Susan Book

I ❤️ Love my friends @purpledotpiercings.bsky.social

I'm still here. I'm still working to make this system better. But Wake needs to take some serious responsibility if they hope to truly build partnerships.

Theyre still using out dated language like special needs and claiming 'they're making improvements' doesn't build trust. They promise to do better every year, yet so far, those of us on the other side of the table, have yet to see real evidence

Read WCPSS’ statement on how it reaches special-education school settlements Wake says it’s attracting families with significant and complex disabilities who are filing special-education complaints.

I might write up my complete thoughts but for now, as parent of a Special Ed student in WCPSS this statement represents so much that is wrong in our systems. From blame instead of building bridges with families, Wake isn’t helping their cause. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

Watching people's dogs for them whole they vote is the only thing I like about poll greeting.

It's disgraceful that legislators are leaving town without a comprehensive budget that fully funds the Leandro Plan

#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro

Judge expands reach of lawsuit accusing NC of holding youth in solitary confinement The decision could force changes for all children and teenagers held at North Carolina’s largest juvenile detention center.

Judge expands reach of lawsuit accusing NC of holding youth in solitary confinement. Lawsuit seeks ban on near-24-hour isolation in youth detention sites. Filings allege restricted access to education & therapy. (Via @virginabridges.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/state/n... #ncpol #nced

Its always good to get a booster. 🙂

More than 500 child care directors, owners call on legislature for subsidy floor to stabilize programs A letter from child care providers urges lawmakers to invest in a minimum per-child rate for programs serving low-income working families.

Under Leandro, the state is obligated to study subsidy rates and fund a system that is aligned with actual costs and eliminates the waitlist. NCGA leaders have shirked that constitutional obligation. It's unclear why journalists fail to consider this relevant context.

#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro

But, it does remind me that some men don't believe that they should be charged the same premiums (like in workplace insurance) cause they dont give birth. Never forget the guy at my office complaining about how much my uterus cost him.

Yes, "the court’s Republican justices put the money transfer on hold," but it didn't put on hold the NCGA's ongoing obligation to fund future years of the Leandro Plan.

Why won't anyone mention that state leaders are violating an open court order!?!??!?!?!

#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro

Opinion | Trump's mass firings strike a hammer blow against Americans with disabilities The GOP once supported special education programs. Recent dismissals at the Education Department put an end to that support.

Thread about the department of education and the Trump administration gutting the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. It bookends the history of Republican support for special education 1/ www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Still no Leandro ruling today. Next possible date looks like December 12

#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro

The haters said I couldn’t release a high quality ad that starts with my face taking up the whole frame

The biggest consequence is that 1.5 million public school students continue to have their constitutional rights violated because lawmakers are failing to adhere to the court order calling on them to fully fund the Leandro Plan.

It's unclear why @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social forgot this.

#ncpol

NC isn’t meeting federal special education requirements. State officials point to the teacher shortage North Carolina will face more scrutiny from the federal government after failing to meet benchmarks of the federal Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act.

As much as I talk about funding...and I do, the failure to have transition plans is just without excuse. Get your act together NC. Don't make excuses for not doing your homework when it comes to transition plans.

www.wral.com/story/nc-isn...

What the hell!

🚨This could immediately hurt families whose kids have special needs—like, Monday🚨

In case you need any brand new evidence that GOP education plans are full of crap.

(Via @zachschermele.bsky.social )

Let us celebrate this time year with so many pro sports converging.

Thank you, Marlins!
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Signed
Reds Fans.

Republican lawmakers cite Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage as a national model for federal Medicaid work requirements that are set to take effect in 2027. A new report shows the program has spent at least $54 million on administrative costs alone. Full story at www.nchealthnews.org

Folks need to understand that unscientific cures and phony treatments aren't new to those of us in the community.

We're just not as used to this extreme form of quackery coming directly from the federal level. At the same time, we're seeing the rollback of programs and benefits.

Opinion | Trump’s reckless announcement linking Tylenol and autism is already doing major damage Touting a possible cure with little evidence only gives loved ones of autistic people false hope.

It is hard to put into words how this past week basically erased a decade’s worth of work to promote of acceptance of #ActuallyAutistic people and accommodate autism. But somehow Trump did more to promote fear and lies around autism than any other president.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

I'm actually hearing this strategy from multiple folks working in communications now. Dont do traditional social media. Just find the influencers who already have large platforms. I've never been cool or likable enough for politics or social media.

My son's response to today's news: Will Trump now come up with a new study that says watching TV while pregnant causes Autism?

It would be easy for me to simply mock and disregard RFK Jr. and his #Autism announcement. But, he influences policy along with Trump. I need policies that support kids and Autistic adults. I mock, yes, but I've gotta fight back, too.

The food of my people. Now I'm hungry, headed to Zaxbys tonight. I appreciate a restaurant based solely on breaded chicken and fries.

I should not be on social media today. Yet I am. So satire it is.