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• 🚨 Struggling with IEPs? Fix That in One Hour.

  
  On Monday, September 22 at 7pm EST, join Stephanie DeLussey, author of The Intentional IEP, for a practical workshop on building IEPs that actually work.

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  • Exactly what to do to support your students without drowning in paperwork

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POLICY & FUNDING DEVELOPMENTS The Education Department plans to scale back IDEA data collection while millions for special education teacher training have been canceled, raising questions about what's next. Federal health officials plan to link Tylenol use to rising autism rates in upcoming reports. Meanwhile, there's an increase in special education complaints as parents and schools seek dispute resolution.

RESEARCH & HEALTH ADVANCES New research published in The Lancet provides clinical insights into children with traumatic brain injury. Studies explore connections between social media use, ADHD, and early trauma, offering important perspectives on digital wellness. Groups are working to improve care for adults with cerebral palsy, addressing long-standing gaps in adult services. On-demand ride options are expanding for people with disabilities, improving transportation access.

LEGAL & ADVOCACY DEVELOPMENTS Uber is being sued by the Justice Department for disability discrimination, highlighting ongoing accessibility challenges in ride-sharing services. A heartbreaking story emerges as a family whose child died while on a waitlist fights to prevent similar situations, highlighting critical gaps in disability services. Disability-focused shows won Emmys, marking important recognition for authentic disability representation in media.

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~8% of all private-school students had an IEP

• Accessible Education Teacher @ Salem Academy Charter School (Salem, MA)

Shout Out to Last Week’s Winners Who Correctly Guessed, “Montana”: Crystal Paul, Babajide Odunfa, Marisa Evonsion, Megan FitzPatrick, P. Williams, Patsy Jo Ray, Connie Mollison, Rex Banzon, Laurel Main

This Week's Question:

Which disability category under IDEA includes conditions such as schizophrenia?

Correctly answer 3 or more trivia questions each month to be eligible for a gift card! We had 25 winners in August!

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