Shortly after the murder of Trayvon Martin, John, a 26 year old young man with autism, was walking in a shopping center not far from RDIconnect. I have known John since he was 10 and at that age, although able to think about things, his expressive language was quirky. Sometimes he still expresses himself in […]

WAAA Regional Coordinator Beth Hammer arranges innovative partnerships to improve ABA therapy access in SW Washington.

According to Wrightslaw, http://bit.ly/wrightslaw_sap, the State Advisory Panel is the “The Most Powerful Advocacy Tool in IDEA 2004.”

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. […]