by Jaclyn | Feb 10, 2018 | Projects
The ARISE Coalition and Parents for Inclusive Education (“PIE”), two groups focused on improving education for students with disabilities in New York City, are working together to create a Student Advisory Panel on accessibility in the NYC public schools. The panel...
by Jaclyn | Sep 3, 2017 | Projects
PIE is currently focusing its work on advocating for more barrier-free schools for students with physical disabilities. We are not only looking to increase the number of opportunities and programs available to students with physical disabilities, but we are also...
by Jaclyn | Sep 3, 2017 | Projects
PIE is working with a professor at Teachers College to study and identify schools in NYC that have effective inclusive communities. The Study seeks to determine the key inclusive practices of the schools by interviewing various constituencies of the schools. The goal...
by Jaclyn | Sep 3, 2017 | Projects
PIE has been working in a collaborative effort with the DOE to hold an annual Inclusion Summit for students with and without disabilities across the City and from public schools from all boroughs. PIE spearheaded the concept and succeeded in advocating for the DOE to...
by caroline | Dec 8, 2011 | Projects
Members of PIE have been working on a powerpoint presentation outlining basic information with regard to the rights of students with disabilities and the value of including students with disabilities in school communities. The presentation is intended for parents of...
by caroline | Dec 8, 2011 | Projects
For the past two years, PIE has been working with the DOE to collaborate on an Inclusion Celebration for students throughout the City. The project has involved students submitting artistic pieces relating to the inclusion of students with disabilities in school...
