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Inclusion

Judge Rules California Schools Must Offer Inclusive Summer Programs

Children with Special Needs, Inclusion, Special Education Law

In August 2023, Judge Consuelo Marshall of the United States District Court in Los Angeles ruled that California school districts must provide diverse and inclusive options for students with disabilities during the summer months. Judge Marshall’s ruling was the outcome of a lawsuit filed in 2020 on behalf of a student with Down syndrome, who … Read More

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Developmental Disabilities, Equal Opportunity, Inclusion

Disabilities are far more wide-reaching than most realize. In fact, the CDC reports that about one in four American adults and one in every six children are diagnosed with at least one disability. Visible disabilities such as those that affect mobility or require assistive devices are the most recognized, but only scratch the surface of … Read More