Leadership Through Art

Leadership Through Art – Painting Orcas What does painting Orca whales have anything to do with Leadership?  Orca whales are powerful, regal creatures.          They can tip over a boat or lead fishermen to better waters.  Self-advocates met...

August US Congressional Recess

August US Congressional Recess The United States Congress will be going into recess from July 31 through Labor Day Weekend this year. Two key issues that are going to be considered are Social Security (“SSI”) Income Limits and Marriage Penalty Act. Neither of these...

Do words matter?

“Special Needs”  OR “Disability”…  Do words matter?   Facebook can be time-waster but occasionally someone initiates a thoughtful discussion. In one of the groups to which I belong (several groups for parents with kids with Down syndrome), a mom posted a...

Special Education Policy Changes

  At a Glance We’ll say it – special education is a big deal! From curriculum modifications to assistive technology to occupational and physical therapy, special education supports and services help students with disabilities thrive. Between the ages of 3 and 21,...

ACCESSIBLE Community Transit Transportation

ACCESSIBLE Community Transit Transportation by Leigh Spruce Community Transit is working to improve accessibility for all in Snohomish county. I am currently participating in a number of ongoing working groups that are looking into developing more centralized forms of...