by Common Ground | Sep 26, 2025 | Features, October 2025
The term “transition planning” casts a wide net. It is more than just creating a resume, job sampling, or completing a college application. The purpose of transition planning is not only to prepare the student for the next step after high school, but also...
by Common Ground | Sep 26, 2025 | Better IEPs, October 2025
“Financial empowerment is the ability and confidence of individuals and communities to make positive financial decisions that promote their long-term financial stability and financial well-being.” – National Disability Institute Incorporating financial...
by Common Ground | Sep 26, 2025 | October 2025, Teachers
When teachers include financial literacy in the classroom, they open doors to greater independence, stronger problem-solving skills, and more opportunities for students to succeed in adulthood. Learning how to manage money helps students build independence and...
by Common Ground | Sep 26, 2025 | October 2025, Q&A
Q: What are independent living skills? A: Independent living skills are the everyday abilities a person needs to take care of themselves and participate in their community. These include cooking, cleaning, using transportation, managing finances, making decisions,...
by Common Ground | Sep 26, 2025 | October 2025, Watch This
“I found that I could do the things that I wanted to do… and none of what was limiting me would keep me from doing anything that I really wanted to do.” This short video from The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange features three adults...
by Common Ground | Aug 28, 2025 | Features, September 2025
For students with disabilities, the opportunity to pursue higher education is more accessible than ever before. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has opened doors at colleges and universities, which are now required to provide equal access and support. With...
by Common Ground | Aug 28, 2025 | Q&A, September 2025
Advancements in technology tools have made academic success more accessible than ever before. From simple organizational aids to sophisticated software, technology can help level the playing field for students with physical, learning, sensory, and cognitive...
by Common Ground | Aug 28, 2025 | September 2025, Students
By Grace Callahan The start to my ADHD story is a common one. I had always been described as a bright kid by my teachers – I retained short-term information with ease, picked up new skills quickly, and thought outside of the box. Throughout elementary and middle...
by Common Ground | Aug 28, 2025 | Courts, September 2025
A recent court settlement is expected to improve how disputes and disagreements between New Jersey schools and families of students receiving special education services are managed. The case involves three New Jersey families of students with disabilities who brought...
by Common Ground | Aug 28, 2025 | Capitols, September 2025
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation that requires New Jersey public schools to provide parents of students with disabilities with more information about a child’s annual special education program meeting ahead of time. Under the new law, schools must...
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