Law Offices of Natashe Washington, P.C.

03/16/2025

The U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights, Institute of Education Sciences and Office of Federal Student Aid were especially impacted by the cuts announced on Tuesday.

12/05/2024

The system is broken

A Leigh High School student who is hard of hearing says he’s reading at a second, third grade level but was issued a diploma anyway.

10/11/2024

I couldn't agree more!

In a new policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics is speaking out about the harms of school suspensions and expulsions and their disproportionate impact on students with disabilities.

09/30/2024

This is so frustrating!

Nearly $1 billion allocated for regional agencies that purchase supportive services for Californians with developmental disabilities went unspent in a recent year and was ultimately returned to the state, even as some disabled people and their families said they needed more help.

09/13/2024

I'm incredibly fortunate to have a career that brings me so much joy and fulfillment!

09/09/2024

After a hectic few weeks, I wanted to pause and acknowledge the incredible impact you're having through your advocacy for your children - it's a vital role that only you can fill, and I encourage you to keep pushing forward with hope and determination!

07/22/2024

This is not just a West Contra Costa problem.

The lawsuit comes months after 48 complaints were filed to address facility issues at schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District.

07/18/2024

Great initiative!

This state is working to keep special education students in the classroom, learning alongside their peers. Here's how.

07/01/2024

States are increasingly struggling to meet their obligations under IDEA, with federal officials labeling a growing number of states as deficient multiple years in a row.

06/27/2024

Tell Them That You Love Me is a documentary currently on Netflix which left me with a myriad of emotions after I watched it. It is directly related to special education so I would highly recommend it. I had a client about 2 years ago who used the FC communication method which is why this movie resonated with me so intensely. I would love to hear other people's thoughts on the questions raised in this movie eg were those his authentic communications or that of the facilitator?