“What we are trying to do is empower individuals with disabilities. We give them a voice and the support they need so they can lift up themselves. We light the torches for those we serve so eventually they can light up the torches for other people.” – Ginger Kwan, Executive Director, Open Doors for Multicultural … Read more Partner Spotlight: Open Doors for Multicultural Families
By Alice Doyel Guest blogger Part Four of a Four-Part Series on Dyslexia Spoiler Alert: This Mother/Lawyer won a significant victory for Washington state students. Question: Could that give this Mom leverage to get her own child-appropriate and timely services? This mother has worked as an attorney on disability education issues for over … Read more The Long, Difficult, and Expensive Battle for Dyslexia Educational Support Services, Even for a Lawyer Experienced in the Field
By Alice Doyel Guest blogger Olivia Handman, Master of Arts in Policy Studies, Summer 2020 University of Washington Bothell Part Three of a Four-Part Series on Dyslexia Olivia’s Own Path Through King County Schools: Fighting for Special Education Services for Dyslexia In my last blog post, Olivia Handman informed us about the findings … Read more Fighting for Special Education Services for Dyslexia