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https://www.forbes.com/sites/dougmelville/2025/01/22/should-we-cut-dei-when-people-with-disabilities-are-paid-022-an-hour/

DEI Is Being Cut As People With Disabilities Are Paid $0.22 An Hour As the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), celebrates 35 years, there is a troubling loophole. Is this really the best time to cut DEI programs & practitioners?

We are a proud National Outreach Partner of Ride Ahead film, co-directed by Samuel and Dan Habib! The film follows Samuel, a typical 21-year-old, itching to move out, start a career and find love. But no one tells you how to be an adult, let alone an adult with a disability.

You can host a screening of The Ride Ahead with their new Education Kit! A limited number of FREE kits will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis to eligible K-12 public schools and nonprofits.

The kit contains PG and R equivalent versions of THE RIDE AHEAD with open captions, as well as versions with audio description, ASL interpretation, and Spanish captions. Plus, you’ll receive 6 bonus videos, a robust discussion guide, and a “Life Vision” tool created by the film team in partnership with Course Nexus.

Learn more and apply for a free kit at https://bit.ly/TRA_Host

Did you know that KY-SPIN has a virtual lunch & learn every 2nd Tuesday of each month? Check out these upcoming topics:

August 13: Preparing for the Admission and Release Committee (ARC)/Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meeting

September 10: Empowering Conversations: How to Talk to Your Child About Their Disability Navigating the discussion about your child's disability can be challenging.

October 8: Bullying Prevention: Everyone’s Responsibility
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Register now at: https://tinyurl.com/5ytd8nen

If you have a child with a disability or who is neurodivergent--begin with your vision for their life and work backward.

Huge thank you to Savitha Sundar and the Inclusive Occupations podcast!

Podcast Episodes | InclusiveOccupations

What do you think of this resource for mythbusting AAC myths?

The Power of Inclusion: 2024 Webinar Series - Tash.org This series of live webinars will be streamed over the web via Zoom. Registered participants will receive an e-mail with instructions, the link to join the

Begin as you mean to go on. Inclusion is important from the beginning.

Inclusion: It Just Makes Sense

I'm excited to be a part of MCIE's Summer Institute! Come join us!

📣 Save the Date! 📅 Join us for MCIE's 2024 Summer Institute on August 6 and 7 in Annapolis, MD! ​ 🌞📚

Designed for educators, families, and partners on the journey to inclusive schooling, this 2-day event will provide valuable insights on inclusive school leadership, team collaboration, specially designed instruction, and more! ​ 💡

Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear from keynote speakers Jordyn Zimmerman, Educator & Disability Advocate, and Andratesha Fritzgerald, Founder of Building Blocks of Brilliance, LLC. ​ 🎙️

Stay tuned for registration information and mark your calendars! 🗓️ For any questions, contact us at [email protected]. ​ 📧

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