New Resources For Families AJE is pleased to announce the release of two new Know Your Rights Documents created to inform DC families. One explains the workings of the DCPS CARE Team while the other sheds light on how DCPS responds to Unusual Incidents and Emergency Situations at your child’s school....
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Empowering The Youth: Register to Vote Now!
AJE encourages families to engage their youth in discussions about the significance of voting and the power of having their voices heard through active participation in elections. Please share with your networks and refer to flyer below for more information!
DPR Summer Program Registration Opens on Tuesday, May 14, and Wednesday, May 15 at 12PM
AJE is sharing information with families about the opening of DPR Summer programs. Aquatics registration opens on Tuesday, May 14th at 12 PM, and registration for all other programs opens on Wednesday, May 15th at 12 PM. Please see below for more details and for registration. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks...
Family Support Council Meeting on Thursday, May 9th at 12PM-1:30PM
AJE would like to share with families The Family Support Council Meeting on May 9th at 12pm-1:30pm. The Family Support Council is a public advisory council that provides recommendations, assists, and advises the Department on Disability Services and sister agencies on developing person and family-centered systems of support for families throughout the lifespan of their...
District of Columbia Advisory Committee: Public Briefing Announcement
AJE would like to share with families The District of Columbia Advisory Committee: Public Briefing Announcement. DC Advisory Committee is looking into how accessible services are for students with disabilities in DC public schools and will share findings and recommendations after hearing testimony in upcoming briefings. For more information, see below: Accessing Services for...
EIIC and PPN Study Opportunity for Caregivers of Children
AJE would like to share with families a research opportunity for individuals who are the primary decision makers for medical care for their children. This study seeks to collect information from caregivers of children about their information seeking behaviors and educational preferences during disasters, pandemics, and every day emergencies. To participate in this study, you’ll...
MetroReady Travel Training and System Orientation for People with Disabilities
Does your young person with a disability struggle to move independently around their community? Do you think they might be able to take the train or bus, but you just are not sure? You might want to consider Metro’s Travel Training program, or explore the resources they have to make using public transportation easier for...
**SIGN UP DEADLINE TODAY** Share your Story about Accessing Services for Students with Disabilities in DC
AJE is very thankful that the District of Columbia Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights both wants to hear from families directly about their experiences, but also that they have also have arranged an after-hours briefing to make it easier for parents of students with disabilities to share their stories with them!...
Survey on DC Department of Parks and Recreation Use
AJE would like to share with families a survey from The DC Autism Collaborative’s Community Resources and Support Subgroup. This survey focuses on how the DC Disability Community (all ages) uses and accesses the DC Department of Parks and Recreation Programs and Facilities. Click here to access the short survey and it will remain open until May...
Autism Prevalence in the District of Columbia (DC): How Many Autistic Children Live in DC? Webinar on Thursday, June 6th at 12pm-1pm.
AJE would like to share with families a webinar focusing on autism of children ages (0-21) years old living in D.C. Speakers include representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the DC Department of Health Care Finance, and the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education. We will review methods for gathering...
DCPS virtual option for high school students -Enrollment window closing TOMORROW – May 3, 2024
AJE knows that many families are interested in a virtual option, so we are pleased to share this information from DCPS with the community. DC Public Schools is offering a limited alternative virtual option for high school students only through the Opportunity Academies for School Year 23-24. To participate, students will enroll in one of DCPS’...
DC Bar Pro Bono Center’s Know Your Rights Library Series
AJE is delighted to share this resource with DC families. The DC Bar Pro Bono Center and DC Public Library are collaborating to hold a Know Your Rights Library Series. All sessions will be hosted at the Capitol View Neighborhood Library in Ward 7. This series is tailored to empower our community with essential...