by ACDL | Jun 14, 2019 | ACDL News, Education
By Amanda Glass, Equal Justice Works Legal Fellow * Although the federal laws and regulations governing special education encourage parents and public education agencies to work collaboratively in the best interests of children, disputes sometimes arise. The...
by ACDL | May 30, 2019 | ACDL News, ADA, Education
The month of May is a time of celebration for many high school graduates and their families. However, some students with disabilities face struggles related to graduation. Recently, the Arizona Center for Disability Law (ACDL) submitted written position statements...
by ACDL | May 10, 2019 | ACDL News, Education
Part 1 of a 3-Part Blog By Amanda Glass, Equal Justice Works Legal Fellow* In 2016, of the approximately 120,000 students receiving special education services in Arizona, 240 were receiving services in correctional facilities, such as detention centers, jails,...
by ACDL | Apr 18, 2019 | ADA, Education
It is never too soon to check in with your school district about proposed graduation plans for your son or daughter, if they are in special education and at least 16 years old. Some parents report that public school districts and charter schools act to graduate...
by ACDL | Mar 8, 2019 | ACDL News, Education
ACDL celebrates the life and work of Jean Fairfax, an unsung heroine of the civil rights movement. Ms. Fairfax committed her life to civil rights and social justice. She was a force for over 40 years from organizing black families in school desegregation cases in...
