In an April 9, 2014 op-ed in The New York Times, Charles Blow wrote about the rage that we should have concerning the current status of many people in the United States. He writes about how, for most families, the cost of living in almost every areas has sky rocketed over the last 20 years and...
CVS/pharmacy announced in March 2014 that prescriptions ordered online through cvs.com will now have ScripTalk talking prescription labels. The ScripTalk labelsprovide a safe and convenient way to access information on prescription labels for individuals who cannot read or see standard print,...
In February 2014, the case against former special needs teacher Melanie Pickens received a final say from Judge Henry Newkirk. The Fulton County judge grantedimmunity to the former Fulton County teacher accused of abusing students with disabilities at Hopewell Middle School in Milton, Georgia...
By Andrew Furey
Businesses, government, advocates and the entire community need to recognize that people with disabilities to have the right for an equal opportunity to go to college, get a job or just live independently. I have muscular dystrophy and I've had to fight my own battles to achieve...
By Gregory Blalock
Over the last 40 years, we have seen tremendous gains in opportunities for individuals with disabilities. In the K-12 education system, federal and state laws mandate schools provide an appropriate education to students in the least restrictive environment. Although a lot of...
By April Lee
Wayne County High School, a participant in the GraduateFIRST initiative of Georgia Department of Education's State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG), started its C.A.F.E. (Circle of Adults Focusing on Education) in 2010 bringing together essential partners for meaningful...
By Anne Ladd
Students with disabilities face unique challenges to achieving positive post-school outcomes. Research shows that there is a direct correlation between families engaged in their child's education and higher achievement.
And while, understanding that family engagement is critical...
By Pat Nobbie, PhD, Mia's mom
A few years ago, I gave a keynote talk with this title to a group of educators from the Southeast Regional Resource Center (SERRC) region.
I started the slide show with "My Transition to Transition," in which I spent a little time relating how my work in...
Threads that Bind
Launched in February, the Tifton Museum of Arts and Heritage opened its "Season of Quilts" exhibit for three months spanning over two venues. Four exhibits used the art of quilting to tell inspiring stories of inclusion and create a world that works for everyone.Threads that...
By Dawn Alford, GCDD Planning & Policy Development Specialist
The Georgia General Assembly cried "Sine die!" ending the 2014 legislative session on March 20. The legislative session has been one of the quickest compared to previous years, ending almost two weeks before April Fool's Day. Both...
