Berney & Sang

Law firm dedicated to fighting for individuals whose voices are heard the least. #SpecialEd, Employment #Discrimination, & #CivilRights in PA, NJ, DE, & FL.

[Public Interest Law Center @PubIntLawCtr]

Today, we say goodbye and best wishes to Jennifer Clarke, who will be stepping down as our Executive Director after 15 years.

Her tenure has been momentous, and she prepared our organization to make an impact for years to come. Thank you Jenny!

[NCLD @ncldorg]

Who are the voices for learning disabilities? This #LDAwarenessMonth NCLD is highlighting the diverse and specific stories from voices within the #LD community. Follow along and share your story using #LDVoices!

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Advocates and Parents in Philly -spread the word! Philly is providing Access Centers for students in grades K-6th, Students can be supervised doing their virtual education and be provided meals and recreational activities. You must register: https://t.co/wJbQZevTjx

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The Senate Republican's relief proposal undermines the rights of disabled people by failing to adequately fund community based care- sending more folks to congregate care- and lowering the bar on accommodations to make it easier for businesses to open
https://t.co/O0a0v0jTVe

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After 6 hour board meeting with scores of District employees and some parents testifying to concerns with plan, District puts hybrid plan on hold.
https://t.co/SDsN4F7DdV

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How the Rehabilitation Act- and the disability activists who pushed for it - paved the way for the Americans with Disabilities Act
https://t.co/vdPO3RZDiM

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Without accessible, free, rapid-result COVID testing, schools cannot safely reopen says Philly pediatricians https://t.co/ZvXunt6VDm

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New study may corroborate claim that charter schools "cherry-pick" lower cost Tier I special education students to draw down higher payments while rejecting higher-cost Tier III special education students https://t.co/kcRf0KpByx

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Surprising and encouraging decision by the US Supreme Court this week finding that discrimination against someone for being gay, lesbian, or transgender is discrimination based on sex and thus prohibited under Title VII. https://t.co/uglXaWfi5P

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Feds move to roll back protections for transgender individuals facing discrimination in healthcare. https://t.co/1C0SzaALri

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Latest Philadelphia SD Board meeting: uncertainty looms for the Fall and parents and teachers concerned that equity gap will widen. https://t.co/KDUlGwEN8X

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And read our post about the news here: https://t.co/yiBvX8AiPQ

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A victory for parents of children with disabilities! Thanks to the advocacy of parents, educators, and advocates Secretary Devos did not recommend any waiver of children's rights under IDEA and 504. See full report here regarding her recommendations: https://t.co/1zmZGaTXPn

[NCLD @ncldorg]

Families everywhere are facing the challenges of virtual learning during #Covid_19. Students with disabilities are having an even tougher time. We cannot waive provisions under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) now. Tag and tell Congress #MyIDEAmatters.

[Decoding Dyslexia MI @DyslexiaMI]

4/22 The American Bar Assoc is convening a panel of experts for a FREE WEBINAR: Learning for SwD in the Time of COVID-19 ... an overview of the law protecting SwD during the pandemic plus strategies for advocacy & homeschooling via @JeniferKastenAZ

https://t.co/gTe3TuIRZm

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, long standing inequities in education deepen: https://t.co/DVqYJtrFUz

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Check out our site: we have remote learning resources for parents and ongoing updates on Philly public schools. https://t.co/dz7vgbU7AF

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With schools closed, students with disabilities are more vulnerable than ever. https://t.co/9YWZsTEQQR?

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Phila School District aborts plan to withhold educational instruction during school closure, working on plan to provide students with internet access, laptops, and virtual instruction. https://t.co/D8xFD7nQID

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Philadelphia School District opting to not educate any students during coronavirus due to equity concerns https://t.co/gMkthijAZc