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Community and Unity Rhyme for a Reason...
Parenting is already a challenging job, but when you are a parent of a child with a disability, it can feel even more overwhelming....

DJ Nicholson
Mar 17, 20232 min read
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Quality Education is Not Only for "Some".
Advocating for inclusion for a child with a disability can be a challenging and complex process, but it is crucial to ensure that your...

DJ Nicholson
Mar 9, 20232 min read
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Middle Schoolers Get It.
As a collective unit, they are are work in progress, but if you pay close attention, sometimes they show us and teach us what it means to...

DJ Nicholson
Dec 15, 20222 min read
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Thoughts on Hurricane Ian
Community.

DJ Nicholson
Oct 2, 20221 min read
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Want a Confident Child?
Who wouldn't want a confident child? A child who feels good about their choices, their ability to make decisions, and have some freedom...

DJ Nicholson
Sep 15, 20221 min read
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We've Heard the Phrase "It Takes a Village"...
We've heard "it takes a village", but that's not the entire phrase. "It takes a village to raise a child" originated in Africa and...

DJ Nicholson
Sep 10, 20222 min read
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What Do We Mean By "Inclusion"?
I recent asked the question on social media, "How do you define inclusion?" The responses were thought-provoking. Of the 48 responses I...

DJ Nicholson
Sep 2, 20221 min read
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When Did We Decide That "You" Don't Belong?
This is somewhat of a rhetorical question because "we" (those of us who are actively engaged with children presently) do not seem to be...

DJ Nicholson
Aug 18, 20221 min read
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"Where is My Child's Teacher?"
In 2019, 44 states reported special education teacher shortages to the federal government. This school year, that number jumped to 48...

DJ Nicholson
Aug 12, 20222 min read
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Separate... and Definitely Not Equal...
When I first moved to Florida in 1998, there was still self-contained programming for students with physical disabilities. 1998. Let...

DJ Nicholson
May 11, 20222 min read
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Did I Read That Right?
Wait a minute... What year is it? I'm a pretty grounded individual, so I'm certain that it is 2022. Not 1950. Last week, I had some ugly...

DJ Nicholson
Apr 27, 20221 min read
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Is Child's Play Still a 'Thing'?
With all of the demands, expectations and standards thrown at children, I wonder if this is still an active expression. Growing up, this...

DJ Nicholson
Apr 11, 20222 min read
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The Blue Fleece Blanket
Creating a sense of belonging makes all the difference. Every child wants to belong to their school community. In school communities,...

DJ Nicholson
Mar 10, 20222 min read
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