Click Here to Share or Save. In recent months, a growing chorus of political figures has advocated for “returning education to the states,” suggesting that such a move would enhance local control and ...

Click Here to Share or Save. Since I first wrote about what Medicaid means for my disabled son, I’ve heard from plenty of kind, supportive people. I’ve also heard from people who repeat the same tired ...

Click Here to Share or Save. When Congress passes a “sweeping budget package,” you can bet it won’t be Wall Street executives or Fortune 500 companies footing the bill. Nope. It’s usually seniors, ...

Click Here to Share or Save. Every few years, we get the same story: a flashy new “big” budget proposal comes out of Washington, packed with promises of tax relief and efficiency. Politicians slap on ...

Click Here to Share or Save. There’s a small federal agency you’ve probably never heard of, but if you have a disabled child or loved one, chances are it touches your life in some way. It’s called the ...

Click Here to Share or Save. I call myself a public education supporter. I advocate, I lobby, I educate myself on the issues. I truly believe strong public schools benefit all of society, not just our ...

Click Here to Share or Save. You’ve already figured out how to advocate for your kid at IEP meetings, now it’s time to zoom out. Because like it or not, the decisions made in D.C. and your state ...

Click Here to Share or Save. Every spring, the White House drops its budget proposal. And every spring, families raising disabled children have to brace for impact. The FY2026 budget is no exception.

Click Here to Share or Save. If your child is having a tough time at school, whether it’s grades, behavior, or just feeling lost, you may have heard someone say, “Ask about an IEP.” But what does that ...

Click Here to Share or Save. Every few years, someone in Washington floats the idea of eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. Lately, of course, it’s been getting a lot more attention and there ...

Click Here to Share or Save. Every year, viruses like the flu, measles, and even emerging threats like bird flu or Ebola make headlines. The science is clear: vaccines and strong public health ...

Click Here to Share or Save. On November 29, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) into law. At the time, only about 20% of children with ...