Category Archives: Disability

My Migraine Story: In Honor of #GivingTuesday

Posted on November 30, 2021 by mdesmarteau

Today, I’m putting migraine on the map (you can see my face where Colorado is located on the map above).  You may not know that I struggle with chronic migraine but people like me fight silent battles each day. In … Continue reading →

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Diary of A New Normal – Day 24 in the Age of Coronavirus

Posted on April 7, 2020 by mdesmarteau

April 7, 2020 – Observations and Thoughts… Time for a New Plan. What do I do when I don’t know what to do next, you ask? If anyone reading this blog post knows me, I bet you can answer that … Continue reading →

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Applying for College Entrance and AP Testing Accommodations

Posted on February 27, 2019 by mdesmarteau

Do you have a student who has an IEP* or 504 Plan* and will attend high school next year (regardless of whether s/he also has an ALP*)? Do you think you’ll pursue accommodations for college entrance* or AP* testing? If … Continue reading →

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