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Learning Disabilities: SSI, SSDI, and Disability Benefits
For families and adults weighing a Social Security claim for a learning disability: how listings 112.11 and 12.11 work, what evidence helps, the age-18 review, SSI income rules, and what to do after a denial. The post Learning Disabilities: SSI, SSDI, and Disability Benefits…
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Learning Disabilities: School Evaluations, IEPs, and 504 Plans
For parents who think their child has a learning disability: how to request a school evaluation in writing, how schools decide eligibility, the difference between an IEP and a 504 plan, and your options when the school refuses. The post Learning Disabilities: School Evaluations,…
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Learning Disabilities: Resources in All 50 States
A state-by-state directory for families and adults with learning disabilities, listing each state's parent center, dyslexia guidance from the education agency, local learning disability groups, vocational rehabilitation agency, and assistive technology program. The post Learning…
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Learning Disabilities: Adult Testing, College, and Workplace Rights
For adults who have, or suspect they have, a learning disability: affordable testing, what colleges and testing agencies require, accommodations at work and how to ask, and the state programs that help with training and jobs. The post Learning Disabilities: Adult Testing,…
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IEPs: How an IEP Differs From a 504 Plan
For parents deciding between an IEP and a 504 plan, or whose child was offered one instead of the other. Compares eligibility, what each plan must contain, parent rights, and how disputes are handled under each law. The post IEPs: How an IEP Differs From a 504 Plan appeared…
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IEPs: Programs and Services in All 50 States
For families who need IEP help in their own state. Lists each state's special education dispute resolution office, federally funded parent center, protection and advocacy agency, and initial evaluation timeline, with links and phone numbers. The post IEPs: Programs and Services…
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IEPs: How to Prepare for an IEP Meeting, With a Checklist
For parents and caregivers getting ready for an IEP meeting, whether the first one or an annual review. A checklist for before, during, and after the meeting, with questions to ask about each part of the IEP. The post IEPs: How to Prepare for an IEP Meeting, With a Checklist…
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IEPs: When the School Says No or Isn’t Following the IEP
For parents whose child's school has refused an evaluation or services, or is not delivering what the IEP promises. Covers documenting the problem, asking for a meeting, mediation, state complaints, due process, and filing deadlines. The post IEPs: When the School Says No or…
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Sign Language: Programs and Services in All 50 States
A state-by-state table for deaf and hard of hearing people, families, and interpreters: each state's deaf services agency, whether interpreters must be licensed or registered, and the state relay program, confirmed with each state. The post Sign Language: Programs and Services…
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Sign Language: Learning ASL When Your Child Is Deaf
For hearing parents and relatives of a deaf or hard of hearing child: why early language matters, where families can learn ASL for free or at low cost, how to find Deaf mentors and parent guides, and what early intervention and school can provide. The post Sign Language:…