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Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) Fact Sheets
The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is the principle funder of community supports and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Maryland. Understanding key aspects of the DDA service system, including rules, rights, processes, and timelines is essential to accessing the supports. …
Children with Special Healthcare Needs Require Individual Health Plans in IEPs/504s
By Lauren Agoratus, M.A
ep Magazine
Students with special healthcare needs may need extra medical support to attend school. Special healthcare needs could impact attendance, academic performance, or even require emergency intervention. Children with special healthcare needs can have an Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP) as an addendum to their IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 plan. …
Mobile Apps to Support Transition-Age Youth
Many free and low-cost mobile apps are available to support transition-age youth with disabilities as they embark on their journey towards post-secondary education, job training, employment, and independent living. This PACER Center guide lists mobile apps that have been reviewed by parents and professionals …
Special Education Mediation Fosters Conflict Resolution
By Ann Logsdon
verywellFamily
Special education mediations take place when parents and schools disagree on special education programs for students with learning disabilities. Because reaching a resolution can be difficult when such conflicts arise, mediation often follows. …
HCPSS Dept. of Special Education Annual Update
Terri Savage, Ed.D. Executive Director of Special Education
March 21, 2019
Dr. Terrell Savage, executive director of special education, and members of her staff led a discussion with the community on efforts to narrow the gap for students receiving special education services in the Howard County Public School System. …
‘Why would we even try?’ Parents of disabled students almost never win in fights against Maryland districts
By Talia Richman
The Baltimore Sun
May 2, 2019
It’s rare for the parents of students with disabilities to prevail in legal battles against Maryland school districts. In the past five years, they’ve lost more than 85 percent of the time, …