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

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  On Monday, September 22 at 7pm EST, join Stephanie DeLussey, author of The Intentional IEP, for a practical workshop packed with strategies and resources to transform your IEPs.
  

  Stephanie has prepared an incredible set of materials you won’t find anywhere else. And remember — the recording will only be available to those who register. You’ll walk away knowing:

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POLICY & FUNDING DEVELOPMENTS This week there were more canceled grants affecting civics, arts, and higher education programs. The Education Department has terminated grants for deaf-blind students in special education, while a House committee proposes to cut federal education funding for Title I and special education programs. Medicaid cuts could cost kids coverage that aids learning, potentially impacting educational support services. Social Security is phasing out paper checks, requiring recipients to transition to electronic payments. California introduces a substitute teacher bill to address staffing challenges. Advocates are calling for the return of rescinded federal guidance on English learners.

RESEARCH & HEALTH DEVELOPMENTS The CDC plans to fund a study on the debunked autism-vaccine link. Reuters examines why autism rates are rising, exploring various factors behind increasing diagnoses. New research published in Nature provides insights into biotechnology applications for blindness, while another Nature study advances scientific understanding of head trauma. Research explores the ADHD advantage of hypercuriosity, highlighting potential benefits of neurodivergent traits. UC Davis research shows autistic children are more likely to experience persistent stomach problems. Additional research published in PubMed contributes to analyzes autism peer-support programs. New research explores understanding CTE and the hidden costs of repeated head trauma in sports. Scientists study how brain trauma triggers lung damage and promising prevention pathways.

LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS Uber faces a Justice Department lawsuit over disability discrimination against passengers with disabilities under the ADA.

POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTS Pottery Barn expands its accessible product line, offering more inclusive home furnishing options. A bookstore offers real-world training for young adults with disabilities, providing valuable workforce development opportunities in a supportive environment.

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~1% of IDEA-served students are homebound, hospitalized, in correctional facilities, or in separate residential placements

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• NASET Support Squad Worksheet: Participation in General Education: From Compliance to Inclusion

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