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Family Involvement & Advocacy
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The Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers maintains a list of all federally-funded Parent Centers that serve families of children with disabilities in all 50 United States, U.S. territories, and in the U.S. Military around the world. Visit the ALLIANCE's website to find your state's Parent Center, and to access a number of useful resources for families and educators.
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Transition to high school was a topic of high interest to families in the ICARE study. Research reinforces their concerns as “students’ experiences in their first year of high school often determine their success throughout high school and beyond” (National High School Center, 2007). The ICARE Family Focus Group Protocol was used by the ICARE School Study to engage families of middle-grades students with disabilities in a discussion of transition to high school.
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Including Samuel is an excellent resource for schools and organizations looking to foster rich, honest discussion about the benefits and challenges of inclusive education. The Inclusive Schools Network (ISN) was proud to partner with filmmaker Dan Habib and the Institute on Disability during the 2008 Inclusive Schools Week, and Including Samuel DVDs are now available for purchase through ISN. Click here to watch video clips of Dan Habib talking about the film and leading a discussion on the benefits of inclusive education for all students.
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The Sloan Work and Family Research Network
The Sloan Work and Family Research Network has developed a Topic Page about "Parents Caring for Children with Disabilities". Resources on this page include a fact sheet, statistics, readings, and other information aimed at raising awareness and supporting more inclusive and family-friendly workplaces and communities.
Working families caring for children with significant disabilities need the support of their employers. They need workplace flexibility that allows them the time to attend meetings at school and health care appointments, and to deal with other added demands and emergencies as they arise. Statistics show that these families have both lower employment rates and higher rates of poverty. Flexible workplaces can help ease the strain on families who are caring for children with significant disabilities. In addition, employers offering greater flexibility may benefit because they are more likely to retain these employees.
To read more about this common yet hidden problem, visit the "Parents Caring for Children with Disabilities" Topic Page, or for quick reference, you can also download their Fact Sheet (pdf).
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Parents and Families are Valuable Partners in Supporting Inclusive Education
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Stay Sharp with Summer Activities that Promote Skills Maintenance!
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If you have suggestions for a Resource or Tip related to Family Involvement and Advocacy, please comment below or email ISN at: inclusiveschools@edc.org.