In chapter 3 of the Yell textbook (pages 45-62) the reader can appreciate the vital role played by advocacy groups, families, and political leaders in fighting for equality, equity, and access to education for children with exceptionalities throughout the history of the United States, especially during the 20th century and, in particular, the second half of the 20th century.
Here are three links to online documents which provide a blend of bold determination and patient frustration regarding especially the gap between what is mandated by law and what is funded.
CEC Policy Advocacy Results 2011-2012
http://www.cec.sped.org/Content/NavigationMenu/PolicyAdvocacy/CECPolicyResources/CEC_Victories_ataGlance.pdf
Federal Outlook for Exceptional Children: Budget Considerations and Recommendations for Special and Gifted Education - Fiscal Year 2013
http://www.cec.sped.org/Content/NavigationMenu/PolicyAdvocacy/federal_outlook/default.htm
Council for Exceptional Children: Public Policy Agenda for the 112th Congress - 2011-2013
http://www.cec.sped.org/Content/NavigationMenu/PolicyAdvocacy/CECPublicPolicyAgenda112thCongress.pdf
Your blog forum/discussion topic for the next two weeks
is to focus in on anything related to early childhood,
Child Find, IDEA Part C (ages 0-2), IDEA Part B (especially
preschool), that you can find to see where important
laws and precedents covered in the textbook are now
at as far as their effects today, and where you believe
new advocacy efforts should be directed.
Have the key laws had their intended effects?
If not, what are some reasons for these delayed benefits?
What can you and your colleagues do at a local, state, or federal level to improve educational access for children with exceptionalities and their families?
How would you assess the advocacy efforts of the Council for Exceptional Children?
Please explain your answers.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
VB-group2_Forum #2: Advocating for Change
Blog Forum #2 / Advocating for Change
VB Group 2 / Exclusive
Amanda, Denise, Jack, Tamara, Heidi, Allison, Brent, Kathryn, Chelsie, Devin, Dana, Darlene, Travis, Lillian
In your textbook, you can find the following quote regarding how public pressure helped
to strengthen the protections and guarantees
in the Section 504 regulations:
"Angered at this lack of interest in moving the law forward through the issuance of regulations, advocacy groups for persons with disabilities began to exert political pressure....Demonstrations and sit-ins were held at regional HEW offices..." (p. 95, Yell)
This blog discussion - worth 50 points - gives
you a chance to express your perspectives on
the role of advocacy, political action, and
public protest in bringing about changes and
improvements for individuals with special needs
as well as for members of other traditionally
marginalized groups in society.
In conducting this conversation, please
consider the following information from
a disability-rights advocate who participated
in the protests that helped to push political
leaders to strengthen and finalize the
regulations for Section 504 in 1977, nearly
five years after the law was passed.
Information about Kitty Cone, at the Disability Rights and Independent Living Movement
http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/collections/drilm/collection/items/cone.html
A Short History of the 504 Sit-in, by Kitty Cone
http://dredf.org/504site/histover.html
Do you agree with the approach of advocates
like Kitty Cone? Why or why not? Is there
a legitimate role for this kind of political
action on behalf of children with disabilities
today? Explain your view. Discuss the views
of others and respond to each other's comments,
please.
This blog will close on Monday, October 8th.
VB Group 2 / Exclusive
Amanda, Denise, Jack, Tamara, Heidi, Allison, Brent, Kathryn, Chelsie, Devin, Dana, Darlene, Travis, Lillian
In your textbook, you can find the following quote regarding how public pressure helped
to strengthen the protections and guarantees
in the Section 504 regulations:
"Angered at this lack of interest in moving the law forward through the issuance of regulations, advocacy groups for persons with disabilities began to exert political pressure....Demonstrations and sit-ins were held at regional HEW offices..." (p. 95, Yell)
This blog discussion - worth 50 points - gives
you a chance to express your perspectives on
the role of advocacy, political action, and
public protest in bringing about changes and
improvements for individuals with special needs
as well as for members of other traditionally
marginalized groups in society.
