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06/20/2026

06/20/2026

At a time when the manosphere is bombarding young men with the idea that feminism is dangerous, the U.S. Secretary of Defense invites his Christian nationalist pastor -- who has called the 19th Amendment "a bad idea" -- to preach at the Pentagon, and the Trump administration and Republican legislators across the country are stripping away women's control over their own bodies -- there's no 'gender war.' There's a concerted effort to rebuild the old hierarchy -- and the people doing it aren't even hiding."

To inspire children and teens with the true stories of women who fought for women's rights and the rights of others throughout history, visit our blog post, "Dissent Is Patriotic: 50 Books About Women Who Fought for Change," at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=14364

To introduce children to the heroic women of the Suffrage Movement -- who fought for over 70 years to win the vote for women -- visit our blog post, "Books for Kids & Adults About the U.S. Suffrage Movement” at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=11827

For powerful books for tweens and teens about girls living in real-life oppressive societies throughout history -- including religious autocracies -- visit our blog post "The Fragility of Freedom: Mighty Girl Books About Life Under Authoritarianism" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=32426

Thanks to the National Organization for Women (NOW) for sharing this image!

06/19/2026

👉 The administration has announced two big changes at the federal Department of Education that could directly impact children with disabilities and their families: 1) the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, which manages $15 billion in funding for students with disabilities and enforces compliance with the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, will move to the Department of Health and Human Services; 2) the Office for Civil Rights, which enforces anti-discrimination laws in schools, including many disability discrimination issues, will move to the Justice Department.
👉 We do expect some legal challenges to these changes, so stay tuned for updates.
💜 Most importantly: ParentsCAN is still here to support families as they help their kids find brighter futures! Please email [email protected], call 7072537444, or drop by during office hours 🥰

👉 La administración ha anunciado dos cambios importantes en el Departamento de Educación federal que podrían afectar directamente a los niños con discapacidades y a sus familias: 1) la Oficina de Educación Especial y Servicios de Rehabilitación —que gestiona 15.000 millones de dólares en fondos para estudiantes con discapacidades y supervisa el cumplimiento de la Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA)— pasará al Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos; 2) la Oficina de Derechos Civiles —que hace cumplir las leyes contra la discriminación en las escuelas, incluidos muchos casos de discriminación por discapacidad— pasará al Departamento de Justicia.
👉 Es de esperar que surjan impugnaciones legales ante estos cambios, así que permanezcan atentos a las novedades.
💜 Lo más importante: ¡ParentsCAN sigue aquí para apoyar a las familias mientras ayudan a sus hijos a construir un futuro mejor! No duden en enviarnos un correo electrónico [email protected], llamarnos 7072537444 o visitarnos en nuestro horario de atención 🥰

06/18/2026

Have questions about IHSS? Check out IHSS Connect. They post a lot of helpful information about IHSS with the aim of making it easier to understand.

How IHSS works for disabled children in California — school hours, parent providers, the 2024 rule change, and your appeal rights.

06/16/2026

Looking for some fun summer activities? SF Zoo is free for kids 11yo and under on Mon-Fri throughout the month of June with a paid adult! And you can extend the fun with these zoo-themed sensory activities on the days leading up to your zoo visit and afterwards too — your kids will love your “Zoo Week”!!

61 Fabulous Zoo Activities for Kids: https://taminglittlemonsters.com/zoo-activities-for-kids/

06/12/2026

Have you heard of the “summer slide”? Summer slide is the learning loss that some kids experience over summer break. Unfortunately, this regression during summer is often more pronounced in children with special needs than their typical peers. But there are things that parents and caregivers can do. Check out these practical strategies to help prevent the summer slide and keep your child engaged.

Looking to keep your child learning and engaged this summer? Dr. Shirley Drelich shares nine practical, family-friendly strategies to help prevent the summer slide for students with disabilities.

06/11/2026

From June 8 to August 7, our Family Resource Center will be on a summer schedule. Please stop by and see us from 9-3, Monday through Friday.

Del 8 de junio al 7 de agosto, nuestro Centro de Recursos para Familias operará con horario de verano. Visítenos de 9:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m., de lunes a viernes.

06/11/2026

Mark your calendars!