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Language Justice Is Disability Justice: Why Access Matters Across a Child’s Entire Life

On March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Washington, DC was one of the leading jurisdictions in the U.S to implement language access laws at the local level. Language access was a priority in Washington, DC, over twenty years ago, with advocacy efforts that led to the passage of the Language Access Act of 2004 (Act). The Act recognizes that District residents who...

Important MySchoolDC Dates: March 31 Lottery Results Available!

On March 30, 2026January 29, 2026

AJE encourages our families to enroll at their matched school by the May 1 deadline to secure their student’s spot for the 2026–2027 school year. We also want to share important upcoming MySchoolDC deadlines so families can stay informed and on track. Please click the link here for more information and see upcoming events to...

Daniela Gonzales-Rious Appointed to DC School-Based Behavioral Health Council

On March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

We’re proud to share that Daniela Gonzales-Rious, AJE’s Health Justice Coordinator, has been appointed as a Family Organization Representative to the DC Coordinating Council for School-Based Behavioral Health. In this role, Daniela will help elevate family voices and advocate for more equitable, accessible behavioral health supports for students across the District. Her lived experience, professional...

AJE Community Health Advisory Panel (CHAP) Advocacy Briefs – March 2026

On March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

On Friday, March 20, AJE’s Community Health Advisory Panel (CHAP) convened to review key changes impacting three critical school-based health systems in Washington, DC: School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs), the School-Based Behavioral Health Program (SBBH), and the School Health Services Program (SHSP). The resulting March 2026 CHAP Advocacy Briefs highlight these system shifts, along with identified...

Join Awet Wellness for ‘Beyond the Birth Plan’ Training

On March 23, 2026March 24, 2026

Please note that this event has been rescheduled. We will share the new date with you as soon as it is confirmed. If you are still interested in attending, please email advocacy@aje-dc.org, and we will ensure you receive the updated details. Join Victoria Lynn, the founder of Awet Wellness, as she leads the training ‘Beyond...

AJE’s new public Events & Training Calendar!!!

On March 18, 2026March 5, 2026

We know that many of you have missed our monthly training calendars, and many more have you have been struggling with us as we try to make our online calendar accessible. We heard you! We are thrilled to share that we are transitioning to a new online calendar! Here is the new link –...

¡No se lo pierda! Foro de candidatos a la Alcaldía y al Concejo del Distrito de Columbia es el 29 de marzo

On March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

¡Faltan solo unos meses para las elecciones primarias, y la contienda para liderar el Distrito ya se está intensificando! Por eso, nos entusiasma invitarle a un importante foro de candidatos que estamos co-organizando junto con socios de todo el Distrito: «Construyendo un Distrito que cuida de todos: Foro de candidatos demócratas a la Alcaldía y...

Don’t Miss This! DC Mayoral & At-Large Candidate Forum on March 29

On March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

The primary election is just a few months away, and the race to lead the District is already heating up! That’s why we’re excited to invite you to a major candidate forum we’re co-hosting with partners from across the District: “Building a District that Cares for All: DC Democratic Mayor and At-Large Councilmember Candidate Forum.”...

MetroReady Travel Training and System Orientation for People with Disabilities

On March 17, 2026March 9, 2026

Does your young person with a disability struggle to move independently around their community? Do you think they might be able to take the train or bus, but you just are not sure? You might want to consider Metro’s Travel Training program, or explore the resources they have to make using public transportation easier for...

Family Voices: Understanding Policy Priorities for Children and Youth with Special Needs

On March 16, 2026March 9, 2026

AJE wants to share with our DC families this great resource, Family Voices. Family Voices is a national family-led nonprofit that champions policies and programs at federal, state, and local levels, to help children and youth with special health care needs and disabilities thrive. Their key policies include on peer-to-peer family support, Medicaid expansion, smoother...

Resources for Supporting Students’ Mental Health Rights Under Section 504

On March 13, 2026March 9, 2026

AJE would like to share resources to help students and families understand their rights under Section 504 and ensure access to supportive, discrimination-free learning environments. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) event on Civil Rights and Mental Health: Empowering Student Success. The event focused on ensuring that all students have access to a...

Important Reminder for Parents: Home and Hospital Instruction (HHI) Policy

On March 11, 2026March 9, 2026

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 to learn at home or in the hospital because of a health need. Key Information for Parents: Where to Find HHI Policies: Each Local Education Agency (LEA)...

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