August 27, 2026
Disability in the Public Square | IDEA Now Overseen by HHS Department This episode examines the reported transfer of oversight for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) from the Department of Education to Health and Human Services. It outlines how families can challenge an IEP, request an evaluation, file a complaint, pursue mediation, or initiate a due process hearing. John then considers the broader implications, contrasting medical and social
May 19, 2026
Disability in the Public Square | an Our Ability Podcast THE OPPORTUNITY Our Ability: Disability in the Public Square is a first-of-its-kind daily podcast that applies a disability lens to mainstream news, entertainment, and public policy. Each episode takes one story from the day’s news cycle and asks the question no one else is asking systematically: “Where are people with disabilities in today’s story — and how are we being framed?” – John Robinson The
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or Immediate Release: 3/4/2026 GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL Governor Program Connects Students With Community Service and Career Development Opportunities SUNY Students Encouraged To Apply for Paid Civic Internships Available in the 2026-27 Academic Year Students Can Apply Through April 17, 2026; Link to Application Is Available Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that applications open for the third year of the Empire State Service Corps program. SUNY undergraduate or graduate students are encouraged to apply on the
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