‘Bullying over my learning disabilities left me suicidal – something unexpected saved me’
Bryony Moss was bullied for her learning disability, leaving her suicidal. Here, she shares the surprising source of hope that gave her the strength to carry on Daily Express :: Health Feed
Not all disabilities are visible and I know first-hand
‘Stoma Babe’ Holly Fleet explains how she’s challenging stereotypes about how the disabled community looks and acts Daily Express :: Health Feed
Pensioners with disabilities could get £90 a week benefit – do you qualify?
PENSIONERS could get £90 a week in financial support depending on their circumstances. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Lawsuit Says Georgia School Segregates Students with Disabilities
(Photo: Pexels, Creative Commons) Georgia’s state-run school for disabled children is being challenged by the U.S. Government in a formal lawsuit that states that the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) violates the Americans with Disabilities Act and is unlawful segregation. The students at the school are considered to have behavioral or emotional disorders, writes […]
DoE: Students with Disabilities at Virtual Schools Must Be Served Adequately
(Photo: Pexels, Creative Commons) A letter has been sent by the US Department of Education to address the rights of students with disabilities who attend virtual schools across the country. The Dear Colleague letter was released by the department’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, serving as a reminder to states that students with disabilities […]
Are Students With Learning Disabilities Poorly-Served In College?
Tens of thousands of college students are keeping their learning disabilities a secret. While 94 percent of high school students with learning disabilities receive help, only 17 percent of learning disabled college students do. Colleges and universities across the country are now focusing more attention and resources on helping these reluctant students disclose their conditions […]