that despite sporadic appearances in the media and
A new United Nations report, "The State of the World's
Should it matter that some of us are labeled intellectually disabled? Read the definitions, look at us in a realistic way and ask yourself; Does it matter? Aren’t we all worthy?
Baltimore Ravens quarterback and Superbowl MVP Joe Flacco has made
"No one affects a child's day, dreams and future like a mother. Of course we are never perfect, but perfect is never the goal." Tonya Whitlock
Donna Posont is living proof that you don't have to
The U.S. Departments of Labor, Education and Health and Human
One of our favorite resources for all things AAC!
Awesome ASL version of En Vogue's 'Free Your Mind'. "Before you can see me you've got to learn how to read me. Free your mind and the rest will follow."
Great ASL translation of Taylor Swift's song!
According to findings presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual
It's that time of year .... Mother's Day Week! Is there a song that makes you think about why you love being a mom? Or a song that just reminds you of your family? Share it here.
Ryan McGraw is a 30-year-old yoga teacher who has cerebral palsy. He doesn't fit the mold, which is fine, because he's molding yoga routines to fit his needs.
Dave Jacka just began his quest to become the first
Kudos to New York State for making train-the-trainer disability sensitivity
How do we help our children or students who are
A north suburban special education school bus aide slapped an
But my question is, where are autistic people in the creation of the movie and the movie itself? The representation of autism and disability in film should include the actual voices of autistic people.
"Acceptance is an action." Autism Acceptance Month from the brilliant folks
This month, Congress clarified how states that fail to adequately
The one thing in my life I would like to cure.
by Sarah Levis Disabled people in several American cities are
Parents say that Gail Gagne's "Yoga for the Special Child"
Locked-in syndrome leaves people awake and aware, but unlikely able
K.J. told police that she said "No" and "Stop" when the three ninth grade boys sexually assaulted her. She had to be physically assaulted to keep from escaping. But, because K.J. and her attackers were labeled with IQs below 50 the sex is considered "consensual".