AJE knows that families of students with disabilities often struggle to access out-of-school time programs, and those programs often struggle to provide reasonable accommodations and understand their obligations, even when they mean well. Are you interested in helping solve these problems? In making sure that families of students with disabilities have a voice in OST...
Kick off the new school year with the DC Public Library. Throughout August, libraries across the District are hosting free back-to-school events featuring bookbags, school supplies, games, crafts, face painting, live entertainment, wellness resources, and more. Families can also sign up for a free library card, an essential tool for accessing books, homework help, digital...
This summer, children and teens ages 18 and younger can receive free meals and snacks at more than 100 DC Youth Meals sites across all eight wards. No ID or registration is required; students simply show up during posted mealtimes. The Summer Meals program began Monday, June 22, 2026 and continues to Sunday, August 23,...
The 2026 Health Policy Camp (HPC) recently concluded its two-week hybrid experience, bringing together a powerful coalition of caregivers, youth, and community advocates to strengthen leadership, deepen policy knowledge, and advance disability justice across Washington, DC. Hosted by Advocates for Justice and Education (AJE), the camp created a collaborative space where lived experiences, policy expertise,...
AJE wants to help families have a smooth start to the 2026/7 school year, so we are sharing this information from OSSE-DOT about the parent portal, which is also available here – https://osse.dc.gov/node/1785496. AJE strongly encourages families who use any type of OSSE-DOT supported transportation (including the stipend) to log into the parent portal to...
AJE knows that when parents and caregivers are at the table, schools work better for students. That is why we are excited to share the following announcement from OSSE. OSSE is proud to annually convene teachers, school leaders, parents, and family members to participate in the Superintendent’s Advisory Councils (SACs). The Councils are comprised of...
Register to Attend a Virtual Family Support Group! Virtual family support groups offer DC families an open, secure and judgement-free setting to discuss topics related to their child’s development and early intervention. Learn more about the August virtual family support group topic below and register! Understanding Your Baby As A First-Time Parent Becoming a first-time parent can...
Beyond High School: Inclusive Postsecondary Education Options and How Students Can Prepare Más allá de la escuela secundaria: Opciones de educación postsecundaria inclusivas y cómo los estudiantes pueden prepararse College is increasingly an option for students with intellectual disability, with inclusive programs now available on hundreds of campuses nationwide. This webinar will introduce...
We are pleased to share details about the upcoming Advice & Referral Clinic on Saturday, July 25, 2026, which will include criminal record sealing consultations. The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center is proud to partner with the Public Defender Service of the District of Columbia to provide one-on-one criminal record sealing assistance as part of...
This important information was shared by the DC Primary Care Association, which is one of AJE’s partner organizations in the Keep DC Healthy Coalition: On April 8, 2026, AbbVie filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia challenging HRSA’s definition of a “patient.” AbbVie’s lawsuit sets a dangerous legal precedent...
DC KinCare Alliance is hosting a free PROJECT STAY Legal Clinic on Thursday July 23, 2026, to assist with family emergency preparedness for immigrant families in DC. Date and time: Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm Location: Bancroft Elementary School (1755 Newton Street NW, Washington, DC). To Register: contact Justine Cortez at 202-251-3462 or justine.cortez@k12.dc.gov. If you do not feel comfortable...
At Advocates for Justice and Education (AJE), our direct services teams serve thousands of DC families of children and youth with disabilities and special health care needs (CYSHCN) on an annual basis. Families often express to AJE peer support and legal staff similar challenges while navigating important social safety net services, which can often feel...
