12 Recommendations for the Office of Civil Rights
The United States Department of Education Office of Civil Rights published a request for information regarding the nondiscriminatory administration of school discipline.... Read more.
A response to OCR’s request for information regarding the administration of school discipline
re-K through grade 12. OCR solicits these comments to inform determinations about what policy guidance, technical assistance, or other resources would assist schools... Read more.
Urgent: Support for Maine Keeping All Students Safe Act (LD 1373)
e Maine House recently passed LD 1373, but the Maine Senate, unfortunately, rejected it. The most controversial part was the seclusion ban. The House has therefore... Read more.
Seclusion: We can and must do better
A recent post on social media elicited a response from an individual, who indicated that they has 25 years experience in the field of education, who seemed to disagree... Read more.
Reintroduction of the Keeping All Students Safe Act
We think it is critical that it be illegal for any school to seclude children and use dangerous restraint practices that restrict children’s breathing, such as... Read more.
Support for LD 1373: A letter to members of the Maine Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs
The letter that follows was sent to members of the Maine Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs on May 23rd, 2021 in support of LD 1373. Dear Chairman Langley,... Read more.
Testimony to Illinois Senate Education Committee: It’s time to end prone restraint for all
Hello, my name i s Guy Stephens. I am the founder and executive director of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint. I started the Alliance Against Seclusion... Read more.
Testimony in Support of Illinois SB2296
Good afternoon. My name is Guy Stephens. I am the executive director of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint, a community of over 12,000 parents, teachers,... Read more.
Disability Organizations: MUSIC Reinforces Dangerous Stereotypes, Practices
CommunicationFIRST, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), and the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR) today condemned the Golden Globe-nominated... Read more.
Disability Organizations: MUSIC Is Dangerous
Organizations condemn and urge extreme caution after movie team fails to address recommendations to protect autistic people... Read more.