Last month, we reported that three Arlington Public Schools students had been selected to present at an upcoming TASH conference in Portland, Oregon. TASH is a national disability rights organization striving for fully inclusive schools, workplaces and communities. One of the most amazing facts about this very special opportunity was that these three high school students, all of whom […]
SEPTA Santa Event Next Monday Evening, 12/21
Why face crowds and lines at the mall when you could join your SEPTA friends and visit Santa in a more calm, peaceful, and sensory-sensitive environment? Made possible by former Congressman Jim Moran, and hosted by SEPTA, this event promises to provide a wonderful opportunity for children (of all ages!) to meet the incomparable Mr. […]
Epilepsy Awareness Month: A Personal Journey
I can pinpoint the exact moment I first appreciated what it meant to be a parent. Nope, it wasn’t the moment my first-born son was born. Or any time during those hectic, exhausting, exhilarating days immediately following that momentous occasion. It wasn’t when he rolled over for the first time, or first slept through the […]
APS Extended Day Aide Named “Connect with Kids Champion”
Here at SEPTA, we love it when our kiddos’ teachers, helpers and caregivers are recognized for their hard work, patience, and dedication. So we were thrilled to hear from current SEPTA Member (and former Board Member), Krista Singleton-Cambage, that her son’s Arlington Public Schools Extended Day aide had been recognized by the Arlington Partnership for Children, […]
Do you know VSA?
I was delighted to attend the VSA annual conference this August – An Intersection of the Arts and Special Education. Sessions included presentations on practical approaches to teaching music, art and dance to a diverse community. There were presentations on the Universal Design for Learning as well as discussions of research and technology that inform […]
Three APS Autistic Students to Present at National Disability Rights Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 2015 Three Arlington Autistic Students Chosen to Speak at National Disability Rights Conference in Oregon Three Arlington Public Schools (APS) students who have autism were selected to give presentations at a national disability rights conference in Portland, Oregon, from December 2-4, 2015, as part of celebrations in honor of […]
Teal Pumpkin Project
Food Allergies shouldn’t spoil your Halloween fun! Launched as a national campaign by Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) in 2014, the Teal Pumpkin Project™ raises awareness of food allergies and promotes inclusion of all trick-or-treaters throughout the Halloween season. FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project™ promotes safety, inclusion and respect of individuals managing food allergies. This […]
October 8 is Special Education Information Night
Please join us for Arlington SEPTA’s October 8, 2015 monthly meeting – also known as “Special Education Information Night” – at the Syphax Education Center. You’ll hear from leaders in the Arlington Special Education community, including: APS’ interim Director of Special Education Wendy Carria APS Parent Resource Center’s Vickie Barr DHS’ Sharon Lawrence Inclusion Taskforce […]
Washington-Lee Best Buddies Program Wins Award
Exciting news from our friends at Washington-Lee High School! Best Buddies, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for one-on-one friendships, employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has recognized Arlington’s own W-L for its outstanding Best Buddies program. As reported by W-L’s Chapter President, Sally Ancheva: “In July 2015, Washington-Lee HS’s Best […]
The Mighty
I don’t spend a lot of time reading blogs. Every now and then, a post rolls past me and grabs my attention. Here is one from The Mighty that really spoke to me. In this story a mom tells the story of her early playgroup, one she started to feel excluded from. Has this happened […]
