Special Education

With 24 Hours Of Free Throws, Mom Raises Big Money For Special Olympics

At an event that’s like a telethon crossed with a basketball practice, a former college player and ESPN analyst makes 100 free throws every hour for 24 hours, all inspired by her son with Down syndrome. The post With 24 Hours Of Free Throws, Mom Raises Big Money For Special Olympics appeared first on Disability Scoop .

8 May 2026

FDA May Finalize Ban On Shock Devices Used On People With Developmental Disabilities

Two years after the Food and Drug Administration proposed a ban on the use of electric shock devices to address behavior issues in those with disabilities, the agency says a decision is near. The post FDA May Finalize Ban On Shock Devices Used On People With Developmental Disabilities appeared first on Disability Scoop .

7 May 2026

Tactile Museum Tour Lets Blind And Low-Vision Visitors Decode History With Their Hands

At the National Constitution Center, a touch tour is offering the chance to feel bronze statues of the nation's founders to pick up on their age, status and demeanor through touch. The post Tactile Museum Tour Lets Blind And Low-Vision Visitors Decode History With Their Hands appeared first on Disability Scoop .

6 May 2026

TRT CLE – Administrative Special Education Due Process Hearings with Pete Wright, Esq.

May 31, 2026: NYC and Nationwide – Administrative Special Education Due Process Hearings hosted by TRTCLE.com. Designed for newly licensed attorneys, but anyone can attend. It will be live in Continue Reading → The post TRT CLE – Administrative Special Education Due Process Hearings with Pete Wright, Esq. first appeared on Wrightslaw Way .

5 May 2026

Deadline Looms For Healthcare Providers To Improve Accessibility

New rules mandating greater disability access in healthcare are about to take effect, but recent actions suggest that federal officials may be mulling a delay. The post Deadline Looms For Healthcare Providers To Improve Accessibility appeared first on Disability Scoop .

5 May 2026

Medicaid Fraud Crackdown Puts Pressure On People Relying On Services

Fraud-fighting efforts have put individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other conditions on edge, leaving some scrambling to find services. The post Medicaid Fraud Crackdown Puts Pressure On People Relying On Services appeared first on Disability Scoop .

5 May 2026

How 13 High Schoolers Are Fighting The Bullying Crisis Facing Students With Disabilities

Students with disabilities are bullied and socially excluded more than their peers. A group of high school students is trying to change that. The post How 13 High Schoolers Are Fighting The Bullying Crisis Facing Students With Disabilities appeared first on Disability Scoop .

5 May 2026

Government Panel Recommends Adopting ‘Profound Autism’ Label

A key autism panel that was dramatically reshaped by RFK Jr. is recommending that the federal government embrace the term "profound autism," but the way they are going about it is raising red flags. The post Government Panel Recommends Adopting ‘Profound Autism’ Label appeared first on Disability Scoop .

4 May 2026

Autism Misinformation Widespread On Social Media, Study Finds

As people increasingly turn to social media for health advice, a new study finds that much of the content circulating on these online platforms about autism and mental health issues is misleading. The post Autism Misinformation Widespread On Social Media, Study Finds appeared first on Disability Scoop .

1 May 2026

States Face Another Challenge With Medicaid Work Rules: Staffing Shortages

Some states already lack staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result. The post States Face Another Challenge With Medicaid Work Rules: Staffing Shortages appeared first on Disability Scoop .

1 May 2026

Couple Plan 400-Acre Neighborhood For Adults With Disabilities

The community, which is expected to be home to hundreds of adults with disabilities, will include shops, restaurants, a pool and other amenities that will be open to the public at large. The post Couple Plan 400-Acre Neighborhood For Adults With Disabilities appeared first on Disability Scoop .

30 Apr 2026

Education Secretary Says Department Still Working To Offload Special Ed

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon says programs for students with disabilities could be divided among multiple agencies as the Trump administration works to dismantle the Education Department. The post Education Secretary Says Department Still Working To Offload Special Ed appeared first on Disability Scoop .

29 Apr 2026

Postsecondary Program To Prepare Those With Autism To Work In Video Game Industry

A unique studio that trains people with autism to work in the movie business is expanding to a new field: video games. The post Postsecondary Program To Prepare Those With Autism To Work In Video Game Industry appeared first on Disability Scoop .

28 Apr 2026

Social Security Is Temporarily Closing Locations

The Social Security Administration is warning that some local offices are closed, running on reduced hours or handling visitors by phone only — and urging people to check before they make the trip. The post Social Security Is Temporarily Closing Locations appeared first on Disability Scoop .

