by kids1stadvocac | Jun 24, 2025 | State
The Daily Texan After he graduated from high school in Temple, Texas, Aidan Guerra, who has autism, said he had three options: get a job, go back to school, or move out. Guerra wanted to attend UT like his siblings did. He said his mother wanted to find a way for...
by kids1stadvocac | May 20, 2025 | State
msn.com On Friday, Cal State East Bay held its first of several commencements for the weekend. Kristin Vogel-Campbell is on the board of directors for the university’s Center for Disability Justice Research. “Everyone should feel like they belong, that...
by kids1stadvocac | May 20, 2025 | Federal
Teen Vogue Right now, hundreds of thousands of high school seniors are locking in their final decision about which college they plan to attend this fall. On top of the usual considerations when searching for a good match, disabled students often have to take campus...
by kids1stadvocac | May 13, 2025 | State
EdSource Jake, a 17-year-old junior, is beginning to think about life after he graduates from Mt. Carmel High School in San Diego County. This is a daunting task for any teen, but his mother, Angela, says it’s been especially thorny for Jake, who is on the autism...
by kids1stadvocac | Apr 29, 2025 | Federal
On Wednesday, President Trump signed a series of executive orders (EOs) that impact education. Below is a summary of key orders: Reinstating Commonsense, Non-Discriminatory School Discipline Policies aims to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...
