Updated February 27, 2026 Every child with a disability deserves the chance to learn, belong, and thrive in school. The federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), guarantees a free, appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities. To be eligible, a child must have a disability and need specialized instruction […]
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The following blog post was originally published by the World Institute on Disability (WID) and is reposted here with permission.
Written by: Dikko Yusuf, a disabled freelance writer
Black disab...
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Written by: Dr. Aditi Mallick, Former Acting Director of the CMS Office of Minority Health
Reviewed by: The Arc's public policy experts
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