The Fine Print
January 26, 2026
January's Wins, Setbacks, and What's Ahead...
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Thoughts on education, advocacy, and life.
When Long Weekends Create Big Stress
January 12, 2026
Planning for Travel & extended breaks with Disability...
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Spring Transition Meetings: Planning Ahead
January 3, 2026
As spring approaches, many schools begin scheduling transition meetings. These conversations might involve planning for relatively simple moves between grade levels or classrooms, or more complex tran...
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Supporting Smooth January Transitions for Students with Disabilities
December 28, 2025
As students return to school after winter break, it’s easy to assume January will feel like a quick reset....
Read Article →The Fine Print: Looking Back at 2025: Wins, Setbacks, and What's Ahead
December 28, 2025
It’s been a somewhat quiet week for disability news thanks to the holiday season, so this seems like the perfect time to step back and take stock of 2025—a year that brought both hard-won victories an...
Read Article →The Fine Print: Front Doors Open, Access Gates Shut
December 22, 2025
This past weekend was a reminder of what matters most when living life in the context of chronic illness....
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Are Some States Better Than Others for Families Managing Chronic Illness?
December 1, 2025
I’ve moved my family across state lines (and the Pacific Ocean) eight times, navigating nine different school districts in five states....
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The Birth of a Special Needs Mom
November 24, 2025
As I celebrate my oldest child’s twenty-second birthday and near the twelve-year anniversary of my youngest son’s first medical diagnosis, I find myself reflecting on my own growth and development as ...
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IEPs vs 504s: Clearing Up Misconceptions and Navigating the Grey Areas of Extracurricular Access
November 17, 2025
My son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 15 months old, well before he started school....
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In Honor of Diabetes Awareness Month
November 12, 2025
Why Representation Matters Every Day...
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Creator's Toolkit: Writing Authentic Disability Representation
November 8, 2025
A Guide for Writers Who Want to Get It Right...
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A little something for those who help me build my community...
November 8, 2025
Thank you for engaging with me in this space—As I work to build my network here, I am happy to reward people who help raise awareness about my page....
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When the Right Thing Fails:
November 6, 2025
Why I'm Relieved my local School Referendum Didn't Pass (Even Though My Kids Need It)...
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Hello and Welcome to my Page!
November 5, 2025
I'm excited to share a little bit about myself and why I created this space....
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