28 Apr 2026

‘Wicked’ Star Marissa Bode Says Airline Denied Her Access Over Wheelchair

"Wicked" star Marissa Bode is speaking out after she was allegedly barred from boarding a commercial flight due to her wheelchair. The post ‘Wicked’ Star Marissa Bode Says Airline Denied Her Access Over Wheelchair appeared first on Disability Scoop .

28 Apr 2026

Ed Department Funding For Special Education Research May Soon Lapse

Congress mandates that millions of dollars each year go toward researching best practices in special education, but a new analysis warns that the vast majority of the funds could go unspent this year. The post Ed Department Funding For Special Education Research May Soon Lapse appeared first on Disability Scoop .

27 Apr 2026

For Kids With Disabilities, Early Intervention Boosts Academics Later

Accessing early intervention services like speech, occupational, physical or behavioral therapy in the first years of life can lead to more than developmental gains, new research suggests. The post For Kids With Disabilities, Early Intervention Boosts Academics Later appeared first on Disability Scoop .

24 Apr 2026

Show Offers Solo Comedic Take On Being The Mom Of A Child With Autism

With her 80-minute solo show, "Not the Right Mom: A Full Spectrum Comedy," Megan Dolan gives a humorous take on the challenges, joys and chaos of the first year after her son's autism diagnosis. The post Show Offers Solo Comedic Take On Being The Mom Of A Child With Autism appeared first on Disability Scoop .

24 Apr 2026

RFK Jr. Takes Issue With Medicaid Paying Family Caregivers

Disability advocates are calling out top federal health officials for suggesting that Medicaid's home and community-based services program pays for assistance that should be provided by families for free. The post RFK Jr. Takes Issue With Medicaid Paying Family Caregivers appeared first on Disability Scoop .

23 Apr 2026

Police Shootings Expose Failures In Mental Health Crisis Response

After police fatally shot a 25-year-old with autism who called 911 for help, advocates say an inconsistent, underfunded response to wellness calls will continue to drive up deaths, unless there's reform. The post Police Shootings Expose Failures In Mental Health Crisis Response appeared first on Disability Scoop .

22 Apr 2026

Disney Reimagines Animated Hits In Sign Language

Disney is releasing new versions of musical sequences from "Frozen 2," "Encanto" and "Moana 2" in an effort to better connect with the disability community. The post Disney Reimagines Animated Hits In Sign Language appeared first on Disability Scoop .

21 Apr 2026

Minnesota’s Caregiving Workforce Was Already Short-Staffed. Then ICE Came

Group homes and other social services rely on a workforce of immigrants and refugees. The ICE surge and spotlight on fraud is making it hard to fill jobs. The post Minnesota’s Caregiving Workforce Was Already Short-Staffed. Then ICE Came appeared first on Disability Scoop .

21 Apr 2026

Ambulance Service Launches Tools For Nonverbal Patients

An ambulance service is taking steps to improve emergency response for individuals who are nonverbal after struggling to communicate with a teen with autism who was involved in a car crash. The post Ambulance Service Launches Tools For Nonverbal Patients appeared first on Disability Scoop .

21 Apr 2026

Trump Administration Casts Doubt On New ADA Rules

Less than a week before new rules broadening the scope of the ADA were set to take effect, the U.S. Department of Justice is pushing off the deadline and opening the door to additional changes. The post Trump Administration Casts Doubt On New ADA Rules appeared first on Disability Scoop .

20 Apr 2026

Long-Awaited Safeguards For Medicaid Home And Community-Based Services Put On Hold

Federal officials are delaying enforcement of a new mandate aimed at helping people with disabilities experiencing issues accessing Medicaid home and community-based services. The post Long-Awaited Safeguards For Medicaid Home And Community-Based Services Put On Hold appeared first on Disability Scoop .

17 Apr 2026

States Increasingly Want Schools To Justify Their Placement Of Students In Special Ed

In most states, the party who files a due process complaint — typically parents — must prove the school is in the wrong. But a growing number of states are shifting that burden from parents to districts. The post States Increasingly Want Schools To Justify Their Placement Of Students In Special Ed appeared first on Disability Scoop .

17 Apr 2026

Wrightslaw Special Ed and Advocacy Training via ZOOM – EST – Saturday, May 9th

20 Spaces Left! Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Pete Wright, Esq., is being sponsored by WV Parent Training and Information, Inc. The Saturday, Continue Reading → The post Wrightslaw Special Ed and Advocacy Training via ZOOM – EST – Saturday, May 9th first appeared on Wrightslaw Way .

