Disability: Intellectual Disability
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Executive Functioning: Navigating Key Transitions for Neurodivergent Youth
In this Neurodiversity Education Series event, Nicole Ofiesh, PhD, delves into the critical role executive functioning plays during key transitions and share actionable strategies for parents and educators to better support neurodivergent students.
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Centering Student Voice Through Focus Groups: A Districtwide Model
This case study highlights how Longmeadow Public Schools used student-led focus groups to elevate student voice, particularly for students with disabilities. Insights from the focus groups informed improvements to classroom culture, adult-student relationships, and inclusive practices across the district.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Tracker
The CDT AI Policy Tracker monitors U.S. state and federal policy proposals related to artificial intelligence, offering filters by education, privacy, bias, and more. It’s a vital tool for educators, advocates, and policymakers looking to understand how AI legislation may shape the educational experience—especially for students with disabilities or those impacted by inequitable access to…
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THRIVE PLC: Professional Learning Community
The Ability Challenge’s THRIVE PLC offers an inclusive, data-informed professional learning community designed for educators seeking to improve instruction for all learners, especially those with disabilities. With a blend of workshops, coaching, and peer collaboration, THRIVE empowers educators to translate inclusive practices into everyday teaching.
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Building a Disability-Inclusive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ecosystem: A Cross-Disability, Cross-Systems Analysis of Best Practices
This report from the Center for Democracy & Technology explores how AI impacts people with disabilities across systems like education and healthcare. It offers best practices and policy recommendations to ensure AI tools are inclusive, highlighting the importance of centering disabled voices and intersectional needs.
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A Resource Guide for Inclusive Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disability
The Transforming College Campaign Resource Booklet offers strategies and resources to promote inclusive and equitable higher education. It provides practical advice for improving campus environments and support services, helping institutions create spaces where all students, particularly those from underserved communities, can thrive.
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LIVE Handbook for K-12 Education
The LIVE Handbook is an inclusive education framework designed to help K–12 educators build more equitable and accessible learning environments. It offers practical tools, reflective questions, and implementation strategies that address the needs of diverse learners, including students with disabilities. The resource emphasizes leadership, instructional design, and systems-level planning for inclusive practice.
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K-12 Digital Infrastructure: Accessibility
The Digital Infrastructure and Accessibility Toolkit from the U.S. Department of Education provides guidance for schools and districts on ensuring digital learning environments are accessible and inclusive. The toolkit outlines key strategies for developing accessible technology infrastructure, selecting inclusive digital tools, and complying with legal accessibility standards. It also highlights best practices for integrating accessibility…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) TeachAI Policy Tracker
The TeachAI Policy Tracker provides a comprehensive overview of AI-related education policies across the United States and globally. This tool helps educators, school leaders, and policymakers stay informed about the latest legislative efforts, guidelines, and initiatives shaping AI integration in K-12 education. By tracking developments in real time, the resource supports decision-making and advocacy efforts…