Month: December 2022
As a parent of a daughter with disabilities, it feels like I am always thinking about the “worst case” scenarios so that I am prepared. This is futile because you can never prepare for all situations. The thought of a fire in our home is panic-inducing. Add in a daughter that cannot move on her own or speak and it is a completely different world. Fortunately, we only deal with hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, and mudslides
Ernie Reynolds Essay Contest 2023 Disability Rights Michigan (DRM) is proud to, once again, hold our annual essay contest in honor of an outstanding disability rights advocate, Ernie Reynolds, who passed away in 2012. We are looking for motivating stories about people with disabilities who have successfully overcome barriers and achieved success while advocating for themselves or others. First Prize: $300Second Prize: $200Third Prize: $100 Entry deadline: January 13, 2023Submissions will be judged on: Rules1.
The infographic shows an outline of what is required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that ensures students’ age 3-21 have a Free Appropriate Public Education. You can link to a larger copy here.