How to Make Emerging Tech Work for Communities with Disabilities
Technology can be a lifeline—or a barrier. Users with disabilities explain how accessible design makes all the difference.
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Congress Reintroduces Bill to Curb Restraint and Seclusion in Schools
Despite the risks, there is currently no federal law governing the use of restraint or seclusion in schools.
Bridging the Gaps in Disability Policy: Reclaiming the Promise of the ADA
Disabled people are not passive recipients of policy outcomes; they are experts on their own lives and the systems they operate within.
30 Years Without a Real Raise: New York’s Early Intervention Pay Crisis
Chronic underpayment and workforce shortages are threatening the state’s ability to deliver critical services for children with disabilities
All Policy Is Disability Policy: An Invitation to Join the Conversation
Now, more than ever, we need to center disabled people to address persistent challenges and find better solutions for everyone.
Head Start for America’s Children Act of 2025 Proposes Fully Funding the 60-Year-Old Program
New bill offers support for student parents, the early childhood workforce, and more
Early Math Intervention Builds Momentum in 2025
Better math proficiency early in a student’s education often means better reading and math skills later on.
Supporting Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families: Federal Policy Updates and Resources for State Advocates
A fact sheet from New America and Start Early supports advocates to stay informed and take action.
“So Much to Say, No Way to Share It”: How AI Can Change the Game for Learners with Disabilities
AI is transforming accessibility, says expert An-Me Chung, by unlocking new support tools for students with disabilities.
High Quality Pre-K Starts with Supported Teachers: Strengthening Curricula for Students with Disabilities
Few pre-K curricula provide strategies for children with disabilities or target their developmental needs.