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Twice-Exceptional (2E) Students: Characteristics and Educational Considerations

N2Y

If a student with a physical disability like cerebral palsy or Multiple Sclerosis requires assistive technology to move, manipulate classroom learning materials, or communicate , for example, school staff may be more inclined to miss their advanced skills in other areas. What about IDEA?

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Georgia program for children with disabilities: ‘Separate and unequal’ education?

The Hechinger Report

According to that lawsuit, the GNETS system violates the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, both by segregating children with disabilities and by denying them access to an equal education. The state of Georgia filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit in October. The experiences of these families generally matched the DOJ findings.