By framing autism solely as a tragedy, Kennedy dismisses the beautiful, complex identities and contributions of millions of people around the world.
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Use your voice to oppose cuts to crucial programs and services for families of children with disabilities.
“It’s important not to take these movements for granted. All these rights that we are used to in this society today came about because somebody else before us asked for change. Now we’re picking up the torch.”
“Working for RSK lets me build bridges with parent leaders and key people in the disability community,” she said. “This helps create support and community for families in this region.”
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This edition of Connecting focuses on the power and importance of parent and family advocacy. Now more than ever, the perspectives of parents and family members of children with disabilities are critical in shaping the future of services and policies that impact our community.
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This information is sourced from the AAPD Disability Policy Download (January/February 2025), which provides updates on key disability policy issues.
Conor is a young man with Down syndrome and autism. Just after he turned 21, he underwent his first procedure
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Tucker Murrell was born at just 28 weeks, weighing a whopping 2 pounds, 5 ounces. He spent six months in
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The U.S. Department of Education may not be responsible for daily classroom instruction. Still, it plays a key role in ensuring that students—especially those from under-resourced communities and those with disabilities—have access to the support they need.
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(February 5, 2025) —Our coalition of disability organizations—Ability360, Arizona Achieve, Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council, Care 4 the Caregivers,
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