"Disability Deception: Lies
Disability Educators Tell and How Parents Can Beat Them at Their Own Game"
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Can Overcome Special Education Deceptions
As the parent of two adults with disabilities (Angelina and Shaun), and an
advocate for over 15 years, I have experienced lies from special educators many times. In the first Chapter of Disability
Deception I state how I felt the first time I was lied to in 1984. “I was outraged! Why would an educator, tell me something
that was not true? I bought into the myth, that school personnel cared for Angelina and wanted what was “best”
for her. I learned, fairly quickly, that the only person who really cared about my daughter’s education was me.”
Over the many years I have worked hard, to develop advocacy strategies, to rise above some disability educators lies.
Disability Deception not only will help you learn these easy advocacy strategies, but will give you a lot of useful resources
to help you in your advocacy journey. By being an effective advocate for your child, you can help them reach their potential,
and have a fulfilled life.
Check
out the Web site www.autismnews.com Greg Wiatt states “Read the hot new book, Disability Deception.”
Benefits of Disability Deception
You Will
Learn:
*How to recognize when special education personnel lie to you; and learn easy advocacy skills,
that will help you stand up to the lies and deceptions that will prevent your child from living a fulfilled life.
Testimonial by M Hicks from California: “I was surprised to learn of this book whose title openly acknowledges something
that I deal with on a continual basis. I have long bemoaned the fact that there is so little information and a lack of published
guidelines on how to deal with the lies and fraudulent schemes that I regularly encounter from our school district. . .I believe
this book is a valuable ally in dealing with the tactics underlying these issues. . .I will use some new ideas from your book
at our next IEP meeting."
*Practical
& easy to use advocacy skills that will teach you, to assertively and persistently advocate for your child’s education.
By being assertive and advocating for as long as it takes, you will be able to successfully advocate for an appropriate education
for your child.
Testimonial from David M. Spinella from Massachusetts: “JoAnn’s wisdom and practical
advice will assist parents in advocating for their child with special needs.”
*About a lot of resources that
you can use, samples of letters, contact information for Parent Training and Information Centers, Center for Independent Livings.
Also information on Applied Behavioral Analysis for children with autism, information on sensory process disorder, and Orton-Gillingham
methodology, for children with learning disabilities.
Testimonial from C.P. from Virginia: “Ms. Collins book
provides a wealth of information to include sample letters, websites, and educational agencies contact information to help
parents find the support they need when advocating for their child. . .A job well done Ms. Collins, thank you!”
*You will learn the truth about behavior, some reasons that children with disabilities misbehave, ABC’s of behavior,
how to figure out what the behavior is telling you, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Positive behavior plans, and manifestation
determination meetings.
Discipline and IDEA regulations: to include suspensions, expulsions, Interim Alternative
Education Setting, serious bodily injury, and the importance of the manifestation determination meeting to children with disabilities.
Testimonial from a parent: “Disability Deception is a must, for parents and advocates that need honest and truthful
information, about what the school districts don’t want you to know about your rights.”
*You will learn
about Due Process, Mediation, the new resolution meeting, and more about resolving special education disputes.
Appendix
A includes a walk through of a due process hearing to help you understand the process, and make it less intimidating.
Testimonial from M.F. from California: “Disability Deception is a must read for every parent that has a child in special
education. I could not put this book down, I read it cover to cover. I had to use a highlighter and a pen to put personal
notes in the margins. I agree with everything that was written, because unfortunately, I have had similar experiences working
with my school district. Thanks JoAnn for telling us the truth!!
**I will not be able to advocate for your child,
but with the information from Disability Deception, you will be able to effectively advocate for your own child!! You will
also be able to help other children with disabilities in your life!
Standing up for your child will help them receive
the appropriate education that they need and are entitled to by law!! This will allow them to reach their full potential!!
JoAnn Collins lives in Bradley Illinois with her three adult children, two who have disabilities. JoAnn received
a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Olivet Nazarene University, in Bourbonnais Illinois. She has advocated at hundreds
of IEP meetings, and several due process hearings, while helping other parents navigate the special education system. She
worked at Options Center for Independent Living for over two years, as an educational advocate. JoAnn has been presenting
to parents on how to assertively and persistently advocate for their child, and overcome special education perceptions.
I am so convinced that you will love Disability Deception that I will offer you a:
100% money back guarantee. If you are not fully satisfied, please contact me at JoAnn@disabilitydeception.com for a 100% refund! I will also accept
a personal check, cashier's check or money order mailed. Please allow two weeks for shipping.
**All books are $19.95 + $4.05 for domestic shipping.
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Stan Goldberg does an interview with JoAnn Collins called "Are you being lied
to?"
The interview is approximately 45 minutes long. The Web address
to download the interview click here. Thank you Stan!
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New articles as of May 5, 2008 "Draft IEP's For your Child in Special Education, Are
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and the article on PWN. I will
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