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Recent News

New Functional Behavioral Assessment Resources

As of November 2024, families and professionals can access two new resources about Functional Behavioral Assessments or FBAs. The US Department ...

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Public Comment on 1% exception for VAAP

FFF encourages families and professionals impacted by the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) used with students with significant cognitiv...

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Feedback on Special Education Dispute Resolution & on Relief of Custody

From the Virginia Commission on Youth, two requests for feedback from parents and caregivers, educators, and other professionals: Special Educat...

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Disability-friendly Omnium Circus performance in DC on Feb 22

Omnium Circus is coming to our area! February 22, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm at the Warner Theater in DC. Omnium: A Bold New Circus is a first of ...

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