Welcome to the Website of the Book:
"Disability Deception: Lies Disability Educators Tell and How Parents Can Beat Them at Their Own Game"
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Thank you to Michael Shaughnessy from www.ednews.org Michael did a written interview with me for the Website. Parts of the
interview are on the resource page of this Website. To see the entire interview go to: http://ednews.org/articles/27579/1/An-Interview-with-JoAnn-
Collins-Disability-Issues-and
Disability Deception was reviewed
by editor Phil Angelo, of the local newspaper in Illinois where I live. The newspaper is called The Daily Journal and is located
in Kankakee Ill. Their Website is: www.daily-journal.com.
Here is some
of the review (shortened due to space). "This book may be the most practical guide every compiled for parents whose child
needs special education services. It is also a book unlikely to be on any school superintendents recommended reading list.
The book is Disability Deception by Bradley's JoAnn Collins. Collins is the mother of two grown children
with developmental disabilities, who had to navigate through the public education system. Collins is a ferocious advocate
for getting the proper services for children in need. . .Collins has a definite point of view when it comes to education.
Law requires that children be provided with a free and appropriate education. All too often, she has found districts have
dragged their feet on placements-or worse-in an attempt to hold down costs. . .the book has a tremendous amount of positives.
There are sample letters. . .glossary of acronyms. . .great list of Web sites. Although not an attorney, Collins also has
some clear advice on dealing with meetings. In fact its pretty good advice in a lot of situations. . .while not a typical
book. . .It is absolutely useful for the purpose intended."
Thank you
to Phil Angelo for the glowing review!!
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New Testimonial as of August 2008, from a parent
in Pennsylvania: "I cannot more highly recommend your book!!! Its vitally important that parents of special education
children realize that they are not alone in the challenges they face and the insight provided by your book is invaluable.
They don't have to make the common mistakes explained, and their children will benefit."
Disability Deception will help you learn to overcome some educators lies.
The book is filled with easy to use advocacy strategies. You will also learn 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.
Feel free to drop me an E mail with your comments,
or questions at: JoAnn@disabilitydeception.com.
Testimonial by parent in California: "Disability Deception is superb! Up to date, highly detailed, readily understandable!"
Doug from California posts on Amazon: "Ms Collins has written a handbook every special education parent needs
to read. An experienced and effective advocate, the author gives a step by step walk through of all the necessary highly complicated
procedures for obtaining legitimate services. Unlike any other material on this subject, Ms Collins' premise is fundamentally
and importantly different: To wit; parents are systematically and deliberately mislead and lied to by school officials. .
.Ms. Collins bluntly tells it like it is - you almost certainly will have to fight for everything and anything the school
doesn't offer your child in their bare minimum approach.
Disability Deception clearly
discusses the crucial role parents play in helping their child. . .As Ms. Collins points out over and over again, the parent
not the school is the one who pushes for the child, the party who pushes for the implementation of real necessary services,
and not the all too often insufficient support the schools wish to get away with. . .Without question, anyone advocating for
their child through the baffling procedureisms of special education can only gain immeasurably by studying this book. . .A
call to arms, Disability Deception is required reading. Most people struggling to deal with a child with learning disabilities,
are exhausted and frustrated. They simply don't have the time nor the experience to understand, let alone take on the
education system, a system designed to protect the interests not of their child, but the school. A handbook for all parents
or guardians of special education children. Disability Deception gives them an enormous plus in their efforts for their children,
an advantage they would never otherwise enjoy. Don't hesitate-buy it!!"
Feedback:
5-26-2008; "Very good service and
the book is excellent. It has helped us already--read it in a couple of evenings and marked it up!"
5-31-2008; "Very fast service, very commendable seller. Great and extremely useful and insightful book! Highest
recommendation!"
New--8-22-08; "I got the book promptly
and even a follow up from the author.
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. . .Children with disabilities
are human lives with potential and have the right to services that meet their educational needs. Society pays for educational
neglect many times over when children grow to be dependent on services for the rest of their lives. . .This book is a valuable
resource for all parents who struggle in the pursuit of a meaningful education and meaningful future for their children."
*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 parent in Illinois: "I was able to get special education personnel in my district
to provide a needed service to my son by using advocacy tips in Disability Deception."
*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. . .My clients who have purchased the book, are much more independent in advocating for their
child's special education needs. 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 express appreciation to Ms. Collins for exposing tactics used in the special education
system. I think many people do not believe, professionals would behave in a dishonest manner and must experience it themselves
before they will believe it! Love the title of the book, it acknowledges the reality of what I experience that others do not
want to believe."
**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.
She has been a disability advocate for many years; and in that capacity has been on several statewide disability advisory
councils. JoAnn enjoys speaking 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! All books are $15.00
plus $3.99 for domestic shipping, which is 25% off list price--Get your copy today!
I will also accept
a personal check, cashier's check or money order mailed. Please allow two weeks for shipping.
Please mail all payments or any other correspondence to:
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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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August 1, 2008 Newsletter contains: Articles about school abuse, Special education deception of the month about behavior,
important information on behavior, resources, information about soon to be released E book on behavior, Disability news, and
new review of Disability Deception.
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Testimonial about newsletter:
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There are no special reports at this time available. But I am working
on a behavior/discipline E book, for all of you parents whose children have behavior difficulties due to their disability.The
E book will contain the IDEA regulations related to behavior/discipline, lots of resources on conducting functional behavioral
analysis's, and developing positive behavioral supports. Also, manifestation determination meetings. A case study will
be included to help you use the information that you get from this very informative E book. Available soon!!
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Examples of articles: Article on money issues and special education personnel, Benefits of inclusion,
other options to an inclusive placement, What is Autism, How to get needed methodology in your child's
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New articles as of August 2008: 5 Reasons that your Child May Misbehave,
Knowing the ABC's of Behavior, What are Positive Behavioral Supports, and Can They Help my Child?, and How to Determine
What the Function of Your Child's Behavior Is, and How to Help Your Child Excel This School Year.
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IEP meeting.
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Parent
from California states: "I printed your inspiring article Compromise with Special Education Personnel? There is a better
Way;
and the article on PWN. I will have these articles on hand when I
prepare for an upcoming IEP. Thank you!"
New
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