by Alison Barkoff, Director of Advocacy, Center for Public Representation I’m excited to be back with another installment of What’s Happening in Washington? There’s so much going on with federal policy it’s hard to keep up! When people hear “federal policy,” they usually think about Congress...

With a little over 12,000 citizens, Clarkston, GA is an extremely diverse city active in community engagement. Every year in April, the town celebrates that diversity with the annual Clarkston Culture Fest (CCF), which “highlights the best of what Clarkston has to offer.” Supported by Al-Tamyoz...

by Adrianne Murchison Deborah Hibben had a task at the start of every school year when her daughter Hannah was growing up. She had a conversation with teachers to share what Hannah, who is diagnosed with Down syndrome, responds to, as well as her personality and needs. I would give teachers a...

By Adrianne Murchison Anticipation and butterflies around the first day of school are not exclusive to students. Parents can be anxious about how the day will unfold, as well. Before the first day back, parents of children with developmental disabilities have already been tenacious researchers...