7 Apr 2026

Check Out the Wrightslaw Training Schedule! LIVE and ZOOM

Click here for all of the upcoming Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy trainings! Texas, West Virginia, Greater Cincinnati, New York and Maryland to start. All programs listed on the Continue Reading → The post Check Out the Wrightslaw Training Schedule! LIVE and ZOOM first appeared on Wrightslaw Way .

20 Mar 2026

Special Education Advocacy Summit (SEAS) July 22-25, 2026 in San Antonio, TX

2026 Special Education Advocacy Summit (SEAS) This two-and-a-half-day special education advocacy training program held at the St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas, will begin Continue Reading → The post Special Education Advocacy Summit (SEAS) July 22-25, 2026 in San Antonio, TX first appeared on Wrightslaw Way .

12 Mar 2026

Wrightslaw Training in San Antonio, TX – March 26th

SOLD OUT! This March 26th Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Pete Wright, Esq., is being sponsored by Partners Resource Network, Inc. The program Continue Reading → The post Wrightslaw Training in San Antonio, TX – March 26th first appeared on Wrightslaw Way .

10 Mar 2026

Space Available! Wrightslaw Special Ed and Advocacy Training – Long Island – March 12th

Space Available! Register Today. Join sponsor, Long Island Advocacy Center and presenter, Pete Wright, Esq., for this one-day Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training. The Thursday, March 12, 2026 Continue Reading → The post Space Available! Wrightslaw Special Ed and Advocacy Training – Long Island – March 12th first appeared on Wrightslaw Way .

10 Feb 2026

Triple Pack Combo – 3 Books/3 PDFs for $79.95 – Save $23.75 and receive a FREE pen/highlighter

Order now and receive a FREE Wrightslaw Pen/Highlighter. (Value $3.95) Triple Combo Contains: Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 3rd Edition, Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition and Wrightslaw: All About Continue Reading → The post Triple Pack Combo – 3 Books/3 PDFs for $79.95 – Save $23.75 and receive a FREE pen/highlighter first appeared on Wrightslaw Way .

19 Jan 2026

Save 25% on Books, Downloads, and Advocacy Supplies! Gift Certificates Available!

Wrightslaw books, digital downloads, and advocacy supplies are 25% OFF. Gift Certificates are available too! Order Today. Apply Coupon Code DEC2025 to receive 25% discount. For Bulk Orders (receive up Continue Reading → The post Save 25% on Books, Downloads, and Advocacy Supplies! Gift Certificates Available! first appeared on Wrightslaw Way .

11 Dec 2025

Wrightslaw Books, Downloads, and Supplies are 25% OFF

Sale Ends Soon! Wrightslaw publications are designed to meet the needs of parents of children with disabilities, regular and special educators, special education service providers, health care professionals, child advocates, Continue Reading → The post Wrightslaw Books, Downloads, and Supplies are 25% OFF first appeared on Wrightslaw Way .

11 Nov 2025

From Emotions to Advocacy Training on November 12 – Colorado Springs, CO

In the From Emotions to Advocacy training program (one day, 6 hours), you learn how to take an active role in managing your child’s special education. You’ll learn about the Continue Reading → The post From Emotions to Advocacy Training on November 12 – Colorado Springs, CO first appeared on Wrightslaw Way .

27 Oct 2025

This Just In! – Webinar – Striking a Balance: Education Law and Student Mental Health

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST – Join August Schools and Pete Wright, Esq. for ways to explore how schools can navigate the complex legal Continue Reading → The post This Just In! – Webinar – Striking a Balance: Education Law and Student Mental Health first appeared on Wrightslaw Way .

20 Oct 2025

The SIRS Refresh for VR11, VR12 and VR14 has Completed

The SIRS refresh for 2015-16 has completed and verification reports 11, 12 and 14 have been refreshed. We apologize for the delay.

20 Sept 2016

The PD Data System is Moving to the Business Portal

This announcement was made on April 20, 2016 and will take effect April 28, 2016.

20 Apr 2016

How to Grant Entitlements to the PD Data Sytem through the Business Portal Walkthrough

This document shows screen shots and is a guide on how to grant entitlements to the PD Data System through the busines portal.

20 Apr 2016

2015-16 List of Districts to Certify a VR16 is Available

The list of districts required to certify a VR16 in 2015-16 is now available. Please note this list will be updated in the near future for additional districts (no districts will be removed, only added) and another message will be posted at that time.

8 Apr 2016

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7 Dec 2014

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7 Dec 2014

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24 Sept 2013

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1 Feb 2013

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31 Jan 2012

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14 Jan 2011