Planning for Your Child’s Secure Future Starts...NOW!

It is never too early to start thinking about the finances needed to secure your child’s future. This issue is particularly important for parents who have children who are not able to live independently. A plan for funding is necessary to ensure housing and services that continue to provide a high quality of life.

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There’s Tuition Reimbursement in the Fine Print: Part 2

Our previous blog explained how the management needs section of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) can potentially be used to secure additional guarantees that can, in turn, influence tuition reimbursement. In this article, we will continue to explore the process by which this happens.

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Benevolent Bigotry Is Still Bigotry

I want to talk about a recent news story concerning an end-of-year awards luncheon at the Bailly Preparatory Academy in Indiana. The event was attended by students, parents, teachers, and the principal. When it was time for the special education teacher to present an award to an 11-year-old, non-verbal student, the audience was blindsided. What award did the boy win? “Most Annoying Male.”

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There’s Tuition Reimbursement in the Fine Print: Part 1

The “management needs” section of a child’s IEP (Individualized Education Plan) has tremendous potential as a vehicle for creating legally enforceable rights and increasing the likelihood of tuition reimbursement. As such, parents of children with special needs would do well to pay attention to this section and employ it to their advantage.

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Summer Programs: Time to Start Looking!

The weather is getting warmer (finally!). Many parents are now thinking ahead about summer and beginning to consider summer camp options for their children with special needs.

Choosing a summer program is much like choosing a school placement: information is your friend. The right program becomes clear with a thorough and detailed comparison of your options.

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