As parents, we often think about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in dealing with schools. Our next week's newsletter will likely…
Last week we shared with you the United States Department of Justice's (USDOJ) statement commemorating the 23rd anniversary of the United States Supreme Court Olmstead decision. Because of the Olmstead…
An important message from our friends and colleagues at the Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities. Dear Attorneys, Advocates and Families, Please help us spread the word. The Coalition for Citizens with…
I want to start by saying Happy Father’s Day to all fathers! Being a father on the board of Families as Allies means a lot. It means being a part…
We observe Juneteenth this coming Monday, its second year as an officially recognized federal holiday. From History.com: "Juneteenth (short for 'June Nineteenth') marks the day when federal troops arrived in…
Pride month is an opportunity not just for LGBTQIA+ people and their allies to celebrate their rights and acceptance. For many, according to healthline.com, this time of year offers both mental…
In the last few weeks, several families have called us because their school suspended or expelled their children with mental health challenges or related disabilities right before Summer Break. It…
The National Federation of Families facilitates Children's Mental Health Awareness week during the first week of May. We applaud the Federation for beginning the 2022 week with this declaration: "It's…
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. We at Families as Allies believe that supporting families leads to an environment where children can grow up safe, loved, and healthy. Child abuse…
In our February 15 newsletter, we shared with you that, along with other organizations, Families as Allies sent a letter to legislative leadership with recommendations about SB 2865, which is a bill that allocates…