This short film focuses on Axel Cortes and the staff at Idelhurst Elementary School in Somersworth, NH. Axel is a fifth grader with autism who is non-verbal and exhibited significant…

Despite our good intentions, there are significant problems with using these class-wide behavior charts as a means of helping young children self-regulate, remain engaged, and control their impulses.

When she reached out to the New York City Ballet about a dance program for children with special needs, she didn’t expect a response. But what resulted is nothing short…

BANANAS is a child care resource and referral service. We often just call ourselves an R&R, short for Resource and Referral. We helped create R&R’s in California and in the…

The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is a national organization that focuses on legal advocacy for the civil rights and human dignity of people with mental illness.

Revisit the complex life and legacy of the author, advocate and human rights pioneer. Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, used her celebrity and wit to champion rights for…

The purpose of Beginning Together is to ensure that children with special needs are incorporated, and appropriate inclusive practices are promoted, in the training and technical assistance provided by the…

Beginning Together conducts an annual series of webinars on inclusion and an annual intensive four-week Inclusion Facilitator Institute that provides training to small teams of early care and education coaches,…

Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.

The Best Practices in Family and Community Engagement Video Series is designed to support each program’s efforts toward systemic and integrated engagement. Rooted in the Office of Head Start (OHS)…

“Seventh grade student Dea discusses her life as a vision-impaired student in a general education classroom.” The video demonstrates how special education students can thrive in general education settings. Toward…

To celebrate WDSD on March 21st 2023, 30 families have come together to sing & sign the beautiful “Better Place” by Rachel Platten. These families have shown our new mum…