t2L Systems is the global resource for disabilities.  t2L Systems offers a set of comprehensive solutions to address problems typical to parents of individuals with disabilities. Parents gain peace of mind by eliminating their main problems in a practical manner.    

How does t2L Systems differ from their competition? 

t2L Systems is in the information business.  We provide parents of individuals with disabilities as well as individuals with disabilities the system based solutions to the problems and issues they are facing.  Our clients experience the results they are looking for, peace of mind. 

Outcomes

• Clients will have a good idea where they are going and what points still need to be worked on.
• Experience a richer, fuller life.
• Recommending system based solutions that are proven to work.
• Gain valuable insights on how they can develop and improve systems to address their challenges.

How can I help my child? 

If you want peace of mind, you’ve finally found it. Over the past 20 years, our coaches have discovered that many people waste a lot of time and money trying to handle their child’s problems alone.  Call us today to get more information about a variety of our service options.  Advocacy Basics Bootcamp is a good introductory course that clients complete at their own pace at home or work.  It shows clients the essential ingredients for addressing their main problems as a parent of an individual with a disability.  Click here to learn more about our Advocacy Basics Bootcamp.

What is the cost of my child's current educational situation? 

Based on research by educational specialist, Kafer (2002), there are many alarming costs associated with children with disabilities.  He noted that there are over six million children served by IDEA or 12% of all students.  Half of all special education students are learning disabled; an estimated 80-90% have reading problems. Kafer (2002) stated that the costs include:

• Disabled youth drop out of high school at twice the rate of non-disabled students.
• Disabled youth are less likely to find employment or enroll in higher education after graduation.                                                                      

The link to the resource above is http://www.heritage.org/Reasearch/Education/wm169.cfm.  Kafer (2002) defined disabled, services, and the Individual Education Program below. 

What should I do now?

Just wanted to up date you on Bob's IEP. We finally did have the meeting.
They have agreed to give Bob 1 1/2 hrs. of Speech/language ESY services
for 6 weeks.

They have increased his speech/language next year to 2 hrs. He will be
repeating Sp.K but we will meet at the end of Sept. to determine if he can
be integrated into a Reg.K for some of the day. They have refused to change
his Disability designator to Speech/Language from Learning Disability. We're
not to happy about that as you, Dr. Smith and my sister (25+ yrs. in
Spc.ED) all have said he should have the Speech/Language designator.  One of
the comments was that Dr. Smith didn't write in his report that the
designator should be changed. He did write that Bob has
Expressive/Receptive Speech delays. He didn't write specifically that the
designator should be changed because they did that after he saw Bob. He
asked what they had changed the designator to when he saw Jay and I to go
over his report on Shane. It was then that he told us the designator needed
to be changed. I guess they think we are making this up!  I feel there is
nothing I can do about this and find it very frustrating. My worry is that
some how Bob is going to be adversely affected by this decision.

They ended the meeting before we got through our brief. I think they didn't
want to talk about the child who has injured Bob. I don't think they
wanted that documented and this could also be the reason they kept changing
the dates my sister was to come observe and attend the IEP meeting. As I
told you the teacher told me he is on medication and getting therapy and the
child does seem to be MUCH better (good for him!). Jay says we should
just let it go. Any thoughts?

Bob has been on Focalin for one month now as is doing quite well. He no
longer sits in the belted chair, he is able to sit on his carpet square and
a regular chair. Bob's handwriting has changed drastically. We saw Dr. Smith
last Friday and he is very pleased with Bob's progress and is and is keeping
Bob at the lowest dose. I'm sure his teacher wasn't happy to hear
that as she told me she thought he needed more medication 1. Because the
usual dosage is 10mg and 2. because he doesn't always look at her when she
is teaching so he must not be attending. Dr. Smith was not happy with
these comments!

I asked about the Integrated Academics class at the IEP meeting. I got the
we're not saying much stares. The we really don't know about that program
routine. I find it unbelievable that the very people you rely onto use the
best programs possible for your child know nothing about the programs
offered by the school system in their specialized area. Mrs. Jones told me
Bob wouldn't qualify because he may have too severe disabilities. I did
check with the BOE and they seem to think that Bob doesn't have severe
enough disabilities to warrant that program. Who to believe?

One last thing. After I got home I realized there were some errors in the
meeting notes. Notably they had referenced a doctor not DR. Smith and
where it says refused parental requests they didn't put in that we had
requested the disability designator change and the reason for the refusal. I
emailed the school and have heard nothing. Is there anything I can do
about this now?

Thanks

Jane

What is an Individual Education Program (IEP)?

Kafer (2002) defined an Individual Education Program as a document developed by specialists, parents, teachers, and administrators, establishing annual goals for a child with a disability, and detailing the services that the public agency will provide to, or on behalf of the child.

What is a free and appropriate Public Education?

According to Kafer (2002), a free appropriate public education (FAPE) means special education services are provided to disabled students at public expense, under public supervision, and without charge. Such services must be provided in keeping with an Individual Education Program that meets the requirements of law.

What is a 504 Plan?