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Early Intervention is a federal grant program implemented by states under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) serving kids ages 0-3.

This program is at risk due to Trump's budget! https://www.momsrising.org/blog/early-intervention-needs-to-be-fully-funded-and-protected/ #ProtectIDEA
May 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
momsrising.org
Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth!

We celebrate the disability programs that help kids thrive, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)! https://action.momsrising.org/survey/Disability_story_collection/?source=bsky.mr #ProtectIDEA #MomSky
Text "Happy Disability Pride Month!" with info on Individuals with Disabilities Education Act & lifting activists/protections Stats on protections for folks w/ disabilities before IDEA like U.S. public schools accommodated 1/5 kids w/ disabilities
July 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
nationaldeafcenter.bsky.social
The recent Reduction in Force (RIF) at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)—including OSEP and RSA—jeopardizes decades of progress in disability rights, education, and employment. #ProtectIDEA #4SpecialEducation 🧵 [thread]
Protect Disability Rights: Restore OSERS
⚠️ Sweeping cuts at OSERS (OSEP & RSA) threaten compliance with IDEA and ADA. Without federal oversight, deaf and disabled students risk losing the education and rights they are guaranteed by law. Tel...
nationaldeafcenter.org
October 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
lynnepsychmama.bsky.social
As a school psychologist, I help children with special needs get the services they need.This saddens me and horrifies me at the same time. This will hurt children with special needs! Call your senators! #resist #protectIDEA #ProtectPublicEducation #protectspecialeducation #StopElonMusk
February 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM
copaafape.bsky.social
COPAA was proud to partner on the writing of this excellent opinion piece. Protect IDEA and our kids!

www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

#ProtectChildrenwithDisabilities #ProtectIDEA #DontTurnBacktheClock
McMahon's education plan breaks the law and denies students' rights | Opinion
What Linda McMahon dismisses as 'micromanagement' is, in reality, the implementation of our nation's special education law.
www.usatoday.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
momsrising.org
We shine a light on disability justice history for #DisabilityPrideMonth, like the 504 Sit-In of 1977 & pushes for federal programs to protect the education of individuals with disabilities! action.momsrising.org/survey/Disab... #ProtectIDEA #MomSky
Info about the 504 Sit-In of 1977, where the disability community occupied federal buildings throughout the U.S. to push for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Did you know? IDEA, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), & Americans with Disabilities Act play a crucial role in federal efforts to support the education of individuals with disabilities
July 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM
copaafape.bsky.social
Check out this insightful article on the importance of civil rights protections for LRE and on effective strategies to increase success.
aasa.org/resources/bl...

#ProtectIDEA
Achieving IDEA's Promise Through Systems, Not Labels
Superintendent shares how IDEA implementation and inclusive practices raised graduation rates from lowest to 98%.
aasa.org
December 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
agentdot.bsky.social
Finally participate in our 1st amendment rights without fear of retaliation…. We will not be silenced. #nokings #protectdisabledpeople #educationforall #nonazis #nofascists #protectidea #sworeanoath #antifascism #antifacist #makeracistsafraidagain
October 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
copaafape.bsky.social
Say NO to dismantling and dividing ED Departments. Doing so harms students with disabilities and all students. Contact Congress Today
www.copaa.org/page/TakeAct... #ProtectIDEA #EducateourKids
www.copaa.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
momsrising.org
We thank disability justice activists who help expand education & protections for individuals with disabilities this #DisabilityPrideMonth, like Judy Heumann, Ed Roberts, Alice Wong, & Brad Lomax! action.momsrising.org/survey/Disab... #ProtectIDEA #MomSky
Featuring Judy Heumann aka the "mother" of disability rights and activist who was crucial in disability rights legislation Featuring Ed Roberts, a pioneering leader of the disability rights movement including his leadership in 504 sit-ins Featuring Alice Wong, an award-winning disabled activist, writer, editor, and community organizer Featuring Brad Lomax, a civil rights & disability rights activist whose advocacy led to the landmark disability legislation
July 30, 2025 at 7:07 PM
kthaneclark.bsky.social
Thank you, @rebeccawhite.bsky.social , for representing our district with a “NO” vote on being one step closer to dismantling public education for VTers. We are losing to so many levels of privilege. I’m scared for our future. #disabilityrights #protectIDEA
vermontpublic.org Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · Mar 13
The Vermont Senate has confirmed Zoie Saunders as the state’s secretary of education and closed the books on a year-long political saga that underlines Gov. Phil Scott’s newfound power in Montpelier.
Nearly a year after her failed confirmation, a new Senate backs Zoie Saunders as education secretary
Thursday’s vote was 22 to 8 in favor of her confirmation. All 13 Republicans and nine of 16 Democrats voted for Saunders.
www.vermontpublic.org
March 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
momsrising.org
This #DisabilityPrideMonth, we are highlighting the contributions from IDEA that support disability programs for our kids, such as Early Intervention, Individualized Education Program & 504 plans. action.momsrising.org/survey/Disab... #ProtectIDEA #MomSky
Info on IDEA which supports early intervention, a support system for kids aged 0-6 years w/ developmental delays/disabilities Info on Individualized Education Programs that are supported by IDEA Info on IDEA supporting 504 plans, which provide accommodations & support for students w/ disabilities in a classroom setting
July 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
spanadvocacy.bsky.social
☎️ National Call-In Day is TODAY!

