What’s Up With Catalight! Is a new podcast about innovation in developmental disability care. Hosted by Lindsey Sneed, PhD, BCBA-D, each episode will feature in-depth conversations with experts in the field, caregivers, and other individuals. timminspress.com/globe-newswire…

From 2022-2023 the Department of Education received over 19,000 discrimination complaints. Many of these come from parents whose child is not receiving the special education services they need. npr.org/2024/07/05/119…

Help shape the future of education - become a peer reviewer with ED! Each year, ED convenes panels of education professionals & practitioners to peer review ED grants. Learn how to participate: More info: www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/abo… Federal Register: federalregister.gov/documents/2024…

Many families seek help from the federal government to get their children the special education services they need, but as of right now, the Department of Education is held up with a record number of discrimination complaints. npr.org/2024/07/05/nx-…

Today is Developmental Disability Professionals Day! Join us in extending gratitude to the developmental disability professionals that work to support and advocate for children and their families. A big thank you to ALL! ❤️ #DevelopmentalDisabilityProfessionalsDay

Elmo asking “How is everybody doing?” earlier this year started an important conversation about children’s mental health. statnews.com/2024/07/11/ses…

A new report breaks down where the $80.6 billion to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities actually goes. disabilityscoop.com/2024/07/16/bil…

New research shows that children with disabilities have lower levels of physical activity, in addition to be consistently underrepresented in national monitoring. theconversation.com/young-children…

A new study from UC Davis MIND Institute shows that siblings of children with autism have a 20% chance of autism. This large, diverse study was prompted by the increasing autism rates. health.ucdavis.edu/mind-institute…

Today is World Fragile X Day! Fragile X Syndrome is the most common inherited cause of autism and intellectual disabilities. Join us in raising awareness about Fragile X. You can learn more by visiting here: worldfragilexday.com #WorldFragileXDay #FragileX

When kids have a better understanding of their condition, they are more likely to feel empowered and motivated to advocate for themselves. scientificamerican.com/article/neurod…

Collaboration between local and state governments is vital to ensuring children with disabilities receive the services they need in a setting that works for their families. newamerica.org/education-poli…

Happy 34th Anniversary to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! The ADA works to ensure all people with disabilities have equal rights and opportunities. Learn more about how you can celebrate this important anniversary here: adaanniversary.org #ADA34 #ThanksToTheADA

A new report by ECPC & NIEER revealed that between June 2022 & January 2023, Early Childhood Special Education (ESCE) teachers reported dangerously high levels of stress & excessive caseloads. Discover more data on the ESCE workforce: ow.ly/kNkM50SOPRh

Both teachers and parents of students with disabilities are hopeful about how AI can help inclusion in classrooms. edweek.org/teaching-learn…

In honor of National Back to School Prep day, here are 9 ways families of children with disabilities can prepare for heading back to class soon! thearc.org/blog/the-ultim…

Presentation of the EI/ECSE workforce survey to the Early Learning Consortium members August '24 #NIEER #ECPC #ECIPC-Equity #ecta U.S. Department of Education

School leaders should emphasize the benefits of inclusive learning environments for students with and without disabilities. k12dive.com/news/special-e…

The Department of Education and Health and Human Services released a joint letter addressing the critical gaps in service for deaf or hard of hearing infants and toddlers. You can read their full letter here: sites.ed.gov/idea/idea-file…

ECPC/ECiPC-Equity & DEC Preconference Session Opening. Welcome IHE Faculty and Families working together. #purposewithpassion