In general, goals: Present Levels of Performance (PLOP): Goals flop without good PLOP! Not every school uses the term PLOP, but this acronym refers to the part of the IEP Read More
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Diabetes Care in Schools / School Action Plan
Kids spend half their day at school, which means it is incredibly important to have a well-thought-out diabetes management plan for the school day. Every child will have a unique Read More
A Mother Shares her Personal Journey of Welcoming a Baby with Down Syndrome
By Elizabeth Paschich The news that my son had Down syndrome came at a bad time. I was pregnant with our 6th child, and my husband and I were not Read More
Finding the Right Child Care Provider for Your Child
by Marcia Jacobs, Communications and Marketing Manager, Child Care Aware of Washington Selecting a child care provider is one of a parent’s most important decisions. Your child may spend many Read More
Developmental Disabilities Ombuds
By Tim McCue Self Advocacy Educator Pronouns: he/him/his Office of Developmental Disabilities Ombuds The Developmental Disabilities Ombuds; what are they all about? Are you frustrated with your DD services? We Read More
Organize Your Child’s Medical and School Documents with a Care Notebook
A Care Notebook is an important tool for parents of children with special medical and school needs. This “notebook” might be a three-ring binder, an accordion file or a portable Read More
My story: The Benefits of Working with Agencies like the Washington State Department of Services for the Blind
Getting a job right after I graduated was a very exciting and scary experience. Luckily, I had Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) staff to help me along the Read More
Washington State Offers a New Option for Employment and Housing Support
Employment and housing can be critical to good health, and the State of Washington has recognized that more supports are needed in these key areas. In January 2018, the state launched a new program to support individuals with complex Read More
A Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Your Child’s IEP
A Brief Overview Full Article Endrew F (Drew) is a student with autism, ADHD and challenging behaviors. His disabilities impact his academic and functional skills, including his ability to effectively Read More
Things I Wish I Knew on Folic Acid
As a mom of a child with Spina Bifida there are a lot of things I wish I knew. Like I wish I knew I was going to have such Read More
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
A Brief Overview: Full Article In any family, planning for an emergency is essential to reassuring the safety of all members. However, for families that have a loved one with Read More
Person Centered Planning and Aging Families
At the age of 56, a single parent from the baby boom age, my youngest son is now 26, and at this time in my life I need to plan Read More