Megan Carpenter

DOGE abruptly cut a program for teens with disabilities. This student is 'devastated' The program, Charting My Path for Future Success, aimed to help teens with disabilities transition from high school to the real world. It abruptly ended when DOGE terminated its federal contract.

"At the heart of Charting My Path was one of the most promising, research-based services: building students' self-determination skills by working with them to set goals, then helping create concrete plans to achieve them." www.npr.org/2025/04/14/n...

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🚨The White House just issued an executive order to close the U.S. Department of Education. Eliminating ED or moving IDEA to another agency will be a step backward in serving those with disabilities.

Tell your representatives to protect ED: exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/C...

I struggle to understand the purpose of this. Other than cruelty and hatred, what can cause someone to do this?

Trump to sign order aiming to close the Education Department - NPR

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One would think that the Secretary of Education would have an IDEA about the programs she oversees.

U.S. Department of Education Initiates Reduction in Force As part of the Department of Education’s final mission, the Department today initiated a reduction in force (RIF) impacting nearly 50% of the Department’s workforce.

ASAN is deeply alarmed by massive layoffs to the Department of Education (ED). ED staff play a vital role in protecting the civil rights of students and ensuring students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education. buff.ly/NzKZbcz

Let this be a lesson to us all. Don’t let anyone take away what others fought so hard to get.

May her legacy continue to inspire and empower us all

Only someone with no understanding of education, teacher preparation, and the needs of teachers would think this is a positive thing.

We cannot allow the dismantling of the Department of Education. We also MUST rally against block grant funding at the state level. Schools of choice and voucher programs will create inequality for many students and families.

Ed Department Report Reveals Sharp Inequities For Students With IEPs, 504 Plans New data from thousands of school districts across the nation is highlighting stark differences in the experiences of students with disabilities compared to their typically developing peers.

New data from thousands of school districts across the nation is highlighting stark differences in the experiences of students with #disabilities compared to their typically developing peers. #SpecialEducation

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TASH is a coalition of researchers, educators, self-advocates & many more working for a world where people with disabilities are able to participate in all aspects of life. Learn about our mission, member benefits and how to join at tash.org/join/ #TASHis4Everyone