Blog Archive 2014

Finding work after graduation can prove challenging for anyone, but for young adults with autism, getting that first job can be especially difficult. A recent study by the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that half of young adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are unable to find work […]

The State Board of Education is accepting public comment on the rules for the College and Career Ready Diploma. This is an incredibly important moment for parents of students with special needs to provide feedback with a lens on access, parent involvement, transparency and flexibility with accountability. You can submit online comments by emailing sbe@k12.wa.us. […]

The Obama administration said Tuesday that the vast majority of the 6.5 million students with disabilities in U.S. schools today are not receiving a quality education, and that it will hold states accountable for demonstrating that those students are making progress. U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan says states must ensure progress for students with disabilities. […]

Bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and enhance federal programs for families touched by autism was debated and passed by the House of Representatives Tuesday night. Authored by Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), the “Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support Act of 2014—(Autism CARES Act),” HR 4631, authorizes $1.3 billion over five years for research into autism […]