Opening Doors to Postsecondary Education and Training

One characteristic of extraordinary teachers is that they're not fazed by kids who challenge them; indeed, they welcome this. They're willing to reconsider what they've said, secure enough not to need to have the last word, & aware that arguing may help to sharpen kids' thinking.

Excited to be co-leading our awesome RI Team w/ @Riebate75 advocating 4 IDEA funding, strengthening the pipeline of special educators, and mental health matters! @davidcicilline #SELS2021 @SenWhitehouse @SenJackReed @JimLangevin @ameyer1026 👏👏👏👏

Last month, SkillsRI and Partnership for Rhode Island brought forth a logo design challenge to public high schools across Rhode Island. Over 50 students participated and students from Coventry High School as the design contest winners.

Congratulations and great work!

“While some of the most visible efforts to continue the fight focus on changing ableist habits and attitudes, the most harmful and persistent barriers disabled people face are still distinctly structural.” - @AndrewPulrang @Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2021/06/14/fighting-ableism-is-about-much-more-than-attitudes-and-awareness/?sh=1e18237a19c0

A wonderful celebration today for our EG students at West Bay Collaborative Transition Academy. Heartfelt words about each graduate and well-deserved recognition of personal growth. So proud! @RITransition @ameyer1026 #TransitionsMatter #BrightFutures

Families Of People With IDD Rebuild Frayed Ties As Pandemic Eases https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2021/05/25/families-idd-rebuild-frayed-ties-pandemic-eases/29353/

"The technology giant said that software updates coming later this year will include changes 'designed for people with mobility, vision, hearing and cognitive disabilities.’” https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2021/05/24/apple-launching-new-accessibility-features-for-those-with-disabilities/29351/

Way to go, Amy!

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2021/05/12/golfer-first-down-syndrome-college-championship/29335/

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Family engagement is only effective when *both* educators/staff and families have the requisite skills to collaborate - the "4 Cs". Learn more at BRIDGE-RI (the Home of MTSS in RI) https://bit.ly/3eBjlny @RIPIN_RI

TASH's four part workshop series, "Increasing Communication Access and Improving Communication Support", starts tomorrow with workshop 1: "Communication Access: Understanding Where to Start and Taking the First Step". Learn more & register here: https://tash.org/2021-Communication-Workshop

Join TASH's four-part workshop series, "Increasing Communication Access and Improving Communication Support", Thursdays, May 13 – June 3. Learn more and register here: https://tash.org/2021-Communication-Workshop