Call 202-224-3121 and ask Congress to keep special education and civil rights protections at the U.S. Department of Education.

It takes just 5 minutes. Please call today and share.

#DisabilityRights #ProtectIDEA #SPAN
June 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM
utahassocdeaf.bsky.social
Cuts at the U.S. Dept. of Education threaten IDEA & ADA protections.

This isn’t just a budget issue. It’s a civil rights issue.

Sign: exceptionalchildren.org/lac

Read more: open.substack.com/pub/utahasso...

#ProtectIDEA #4SpecialEducation #DeafRights
Legislative Action Center
Take action with CEC's Legislative Action Center.
exceptionalchildren.org
October 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
copaafape.bsky.social
The rights of children with disabilities are under threat.
Watch a National Town Hall where parents, educators & advocates discussed actions you can take to protect children with disabilities.
youtu.be/IU18odnhesY

#ProtectChildrenwithDisabilities
#ProtectIDEA
#DontTurnBackTheClock
Virtual Town Hall - To Protect Children with Disabilities & Protect IDEA
YouTube video by COPAA - Council of Parents Attorneys and Advocates
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
risdsagepta.bsky.social
(3/3) “And visit PTA.org/TakeAction for another way to take action for public schools with your members of Congress.”

#EveryChildOneVoice #HowWePTA #Disability #ProtectIDEA #ProtectTheDOE
Take Action - Advocacy | National PTA
Urge your members of congress to take action on issues that are most important to our children and our schools. Use these easy tools to sign up for action alerts, find and view legislation, find offic...
PTA.org
August 14, 2025 at 5:34 AM
copaafape.bsky.social
In just 1 year, Trump reshaped education: slashed federal oversight, pushed state control, cut programs, weakened civil rights enforcement, & moved to dismantle the Dept. of Ed. ⚠️ Big shifts w/lasting impact
www.the74million.org/article/from...
. #ProtectIDEA #DontTurnBackTheClock
From Head Start to Civil Rights, 8 Ways Trump Reshaped Education in Just 1 Year
‘The breadth and scope … was pretty astonishing': Experts predict more 2026 unraveling in areas from special education oversight to immigration.
www.the74million.org
January 27, 2026 at 2:55 AM
copaafape.bsky.social
More teachers are turning to AI to draft IEPs—but advocates warn of risks to privacy, accuracy & IDEA compliance. ⚠️ Students’ rights must come first!
www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/11/18/c...
#SpecialEducation #AI #IEPs #EdTech #Inclusion #Equity #ProtectIDEA
Concerns Raised As Teachers Increasingly Use AI To Write IEPs
The number of teachers using AI to develop individualized education programs for students with disabilities is surging, but so too are questions about what role the technology should play.
www.disabilityscoop.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
risdsagepta.bsky.social
Registration: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#DisabilityRights #EveryChildOneVoice #Inclusion #Disability #Neurodiversity #SpecialEducation #ProtectIDEA

(not affiliated with PTA/RISD)
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Join a Virtual Town Hall to Protect Children with Disabilities & Protect IDEA. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the w...
Co-Hosted by COPAA, Center for Learner Equity, The Arc, Council for Exceptional Children, National Center for Learning Disabilities, National Down Syndrome Congress
us02web.zoom.us
November 3, 2025 at 6:44 AM
copaafape.bsky.social
COPAA denounces ED's move of special ed to HHS and move of ed-civil rights complaints to DOJ. These moves harm programs and children. #ProtectChildrenwithDisabilities #ProtectIDEA
 
COPAA statement
Unlawful Plan Harms Every Child with a Disability - Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc.
WASHINGTON, DC – In response to today’s announcement by the Department of Education (Department) to move the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to other federal agencies, COPAA CEO Denise Marshall made the following statement:
www.copaa.org
June 17, 2026 at 6:07 AM
copaafape.bsky.social
NYC families are reporting transportation challenges as some students w/disabilities begin the school year without assigned bus service, raising concerns about access to education & required supports: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nyc-students-with-disabilities-school-bus/
#ProtectIDEA
Thousands of NYC students with disabilities may not have school buses at beginning of year, nonprofit says
Thousands of students with special needs and their families are questioning how they're going to get to school at the beginning of the year.
www.cbsnews.com
September 28, 2026 at 1:27 AM
nationaldeafcenter.bsky.social
🖊️ Add your name to protect OSERS and federal disability oversight:

👉 exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/C...

Every signature helps send a clear message: students with disabilities deserve strong federal protection under IDEA and ADA. #ProtectIDEA #4SpecialEducation
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exceptionalchildren.org
October 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
ledaeizenberg.bsky.social
Indeed. The next of his “print and sign” executive orders being handed to him by his P2025 staff. I hope the DemGovs/AGs/whomever are equally ready with lawsuits.
#ProtectIDEA
#ProtectTitle1
#ProtectOurSchools
March 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM