Stop Hurting Kids

Join the campaign to end restraint and seclusion abuse in schools.

[Grafton @GraftonNetwork]

ICYMI @GraftonNetwork’s @UkeruSystems’ method, cited in this @NPR article by @JennyAbamu, helps teachers to learn abt students' patterns of behavior & learning styles to individualize their approaches to education https://t.co/Udinjq9r5e #StartsWithU #GraftonApproach #education

[AAPD @AAPD]

Supporting the #RISEAct means supporting students w/disabilities as they transition to #HigherEd. Take action today: https://t.co/lTCZ6NF7XA

[TASH @TASHtweet]

From @disabilityscoop: "Parents Sue After ‘Screaming Bucket’ Placed On Boy With Autism" https://t.co/cc4yidBWuB #keepallstudentssafe

[Stop Hurting Kids @End_RS]

@rosadelauro & @PattyMurray release a statement following the @USGAO report on restraint & seclusion: https://t.co/BHaTlZJRNu

[Stop Hurting Kids @End_RS]

@BobbyScott & @RepDonBeyer release joint statement following the @USGAO report on restraint & seclusion: https://t.co/r3d9FjQEIy

[AAPD @AAPD]

Emergency evacuation is a significant barrier for people with disabilities. Are you prepared to go? Create evacuation kits and transportation plans for the places you go, not just for your home. Resource: https://t.co/IMZsIS0XbN #naturaldisasters

[Stop Hurting Kids @End_RS]

From @USGAO: Education Should Take Immediate Action to Address Inaccuracies in Federal Restraint and Seclusion Data https://t.co/2VJ8BHT0x7

[Autistic Self Advocacy Network @autselfadvocacy]

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve real work for real pay. Learn the facts around integrated employment and fair wages here: https://t.co/pM8y6IpJk1

[Stop Hurting Kids @End_RS]

From @NPR: Desperation And Broken Trust When Schools Restrain Students Or Lock Them In Rooms https://t.co/Pa1v3FYPJI #keepstudentssafe #endrs

[Stop Hurting Kids @End_RS]

Way to go @ukerusystems 🎉 #endrestraintandseclusionnow

[Grafton @GraftonNetwork]

@GraftonNetwork @ukerusystems is in the news!!! "Father of Maryland special needs student says seclusion and restraint needs to stop" https://t.co/6DP0d6OLEh #SpecialNeeds #traumainformed #StartsWithU @TishaLewis

[Stop Hurting Kids @End_RS]

(2/2) The lawsuit challenges the illegal & abusive use of restraints & seclusion in non-emergency situations. Read more here: https://t.co/rr13Vq8kPN #stophurtingkids #end_rs #keepkidssafe #keepschoolssafe

[Stop Hurting Kids @End_RS]

(1/2) @DREDF, @PublicCounsel, & @sullcrom filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of 5 elementary school children with #disabilities & their parents & guardians against the @CADeptEd, directors of @CoCoSchools, & staff at Floyd I. Marchus School.

[TASH @TASHtweet]

From @educationweek: Education Department to Appeal Decision on Special Education Bias Rule https://t.co/odiI4DFlYd

[Stop Hurting Kids @End_RS]

Effective personnel = more allies for kids w #disabilities & keeping them safe in the classroom!

[TASH @TASHtweet]

Webinar hosted by @usedgov: OSEP Symposium #2: Retaining Effective Personnel to Serve Children with Disabilities https://t.co/2e3BtGfdAt

[AAPD @AAPD]

An exciting new initiative! @VW launched the Inclusive Mobility initiative, an industry-first effort to directly engage with disability groups in the design of vehicle technologies, user experience and mobility services: https://t.co/nXoSx5PNuD #accessibletransportation #VW

[Stop Hurting Kids @End_RS]

Consent is an important part of trauma-informed approaches!

[TASH @TASHtweet]

A Step-by-Step Guide to Talking about Consent with Disabled Kids! https://t.co/7w6bGuLFL6

[TASH @TASHtweet]

Help us support #TitleIIA which provides critical state funding to prepare, train, recruit & retain high-quality school leaders and school support personnel. Call your member of Congress TODAY: https://t.co/GHyZWVa1st

[COPAA @COPAA]

Congratulations to COPAA member Barbara Ransom on this well deserved honor! https://t.co/iqNfuc2PMc

[TASH @TASHtweet]

5 years after @US_FDA held a hearing on electric shock torture at
the JRC, #WeAreStillWaiting for them to take action. Whether you have 5 hours,
5 minutes, or 5 seconds, you can do something to #StopTheShock. Learn more
here: https://t.co/VYJjfpPkk4 @autselfadvocacy

[TASH @TASHtweet]

From @wcp: D.C. Restaurants Could Do More to Welcome Diners With Disabilities. https://t.co/udV3AYl0Oh. Shout out to friends of TASH Mat McCollough & @spazgirl11 for contributing!