In conducting this conversation, please
consider the following information from
a disability-rights advocate who participated
in the protests that helped to push political
leaders to strengthen and finalize the
regulations for Section 504 in 1977, nearly
five years after the law was passed.
Information about Kitty Cone, at the Disability Rights and Independent Living Movement
http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/collections/drilm/collection/items/cone.html
A Short History of the 504 Sit-in, by Kitty Cone
http://dredf.org/504site/histover.html
Do you agree with the approach of advocates
like Kitty Cone? Why or why not? Is there
a legitimate role for this kind of political
action on behalf of children with disabilities
today? Explain your view. Discuss the views
of others and respond to each other's comments,
please.
This blog will close on Monday, October 8th.
VB-group1_Forum #2: Advocating for Change
Blog Forum #2 / Advocating for Change
VB Group 1 / Exclusive
Deborah Stoughton, Tiffany, Wesley, Kinsey, Bobbi, April, Ronnette, Janae, Johanna, Robert Brungardt, Sydney, Kamee, Debra Witt
In your textbook, you can find the following quote regarding how public pressure helped
to strengthen the protections and guarantees
in the Section 504 regulations:
"Angered at this lack of interest in moving the law forward through the issuance of regulations, advocacy groups for persons with disabilities began to exert political pressure....Demonstrations and sit-ins were held at regional HEW offices..." (p. 95, Yell)
This blog discussion - worth 50 points - gives
you a chance to express your perspectives on
the role of advocacy, political action, and
public protest in bringing about changes and
improvements for individuals with special needs
as well as for members of other traditionally
marginalized groups in society.
In conducting this conversation, please
consider the following information from
a disability-rights advocate who participated
in the protests that helped to push political
leaders to strengthen and finalize the
regulations for Section 504 in 1977, nearly
five years after the law was passed.
Information about Kitty Cone, at the Disability Rights and Independent Living Movement
http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/collections/drilm/collection/items/cone.html
A Short History of the 504 Sit-in, by Kitty Cone
http://dredf.org/504site/histover.html
Do you agree with the approach of advocates
like Kitty Cone? Why or why not? Is there
a legitimate role for this kind of political
action on behalf of children with disabilities
today? Explain your view. Discuss the views
of others and respond to each other's comments,
please.
This blog will close on Monday, October 8th.
VB Group 1 / Exclusive
Deborah Stoughton, Tiffany, Wesley, Kinsey, Bobbi, April, Ronnette, Janae, Johanna, Robert Brungardt, Sydney, Kamee, Debra Witt
In your textbook, you can find the following quote regarding how public pressure helped
to strengthen the protections and guarantees
in the Section 504 regulations:
"Angered at this lack of interest in moving the law forward through the issuance of regulations, advocacy groups for persons with disabilities began to exert political pressure....Demonstrations and sit-ins were held at regional HEW offices..." (p. 95, Yell)
This blog discussion - worth 50 points - gives
you a chance to express your perspectives on
the role of advocacy, political action, and
public protest in bringing about changes and
improvements for individuals with special needs
as well as for members of other traditionally
marginalized groups in society.
In conducting this conversation, please
consider the following information from
a disability-rights advocate who participated
in the protests that helped to push political
leaders to strengthen and finalize the
regulations for Section 504 in 1977, nearly
five years after the law was passed.
Information about Kitty Cone, at the Disability Rights and Independent Living Movement
http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/collections/drilm/collection/items/cone.html
A Short History of the 504 Sit-in, by Kitty Cone
http://dredf.org/504site/histover.html
Do you agree with the approach of advocates
like Kitty Cone? Why or why not? Is there
a legitimate role for this kind of political
action on behalf of children with disabilities
today? Explain your view. Discuss the views
of others and respond to each other's comments,
please.
This blog will close on Monday, October 8th.
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