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...
by Common Ground | Aug 28, 2025 | Capitols, September 2025
The New Jersey Senate has passed a bill that would help ensure safer transportation for students with disabilities by requiring that school bus personnel who work with students with disabilities call 911 in potential life-threatening emergencies. Currently, there is...
by Common Ground | Aug 28, 2025 | September 2025, Snapshot
Smartphones can be powerful tools for college students with disabilities when paired with the right apps. 1. Microsoft OneNote – a flexible digital notebook that lets students organize their notes by subject, add voice recordings, insert images, and draw diagrams. It...
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