“The Special Child” (April 27, 12:10 p.m. to 1:10 p.m) Parenting is tough enough, but the day-to-day uncertainties of raising a disabled child are immense. What options are available to such families and what choices must they make (i.e. spending down to poverty to get assistance)? What does the current research say about educational mainstreaming of disabled children and is that advice reflected in local care options? back