Bright Path Advocacy

I use the word remediation when discussing specific learning disabilities because it is possible. Far too often parents are told by people in authority that the child will always underperform. The child will always be highly impacted by these differences. Data doesn't back that up. When children are taught using evidence based instruction, by a teacher trained in that instruction to fidelity of the instruction, remediation is possible and does happen. I've seen it in my own home and in my advocacy. Do not stop fighting for your child. They can reach their potential with the right programming and teacher training. 

Nobody is suggesting that students with disabilities should be expected to perform identically to their nondisabled peers.

But Congress warned against a different danger: confusing disability with inability.

Most students receiving special education services do not have intellectual disabilities. Many have disabilities—including dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities—for which reading outcomes can be substantially improved through effective, evidence-based instruction.

Please take a few minutes to fill this out if you live in MO and want to support adults with disabilities.

MO Needs to Avoid Negative Outcomes of the Texas v. Kennedy Lawsuit - FastDemocracy The Texas v. Kennedy lawsuit (also known as the 504 lawsuit) will hurt the rights of people with disabilities in Missouri. The lawsuit tries to stop a rule that helps people with disabilities live, work, and get services in their own communities. This rule is based on Section 504 and a Supreme Court...

I love our libraries. They are so much more than books!

After School Meals end this Friday–but Summer Lunches start on Monday June 1! Six SLCL branches will offer a nutritious lunch from Operation Food Search along with fun activities for kids ages 18 and under from 12:00–1:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. Pizza will be provided on Fridays, sponsored by the St. Louis County Library Foundation. More info at https://www.slcl.org/summer-lunches

Missouri Disability Empowerment Foundation does amazing work. Lets help keep their fund going!

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MO Needs to Avoid Negative Outcomes of the Texas v. Kennedy Lawsuit - FastDemocracy The Texas v. Kennedy lawsuit (also known as the 504 lawsuit) will hurt the rights of people with disabilities in Missouri. The lawsuit tries to stop a rule that helps people with disabilities live, work, and get services in their own communities. This rule is based on Section 504 and a Supreme Court...

Educators, mark your calendars for the Early Childhood Inclusive Education Summit on July 24! 🍎 This professional development day will focus on practical strategies to support neurodivergent learners in early childhood settings. Spots are limited, so save your seat now at: https://brnw.ch/21x2wBL