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Selena is a 24-year-old young woman who happens to have autism and an intellectual disability. Because of her disabilities, she has a Person/Family Directed Support Waiver and Medical Assistance. Selena […]
Selena is a 24-year-old young woman who happens to have autism and an intellectual disability. Because of her disabilities, she has a Person/Family Directed Support Waiver and Medical Assistance. Selena […]
Your child is growing up and it is time to talk about moving from Preschool to Kindergarten or First grade! New skills to learn, friends, and teachers are waiting for […]
Tired of the winter chill yet? Take a minute to fast forward to that warm summer sun, because now is the time to start thinking about how you want to […]
This article was originally published February 2018 and updated January 2020. What is ESY? Extended School Year services, or ESY, are special education and related services, such as therapies, provided […]
by Barbara E. Ransom, Esq., Civil Rights Attorney It is important to remember that before 1975, school districts were not legally required to educate all students with disabilities. Since the […]
So how does one come to being a self-advocate? Meet Katie Smith, PEAL’s Youth Leadership Coordinator who coaches youth and young adults towards becoming their own best advocate and live […]
PSSA and Keystone tests may be familiar to most parents because most students, including students with disabilities, participate in these statewide assessments. It is also important for families of students […]
With the increase in incidents of school violence across the United States, school districts are becoming increasingly vigilant in responding to threats. There are no clear criteria for determining whether […]
This article was written by Linda Carmona-Bell and appeared in the FAMILIES TO THE MAX Summer 2018 Newsletter. We as parents and guardians of children with disabilities hear constant appeals […]
Diane Perry, a PEAL Parent Advisor, was recently named Chairperson of the Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP). This panel works to improve special education in Pennsylvania and serves in an […]