Children with special needs, including sensory processing disabilities, can easily be overwhelmed by all the noise, festivities, and business of the holiday season. As a parent, it can be challenging to balance their needs and help them experience family traditions that will create lasting positive memories. Education Rights Attorney Jennifer Chang shares some strategies to … Read More
Empowering students with disabilities begins with prioritizing an inclusive school environment that recognizes and appreciates others’ differences. When school culture takes a back seat to test scores, finances, and bureaucracy, all students lose opportunities for learning and growth. Jennifer Chang is an award-winning Education Rights Attorney who works with families to help protect the rights … Read More
While inclusion in public schools is moving education toward equality for students with disabilities, many stigmas still influence the way students are treated in an academic setting by peers, educators, and other adults. Embracing inclusion holds many benefits for not only students with disabilities but also their typical learning peers, as well as our educational … Read More
Outdated misconceptions of special education have led to a cultural reluctance to embrace educational intervention strategies, often associating services with intellectual limitations. The reality is that special education programs are increasingly important solutions for many children in California public schools. Embracing special education for students with disabilities and other learning needs can help children succeed … Read More
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
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
