When a student struggles to maintain well-being, achievement at school can be a challenge. This video provides key information for families to seek school-based services for behavioral health needs. Included Read More
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Native Americans with Disabilities in Washington State may be eligible for Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a service provided to help someone with a disability get ready for work, access a job, maintain a job, and more. The right to VR services Read More
Tips to Organize Your Child’s Medical and School Documents
A Brief Overview Full Article Care planning and a well-organized system to keep track of important documents can save time and create comfort during uncertain times. This article provides some Read More
Behavior and School: How to Participate in the FBA/BIP Process
This 2-part training has information about how to support a child’s behavior at school. When behavior gets in the way of learning, schools are responsible to figure out what the Read More
Supported Decision Making is an Option for Adults with Disabilities
A Brief Overview Full Article When a young person turns 18, most decisions are now up to them. In Washington State, age 18 is the “age of majority,” which means Read More
Parent Participation in Special Education Process is a Priority Under Federal Law
A Brief Overview The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a decision on June 13, 2013, that reversed rulings by lower courts. The final ruling meant that the school Read More
Procedural Safeguards: How to File a Special Education Complaint
This training has information about parent rights and describes a process for filing a community complaint. When parents believe their child’s school has done something inappropriate related to the Individualized Read More
Self-Care Videos for Mindfulness – Families Series
Civil Rights Protect Language Access for Parent Participation in Child’s Education
Under state and federal law, all parents have the right to information about their child’s education in a language they can understand. This information is translated on handouts in multiple Read More
Disability Rights for Littles: Key Information for Families of Babies, Preschoolers, and Primary-School Children
This two-part video series provides information about the rights of babies, toddlers, and young children with developmental delays or disabilities. Part 1 provides information about early support services for babies Read More
Family Advocacy and Student Rights
PAVE provided a virtual parent training in collaboration with the Washington State School for the Blind, posted to YouTube May 24, 2021. This Talk o Tuesday presentation includes an overview Read More
Support for Youth Whose Post-High School Plans were Impacted by COVID-19
A Brief Overview Students who did not make adequate progress on IEP goals due to COVID-19 may be eligible for Recovery Services. IEP teams are responsible to make individualized, student-centered Read More
Legal Resources for Highly Mobile Military Families
Military families have unique circumstances that can call for out-of-state or specialized assistance. For example, when they move to a new duty station, they may need to find a lawyer Read More
Temporary Caregivers of Military Children: Guide to Essential Information
If you are a grandparent, other relative, or family friend taking care of children while their parent or parents are deployed or on other duty, this guide to essential information Read More
Find Civilian Services for Your Child With a Disability When You Leave the Military
A guide to finding civilian supports and services when your service member separates or retires from the military if you have a child (including an adult dependent child) with disabilities. Read More