Special Needs Tweets of the Day 2/24/14

Ashley DeRamus, who has Downs Syndrome,  has spoken before at the United Nations, has won over 40 medals in swimming, and soon she will debut her own clothing line for women with Down Syndrome: Ashley by Design.

“Disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the right of individuals to participate in or contribute to society.”  

1. Four Quotes From IDEA That Will Inspire You
http://www.ncld.org/ld-insights/entry/1/556 

2.  Dyslexia Insight #2: The Best Way to Start a Conversation About Dyslexia
 http://www.ncld.org/ld-insights/blogs/dyslexia-stats-conversation-starters

3. Home Schooling and Learning Disabilities

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/finding-school/home-schooling-learning-disabilities 

4. Apps for Students With LD: Organization and Study

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/assistive-technology-education/apps-students-ld-organization-study 

5. A Parent’s Perspective—Prior Written Notice

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/iep-504-plan/parents-perspective-prior-written-notice 

6. The Common Core Is Tough on Kids With Special Needs

http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2014/02/the-common-core-is-tough-on-kids-with-special-needs/283973/ 

7. Competency-Based Education and Students With Learning and Attention Issues

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/rti-parent-school-relationship/competency-based-education-students-learning-attention-issues