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What is disproportionality in special education?

Disproportionality is the term used to describe the overrepresentation of a minority group in special education programs. The backdrop to the IEP meetings, consent forms, and evaluations is a law…

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5 Tips for Family Members: How to Avoid Unnecessary Stress at Family Gatherings

Holidays are a time for family and gratitude. For family members who we see only a few times a year, it can be hard for them to understand our unique…

The Power in Wondering

We all wonder. We wonder about the future and what it holds for us and for our loved ones. We wonder about our careers, our relationships, and our contributions to…

Massachusetts Resource Directory now available in Spanish

Families with Children who have Disabilities Now have Access to an Online Resource Directory in Spanish (more…)

18 Ways to Help a Special Needs Family in 2018

Why special needs families need help: Before I became a parent, I thought a little extra hard work would be enough to make it through the valleys of parenthood. When…

3 Reminders for Parents of Kids with Disabilities in 2018

1. You are an expert in your child You know your child best. You have watched your child grow, tracked milestones, and sought help when your parental instinct told you…

Yes, I look tired. This is why I don’t care.

Last week my son stood up on skates for the first time on his own. I cannot express the intense emotion that swept over me at that moment, but I…

The Resources Are There. How Can We Connect More Families to Them?

The stress, emotion, and confusion that accompany a diagnosis for your child can be overwhelming. We are excited to share an article by Ricki Meyer, Exceptional Lives’ Director of Policy and…

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Ask the Attorney: What is the RISE Act and How Can It Help My College-Aged Student?

The Respond, Innovate, Succeed Empower (“RISE”) Act is a piece of legislation that, if it becomes law, will make college more accessible for students with disabilities, especially those who have…

Ask the Attorney: Five Rights Parents of Children with Disabilities Need to Know

I’ve heard I have some rights as a parent who has a child with disabilities, in addition to my child’s rights. Can you tell me about these parental rights? The…

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What is disproportionality in special education?

The Power in Wondering

Massachusetts Resource Directory now available in Spanish

18 Ways to Help a Special Needs Family in 2018

Yes, I look tired. This is why I don’t care.

Ask the Attorney: What is the RISE Act and How Can It Help My College-Aged Student?

Ask the Attorney: Five Rights Parents of Children with Disabilities Need to Know

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You can call or text us at 1-844-354-1212, email us at
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