Last Chance to Order Inclusion Matters T-Shirts!

SRVUSD has designated the week of January 22-26 as Inclusive Schools Week. To celebrate inclusion of all students with disabilities district wide, PTA has promoted the opportunity to purchase Inclusion Matters T-shirts with the intent that they be worn on January 26th, the final day of Inclusive Schools week. If you haven't yet ordered one and would still like to, Dougherty Valley High School PTSA is still accepting orders until January 9, 2024. Order Your T-Shirt at: https://srvusd2024.itemorder.com/

The shirt design includes the message "Inclusion Matters @SRVUSD" and an image of the disability pride flag and aims to promote awareness of the positive pride felt by those in the disability community. Each element of the flag holds meaning, reflecting the diverse experiences within the disability community:

The Black Field:

• Significance: The faded charcoal base symbolizes mourning for disabled individuals who have been victimized by ableism or lost to disability-fueled violence, abuse, negligence, and death. It also represents the collective rage and protest against the mistreatment of people with disabilities.
• T-Shirt Color: Black or black heather, embodying the spirit of remembrance and resilience.

The Lightning Bolt:

• Significance: The lightning bolt shape signifies the non-lateral lives that many disabled people lead, often requiring them to adapt themselves or their paths to navigate an inaccessible society.

The Colors:

• Green: Represents sensory perception disabilities.
• Blue: Symbolizes mental illness.
• White: Denotes invisible disabilities and/or undiagnosed disabilities.
• Yellow: Represents cognitive and intellectual disabilities.
• Red: Symbolizes physical disabilities.

Thank you for your participation and commitment to fostering a culture of acceptance and understanding!

SRVUSD is Seeking Members for New Resource Parent Network 

The Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Community Advisory Committee (CAC) in SRVUSD is seeking dedicated special education parents to become part of our Resource Parent Network. By becoming a Resource Parent you can inspire, uplift, and empower others while fostering a sense of togetherness within our special education community. Your experience and wisdom can make a world of difference to other parents navigating the complex world of special education. Do you ever wish there was another parent there to guide you when you embarked on your special education journey? We invite you to become the support you wished for! If you are interested we invite you to learn more and please take this short interest form no later than January 12, 2024.