Denied Treatment and Education?!?
"People with developmental disabilities were granted the legal right to treatment in 1974..." -Exhibit Traces ‘Unfinished Journey’ Of Those With IDD Okay, wait. I know a lot about disability rights…
"People with developmental disabilities were granted the legal right to treatment in 1974..." -Exhibit Traces ‘Unfinished Journey’ Of Those With IDD Okay, wait. I know a lot about disability rights…
Most people say that kids with intellectual disabilities fall off a cliff when they turn 18 and complete their time in high school. Even though most of them are still…
I spoke with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Grandparents support group this week by Zoom, and what struck me most was that they all just want a good future for…
What does inclusion look like for a senior with Down syndrome at our local public school? Here’s one example, in her own words, from an interview with Penny about her…
All kids can learn, but when Penny was born, I was told only that she would have developmental delays and an intellectual disability. What if I had been told instead…
I’ve had to learn not to sacrifice our daughter on the altar of my ideology. When Penny was a toddler, I read an article about a teenager with Down syndrome…
Every few years, Penny goes through a series of tests to determine the extent of her disability and, therefore, what services she is eligible to receive. I am tasked with…
The only way to receive special education services for kids is by focusing on their deficits. I received a DM from one of you the other day about this reality:…
Each year, a team of friends, family, educators, and community members gathers to support and encourage Penny as we plan for her future. This annual meeting is called a PATH.…
Peter and I both cried at Penny’s annual meeting to discuss her IEP (Individualized Education Plan) goals. We cried because we were so overwhelmed with pride in her and gratitude…