Homeschooling During the Pandemic Is Tough, Especially For Students with Disabilities

If you’re a parent of a school-aged child, this episode is for you. If you’re a parent of a child with a disability, this episode is especially for you. It’s been a real challenge to work from home and also teach your kids - and this is even harder for parents who are essential workers. How are they able to teach their kids if they themselves aren’t at home? Many parents also can't afford someone to come to their house to teach their kids. But even if you can afford it, are people even willing to come to your house? Imagine if your child has a disability? These challenges are often magnified because of that increase in need. This episode addresses children with disabilities and the challenges their parents are facing during the coronavirus pandemic, and also offers some ideas to help parents and school districts figure this stuff out. Our guest are special education attorney Jennifer Laviano, an alum from the Quinnipiac University School of Law, and Julie Swanson, who works as a special education advocate, helping parents navigate the complicated world of special education. Isolated Together is a podcast of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio, and hosted by David DesRoches, director of community programming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices