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July 20, 2026
Federal Disability Enforcement Continues to Shift: What Families Should Know
Recent federal actions have prompted questions about how disability laws may be interpreted and enforced. Here's what families need to know. Over the past several…
July 14, 2026
ACTION ALERT: Sign the Petition to Keep IDEA Oversight at the U.S. Department of Education
A national coalition of disability organizations has launched a petition asking the Administration and members of Congress to keep the Office of Special Education and…
June 16, 2026
A Message to Families and Our Community
By now, many families have likely heard the news about today’s major announcement involving special education. The U.S. Department of Education has announced an interagency…
March 31, 2026
A New School, A New Start
Kim and her family live in the East Valley, where their neighborhood school recently underwent changes that affected where students would attend. The school her…
March 31, 2026
When Your Child’s School Shuts Its Doors
If your child’s school is closing, there are steps you can take to help make the transition smoother.
March 17, 2026
Accessibility Standards for Universal Changing Stations
The U.S. Access Board is working on new national standards for universal changing stations. These are large, adjustable tables that help people with disabilities get…
April 18, 2025
Rejecting Harmful Misinformation: Autism Is Not an Epidemic
By framing autism solely as a tragedy, Kennedy dismisses the beautiful, complex identities and contributions of millions of people around the world.
April 10, 2025
ACTION ALERT!
Use your voice to oppose cuts to crucial programs and services for families of children with disabilities.
March 24, 2025
Parent Advocacy
“It’s important not to take these movements for granted. All these rights that we are used to in this society today came about because somebody…
March 24, 2025
Advocacy Skills Are a Family Affair
With guidance from Encircle Families, Susie Turrey and her son Levi learned to speak up for the supports he needed—transforming his education and building confidence…