July 26, 2010 marked the 20th Anniversary of The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was created to protect the rights of individuals with special needs as well as provide them with more opportunity. The ADA bans discrimination in employment, public accommodations, State and local government, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications. The United States Department [...]

A federal judge in Scranton, Pennsylvania, has approved a $5 million settlement for families of seven autistic children, who were allegedly abused by their teacher. According to a UPI news report, the settlement marks the conclusion of a federal lawsuit against the teacher and northeastern Pennsylvania school district.

School Boards throughout the nation are expected to uphold children disability law and provide students who have been determined to have disabilities with the educational needs that they require to gain adequate and appropriate knowledge. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), U.S. school districts are expected to provide this quality education for students [...]

After-school programs serve a number of purposes not only for at-risk youth who are growing up impoverished or more exposed to crime and drug-use, but for children from all backgrounds who need varying social interaction and resources to develop healthy and safe ways of living. Parents cannot be present in a child’s life all hours [...]

Determining whether a child has a disability and whether a child is eligible for special education are both processes that require much attention and time to ensure a child’s well-being in receiving the appropriate assistance that he or she needs. In some situations, even if a child is determined to have a specific disability, he [...]

The Special Education Process in Pennsylvania and on national level has experienced much change in recent years and will only continue to evolve as new teaching methods are discovered and implemented as well as other interactive strategies and learning tools.

Educators of students with disabilities have a fresh way to implement the newest requirements for documenting all of what goes into a unique learning program. Busy teachers can now use their iPhones to record parts of an Individual Education Program or IEP for a student. An IEP is a general requirement for teaching special needs [...]

A federal judge has ruled that advocacy groups for students with disabilities can proceed with a case against the New Jersey Department of Education.

Seattle residents and public officials continue to debate the proposed closing of a large housing and education program for those with developmental disabilities. According to a Feb. 13 Associated Press report, the closure of the state’s Rainier School in Washington’s Pierce County has been controversial for many who are involved.

Current reports continue to show that many states are struggling with regulations put in place by a 2004 revision of the IDEA or Individuals with Disabilities Education Act regarding “highly qualified teachers” or HQT for special education programs.