To stay up to date on the latest education news, sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter. The city of Chicago will use pandemic relief funds to […]
“I’m worried…” Supporting the difficulties faced by siblings of children with disabilities
With Claire Kassa, CEO of Sibs Charity In the UK, there are over 500,000 siblings of children and young people with a disability. 5.1% of children under 16 […]
New York City cuts Social Security benefits for disabled foster children to protect federal funding
The Daily News found that some foster children with disabilities in New York City’s care don’t receive personal Social Security benefits, even though Mayor Adams’ administration introduced a […]
10 Examples of Assistive Technology in the Classroom
Students with disabilities, from hearing and vision impairments to ADHD, have a legal right to a free and appropriate K-12 education in the United States, as well as […]
How To Find Free Testing for Learning Disabilities
If you are concerned that your child may have a learning disability, you can access free testing for learning disabilities near you through your local public school. The […]
Law Commission review of the Disabled Children Welfare Act: How you can get involved
Conor Johnston and Effa Jones, Law Commission Today we bring you an article by two people involved in the Law Commission’s review of the Children Act. Time and […]
2024 10% VA Disability Benefits Guide
Navigating the VA disability system with a 10% service-connected rating? The 2024 Guide is designed to provide a clear understanding of the benefits available at this rating level, […]
Nottingham: Trampoline therapy aims to help disabled children
By Shannon Samekki and Matt Taylor BBC News, Nottingham March 20, 2024 Image caption: Victoria says her daughter Flo “loves to bounce around” during her sessions Trampoline therapy […]
Disability groups stunned by sudden funding restrictions: “It makes my blood boil”
Seven-year-old Oliver with his mother, Jessica Barnes. Oliver is autistic and non-verbal, and the family relies on the Disability Support Fund for respite care. Barnes said the ministry’s […]
Book Review: Why a Life Plan is the Best Plan for Young People with Disabilities
With SEND parent and author Graham Kaldow Graham Kaldow is a father of two daughters and the author of a new book about how young people with disabilities […]