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DOJ Will No Longer Enforce Key Disability Rights Guidance

July 24, 2026
Andrew Freeze

Takeaways In mid-July 2026, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) published a notice about long-standing federal guidance on disability rights. Many states and courts have relied on this guidance for more than a decade, but the DOJ now says it is not enforceable. The notice focuses on the DOJ’s 2011 Statement of the Department of Justice on Enforcement of the Integration Mandate of Title II of the Read More

Filed Under: Special Needs Planning Tagged With: Disability Rights, Americans with Disabilities Act, Medicaid, Legal Updates

How Assistive Technology Benefits Students With Disabilities

June 1, 2026
Andrew Freeze

For students with disabilities, assistive technology can make the difference between merely attending school and truly participating in it. A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) looks at how schools are providing these tools and where students with disabilities may still be falling through the cracks. The report, titled Students With Disabilities: Assistive Technology Challenges and Read More

Filed Under: Special Needs Planning Tagged With: Disability Rights, Special Education, Assistive Technology, IEPs

Special Needs Resources Online: A Family Guide

May 1, 2026
Andrew Freeze

Takeaways Online tools can help you spot developmental delays early and know when to ask for a screening. After a diagnosis, early intervention programs can connect young children to services and supports. During the school year, parent centers and reputable nonprofits can help you understand special education rights and prepare for school meetings. As your child approaches adulthood, planning resources Read More

Filed Under: Special Needs Planning Tagged With: Disability Rights, Disability Benefits, Family Resources

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