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How to Prepare Students with Disabilities for College: A Timeline of Tips

More and more students with disabilities are heading off to college every year. We couldn’t be happier that student opportunities are expanding—and that more higher learning institutions are providing the supports all young adults need to succeed. Read More

10 Things Effective Educators Do (Infographic)

I want to share this neat infographic on 10 Things Effective Educators Do. Read More

7 Ways to Make Your Book Corner More Accessible (Early Childhood Inclusion Tips)

Here are seven common challenges to book corner accessibility, followed by easy tips you can use right now to solve them. Read More

Inclusion with a “Sparkle Effect”: Q&A with Linda Mullen

I’m thrilled to welcome the executive director of a terrific organization that helps make inclusive cheer squads and dance teams a reality in high schools across the country. Read More

Who’s at the IEP Table? A Quick Guide to Roles and Responsibilities

One of our goals here at the Inclusion Lab is to demystify the IEP process and give you practical ideas for working as a team on a student’s education plan. Read More

“Remove every obstacle as it comes”: An inclusion success story

We love the philosophy of inclusive education—but we love it even better when we see it in action. Success stories are one of the best ways to convince skeptics that inclusion works, and that’s why the Inclusion Lab features the triumphs of real-life families and teachers whenever we can. Read More

Career Readiness for Students with Disabilities: The Self-Employment Option

If you teach young adults with disabilities, you’re playing a vital role in preparing them for life beyond the classroom. You’re probably always on the lookout for ways you can boost their college and career readiness and get them ready to lead full, self-determined lives. Helping them explore employment options is a big part of that, and that’s what this post is all about. Read More

“Inclusion really does make us all better”: Tips & success stories from Beth Foraker

I’m so excited to welcome a very special guest: Beth Foraker of the National Catholic Board on Full Inclusion. Read More

INFOGRAPHIC: 5 Low- or No-Tech AT Options for Your Students

This infographic gives you five examples of low-cost, low-tech options—from activity boards to laminated icon cards—for students who need help with their communication skills. Read More

Inclusion Guest Blog: Renay Marquez of ParaEducate

I’m very pleased to welcome another special guest to the blog: Renay Marquez, co-founder of ParaEducate, which is one of our favorite resources for special education teachers, paraeducators, and advocates for people with disabilities. Read More