Please see below for a statement from the National Center for Learning Disabilities on the potential of individuals with learning disabilities:
ncld.org/ncld-stateme...

#Neurodiversity #EveryChildOneVoice #DyslexiaAwareness #LearningDisabilityAwareness

ICYMI: February Special Education newsletter from the Texas Education Agency:

content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXT...

#RISDBelievesInAllAbilities #Disability #EveryChildOneVoice

Do you ever wonder about the best way to refer to individuals with disabilities, or to disabled individuals? Check out this wonderful series of posts from The Arc of the United States. (1/3)

#HowWePTA #EveryChildOneVoice

Thank you to National PTA for sharing the below article to celebrate the 50 year anniversary of IDEA! Learn more about this landmark law and about current challenges to ensuring that its protections remain effective: www.k12dive.com/news/idea-at...

#SpecialEd #EveryChildOneVoice

The @PACERCenter offers free webinars for parents of students with disabilities. Please see below for links to workshops for December (us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...) and January (us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...).

#DisabilitySupport #EveryChildOneVoice #RISDBelievesInAllAbilities

(3/3) This event will be moderated by Lizeth LoCicero, a longtime friend of SAGE PTA. You won’t want to miss it!

#HowWePTA #Inclusion #EveryChildOneVoice #SpecialEducation #DisabilityRights

(2/2) Diabetes requires ongoing monitoring and care, and support from schools and peers is important.

Learn more: www.texaschildrens.org/content/cond...

Teens with T1: www.breakthrought1d.org/t1d-resource...

Images from @BreakthroughT1D

#EveryChildOneVoice #Inclusion #UnderstandingDifferences

(6/6) * This post is a resource for parents by SAGE PTA. For questions about bullying prevention in RISD, please speak to your child’s counselor.

#BullyingPrevention #StopBullying #EveryChildOneVoice

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Join a Virtual Town Hall to Protect Children with Disabilities & Protect IDEA. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the w... Co-Hosted by COPAA, Center for Learner Equity, The Arc, Council for Exceptional Children, National Center for Learning Disabilities, National Down Syndrome Congress

Registration: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#DisabilityRights #EveryChildOneVoice #Inclusion #Disability #Neurodiversity #SpecialEducation #ProtectIDEA

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SAGE PTA is grateful for RISD leaders and educators who work hard for the success of every student!

Article link: communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-...

#RISDBeTheOne #RISDBelievesInAllAbilities
#RISDDreamBig #EveryChildOneVoice

(4/4) Please act now to protect the rights and support needed by all students with disabilities.

#EveryChildOneVoice #HowWePTA

Mental Illness Awareness Week October 6-12 is Mental Illness Awareness Week, and we're excited to celebrate! We'll also be honoring World Mental Health Day on October 10. This year, NAMI's highlighting My Mental Health at Work - c...

(2/2) …and we support families seeking information on #SocialAndEmotionalWellness for their students!

For resources from NAMI, check out their Mental IllnessAwareness Week page: www.nami.org/Get-Involved...

#EveryChildOneVoice #LiveWiseLiveHealthy #RISDDreamBig

(2/2) Learn about the history of the 504 Sit-In from the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund: dredf.org/short-histor...

#Inclusion #EveryChildOneVoice #DisabilityAwareness #RISDBelievesInAllAbilities #Disability

The SAGE PTA Shop is OPEN! 🛒🛍😍

Shop for your favorite merch and show your support for SAGE needs in RISD!

Nonprofit shop link: www.bonfire.com/store/risd-s...

#Disability #RISDBelievesInAllAbilities #EveryChildOneVoice

Take Action - Advocacy | National PTA Urge your members of congress to take action on issues that are most important to our children and our schools. Use these easy tools to sign up for action alerts, find and view legislation, find offic...

(3/3) “And visit PTA.org/TakeAction for another way to take action for public schools with your members of Congress.”

#EveryChildOneVoice #HowWePTA #Disability #ProtectIDEA #ProtectTheDOE

Sensory processing differences can be challenging in the summer. Below are some resources from the Child Mind Institute to support families:

childmind.org/article/summ...

childmind.org/article/sens...

childmind.org/article/tips...

#Neurodiversity #EveryChildOneVoice

Now and always, SAGE PTA supports, accepts, and celebrates the incredible strengths of all autistic children and their families.

Image credit: American Academy of Pediatrics. AAP resource: bit.ly/4jxVkNQ

#Neurodiversity #AutismAcceptanceMonth #EveryChildOneVoice

Please join us in thanking our National PTA for its advocacy to protect the safety of students and teachers.

#EndGunViolence #EnoughIsEnough #EveryChildOneVoice

Fund our schools— please take action NOW!

Urgent alert from Texas PTA: www.txpta.org/take-action ! The Texas House will vote TOMORROW on public school funding and vouchers! YOUR voice matters!

#TXlege #FundTheFuture #EveryChildOneVoice

YOUR voice is needed TODAY! Tell your Representative to fully fund our public schools and to say NO to vouchers — please act now! Action link from Texas PTA: www.txpta.org/take-action?...

#FundTheFuture #SupportPublicSchools #TxLege #PublicEd #EveryChildOneVoice #HowWePTA #RISDBeTheOne

Happy Library Workers Day to all library professionals, and especially to the wonderful library professionals in RISD! Thank you for helping students to explore new ideas, to reach new heights, and to love reading!

#RISDBeTheOne #EveryChildOneVoice #LibraryFun

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Teachers are an important part of every PTA, and we love every teacher member of SAGE PTA!

SAGE teachers, we are always here for you, ready to listen, and ready to support your needs!

From National PTA: www.pta.org/docs/default...

#WeLoveTeachers #RISDBeTheOne #EveryChildOneVoice #HowWePTA

Great information about sensory-friendly resources at Dallas Love Field Airport! Link to list of Love Field accessibility services: bit.ly/4cLwMxK

#WorldAutismDay #Neurodiversity #EveryChildOneVoice

RISD SAGE PTA: 2025-2026 Interest in Volunteering or Board Service Dear RISD SAGE PTA Members: We are excited to invite you to share your interest in volunteering for our PTA or for being considered for a position on our SAGE PTA Board! Please use the form below t...

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If you are interested in one of our open board positions or in another volunteer role, please fill out our form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#Disability #RISDBeTheOne #EveryChildOneVoice #HowWePTA #AllAbilities

Please see below for the latest Special Education newsletter from the Texas Education Agency:

content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXT...

#DisabilityNeeds #SpecialEducation #EveryChildOneVoice

“Trump’s administration is dismantling disability rights and education. History has shown this can be a warning sign for all civil liberties.” Link: www.theguardian.com/global/2025/...

#DisabilityRights #DisabilityInclusion #EveryChildOneVoice

What is a rare disease? – Rare Disease Day 2025

(3/3) ...for everyone to have equal access to accurate diagnosis, treatment, ongoing healthcare, social support, and opportunities to improve their lives while living with a health challenge. Learn more: rarediseaseday.org/what-is-a-ra...
#RareDiseaseDay #RISDBeTheOne #EveryChildOneVoice #Disability

#FundTheFuture #FundPublicEducation #VouchersHurt #EveryChildOneVoice #PublicEducation

SAGE families: please see below for information and resources to help your campus PTA include all families!

To access the text and PTA resources from the below image, please visit: bit.ly/SAGE_schedul...

#HowWePTA #Inclusion #Intersectionality #EveryChildOneVoice

Thank you to all RISD Counselors for everything you do for every student, every day!

#EveryChildOneVoice
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