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When Debra's son was born, little was known about what we now refer to as “the spectrum.” She began searching for answers in her under-resourced community but found none. Instead, she found a coping mechanism that changed her life forever. Debra's TEDx Talk takes us through her quest for answers and how her love for her son drove Debra to make a difference in her community. Debra Vines comes to us from Maywood, Illinois. In 2007, Debra founded The Answer Incorporated, a nonprofit organization that filled a void that was painfully absent when Debra needed her own answers. The Answer Inc helps parents and caregivers of people with disabilities navigate systems of social services and academic institutions. Debra is passionate about creating change in the lives of persons with Autism and other disabilities. She says her greatest accomplishment has been witnessing families she has aided reach milestones that were once unobtainable. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

504 vs IEP for your autistic child. Welcome to Life On Spectrum Living With Autism. We are creating an online community to share stories and celebrate milestones. Story telling through videos and stories allows us all to learn and grow. Please share our community with others as we live our lives on spectrum. Visit us at http://www.lifeonspectrum.com/

Get the Special Education Law PowerPoint: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Special-Education-Law-Guide-6250011 MAKE YOUR OWN WHITEBOARD ANIMATIONS. CLICK THE LINK! http://tidd.ly/69da8562 . This is an affiliate link. I earn commission from any sales, so Please Use! SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: Help keep me going with a tip or contribution https://paypal.me/frankavella?locale.x=en_US TEACHERSPAYTEACHERS STORE Classroom Posters, Courses, Lessons, Presentations, and More https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachings-In-Education TEESPRING IN Education Stickers, Dress Down Gear, Phone Cases, Coffee Mugs, and More https://teespring.com/stores/teespring-in-education-2 FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & ON-SITE TRAININGS CONTACT: midtownavella@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-avella-404b59b5/ https://twitter.com/frank_avella Special Education Law will cover the following federal laws that effect students with disabilities; the Every Student Succeeds Act, No Child Left Behind, IDEA the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, IDEIA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA, the and more laws. This video also covers the landmark cases in special education for the United States. This video covers federal funding, gifted and talented, confidentiality for students with disabilities, school bullying laws, school choice for failing schools through the no child left behind act, it covers free and reduced lunches in terms of special education laws, response to intervention, RTI, with all three stages, fape, free and appropriate education for all students, and much more. This video is part of a playlist for general education and special education teachers as well, to prepare them for working with all different types of students. It also contains videos on working with paraprofessionals and much more.