AJE families may remember that the District of Columbia Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) took up a study on May 18, 2023 regarding access to special education and transportation services in D.C. for students with disabilities and sought testimony from members of the community about their experiences. Through its...
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REMINDER: UHC Focus Group Opportunity for Families
On January 13, 2025January 8, 2025
AJE would to share with our families that Family Voices will be hosting two family focus groups for United Healthcare members on January 21 at 2 PM ET and January 28 at 4 PM ET. These focus groups are open to United Healthcare members who are young adults (ages 16-26) with special health care needs,...
Explore Our Latest Mediation Video and Resources on Dispute Resolution
On January 10, 2025January 8, 2025
AJE is excited to share our newest video, now available for viewing! This video is a valuable resource for parents who are considering filing a mediation request or have recently filed a Due Process Complaint. You’ll learn several useful tips from both an attorney’s perspective (how to prepare) and a parent’s perspective (such as coming...
Important Reminder for Parents: Home and Hospital Instruction (HHI) Policy
On January 10, 2025January 8, 2025
We want to ensure that you have all the information you need about Home and Hospital Instruction (HHI). This is a vital resource for families when students need educational support outside of the traditional classroom setting. Key Information for Parents: Where to Find HHI Policies: Each Local Education Agency (LEA) is required to post their...
Strong Start (esta es una publicación bilingüe)
On January 9, 2025January 8, 2025
Esta es una publicación bilingüe. El post en español sigue al inglés. AJE would like to share information about the Strong Start DC Early Intervention Program (DC IEP) Information for Families. DC’s IEP provides support and services to families with children, from birth through three, with developmental delays and disabilities. If you have any concerns...
Morning at the National Museum of Natural History on Saturday, February 8th at 8:30-10:00am
On January 9, 2025January 8, 2025
AJE would like to share with families that registration is open for the first Morning at the Museum program of 2025! Morning at the Museum will take place on Saturday, February 8th from 8:30-10:00 am at the National Museum of Natural History (Constitution Ave. Entrance). Registered participants will be able to explore the museum’s first...
DDDC Speaker Series: Understanding Neuropsych Testing, Jan. 22nd @ 7 PM
On January 9, 2025January 8, 2025
AJE would like to share with families to join Dr. Rebecca Resnik on January 22nd at 7 PM for a webinar on neuropsychological testing. Learn what the numbers mean, how they impact student performance, and how they show up in the classroom. Dr. Resnik brings her expertise as a psychologist and special educator to bridge...
Important Updates to DDS Incident Management and Enforcement Policies Effective January 2025
On January 8, 2025January 8, 2025
AJE wants families to be aware of changes at DC Department on Disability Services (DDS) that might impact them, or their loved ones. On November 1, 2024, the Director of the DC Department on Disability Services (DDS) approved the revised Incident Management and Enforcement Policy (2024-DDS-POL02) and Procedure (2024-DDS-PRO-02). These updates took effect on January...
Resources – Wendt Center – Esta es una publicación bilingüe.
On January 8, 2025January 8, 2025
Esta es una publicación bilingüe. El post en español sigue al inglés. AJE wants to make sure that families are aware of resources in the community like the Wendt Center available to them. Please let us know if you need a referral to a provider or help accessing resources. The Wendt Center for Loss and...
OCR Issues Fact Sheet to Support 504-Students in Post-Secondary Settings
On January 8, 2025January 8, 2025
AJE would like to share that last week, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a new resource regarding Section 504 (Section 504) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 titled: Individualized Assessments for Students with Disabilities in Postsecondary Education. The resource explains Section 504’s requirement that postsecondary schools individually assess a...
Resources – Neighborhood Legal Services Program – Esta es una publicación bilingue
On January 8, 2025January 8, 2025
Esta es una publicación bilingue. El post en español sigue al inglés. AJE is happy to share information about organizations who may be able to support the families we work with – Neighborhood Legal Services Program – is one such organization. Neighborhood Legal Services Program NLSP provides free civil legal assistance to low-income DC residents...
DC Volunteer Lawyers Project – Free Walk-In Community Legal Clinics!
On January 7, 2025January 7, 2025
AJE would like to share with families that the DC Volunteer Lawyers Project offers FREE confidential legal assistance for protection orders, divorce, custody, and immigration cases. Clinics are held weekly at multiple locations across DC. For more details, refer to the flyer below or visit www.dcvlp.org or call 202-425-7573.