This hub should serve as a resource for families, educators, support staff, and more who are working to directly advocate for their students with disabilities. This is a “living” page dedicated to constantly evolving and adapting as new resources become available that will benefit folks. If you have any additions to this page, please email aed@bullcityschools.org.
The purpose of the About Me and My Needs resource is to create a consistent, student-centered system for communicating individualized support strategies across school settings and personnel. Developed through a disability justice lens, the tool is designed to elevate student voice, increase access to learning, and promote self-advocacy by capturing the student's strengths, preferences, communication needs, and effective support strategies in a concise and accessible format. By making critical information readily available to educators, administrators, related service providers, and support staff, the resource aims to reduce inconsistencies in support, improve continuity across environments and school years, and ensure that students receive affirming, responsive support regardless of who is working with them.
This calendar is filled with events that are geared toward the benefit of students with disabilities. If you would like to submit events to be added please complete this Google Form.
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AED in Ed launched our Spring Webinar Series, designed to uplift and empower disabled students and their families with practical tools, shared knowledge, and community-centered support. This virtual series brings together trusted community partners and local experts who understand the lived experiences of disabled students and are committed to helping families navigate education, advocacy, and well-being. Each session offers meaningful strategies, resource sharing, and space for connection, right from the comfort of your home.
All sessions were free, virtual, and open to families, caregivers, and educators who want to better support disabled students.
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An explanation of what disability justice is and the frameworks surrounding it. It also explains how to implement disability justice in the classroom.
A guide for teachers on how to create a welcoming environment for students with special needs; overview of the work of Department of Education; perspectives on ADHD, dyslexia, etc; discuss current state of schools and where there needs work
Learn more about the education rights of students with disabilities who face behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges in school.