Tag: disability
Updated on September 12, 2018 by Kate Corbett Pollack
Autistic people are more likely to be victims of violent crime. The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) states in its online literature that “…the safety of autistic people is a critical concern for autistic self-advocates, federal and state government agencies, parents, and other stakeholders.”… Read More
Updated on January 14, 2019 by CRHE
“While I was researching what I would need to do to homeschool, I was stunned to find that in Texas homeschooling is completely unregulated. . . . Professionally I am a counselor. [At one point] I was working with people struggling with substance use disorders and trapped in poverty. . . . A sizeable portion had left school because their parents pulled them out, allegedly to homeschool them.”
Updated on March 23, 2021 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Commission’s Proposal Aims to Support Homeschooled Children Canton, Ma., 3/6/15—On March 6, 2015, the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission presented its final report to Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy. The report contains recommendations that parents of… Read More
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Access to Special Needs Services Benefits Homeschooled Students Canton, Ma., 3/6/15—Recently introduced legislation would prevent school districts in North Dakota from denying special needs services to homeschooled students. “House Bill 1070 would ensure that homeschooled… Read More
Updated on March 23, 2021 by CRHE
In the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy, where twenty elementary school children and six teachers were gunned down in December 2012, the state of Connecticut convened a panel to find ways to reduce the risk of future… Read More
Tag: disability
Victimization of Autistic Children: The Savannah Leckie Case
Updated on September 12, 2018 by Kate Corbett Pollack
Autistic people are more likely to be victims of violent crime. The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) states in its online literature that “…the safety of autistic people is a critical concern for autistic self-advocates, federal and state government agencies, parents, and other stakeholders.”… Read More
Category: Blog, News Tags: autism, disability
Roianna: “I think complete dysregulation is dangerous and harmful”
Updated on January 14, 2019 by CRHE
“While I was researching what I would need to do to homeschool, I was stunned to find that in Texas homeschooling is completely unregulated. . . . Professionally I am a counselor. [At one point] I was working with people struggling with substance use disorders and trapped in poverty. . . . A sizeable portion had left school because their parents pulled them out, allegedly to homeschool them.”
Category: Blog, Testimonial Tags: disability, parent testimonial, testimonial, Texas
Statement Supporting the Report of the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission
Updated on March 23, 2021 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Commission’s Proposal Aims to Support Homeschooled Children Canton, Ma., 3/6/15—On March 6, 2015, the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission presented its final report to Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy. The report contains recommendations that parents of… Read More
Category: Blog, Policy Analysis, Press Release Tags: Connecticut, disability
Statement Supporting North Dakota’s House Bill 1070
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Access to Special Needs Services Benefits Homeschooled Students Canton, Ma., 3/6/15—Recently introduced legislation would prevent school districts in North Dakota from denying special needs services to homeschooled students. “House Bill 1070 would ensure that homeschooled… Read More
Category: Legislation, North Dakota, Press Release, Voices for Reform Tags: disability, North Dakota
The Sandy Hook Advisory Commission Moves to Support Homeschoolers
Updated on March 23, 2021 by CRHE
In the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy, where twenty elementary school children and six teachers were gunned down in December 2012, the state of Connecticut convened a panel to find ways to reduce the risk of future… Read More
Category: Blog, Legislation, Policy Analysis Tags: Connecticut, disability