AN AFFILIATE OF THE LIFE SPAN INSTITUTE & THE DEPT. OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

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Stopping the "R" Word

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Rud Turnbull, co-founder of the Beach Center, was on a recent Fox News interview regarding the importance of stopping the use of the "R" word.

Book: The Exceptional Life of Jay Turnbull

Book about the exceptional life of Jay Turnbull

Jay Turnbull inspired us to create the Beach Center. Now you can read about his life and about how Rud and Ann, with their daughters Amy and Kate and colleagues, created a life of dignity for him.

Foundations Treasure Chest

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Foundations for Early Childhood Self-Determination Treasure Chest is available to help families and practitioners support young children to start the process of self-determination earlier in life.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

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Visit the national Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports website to explore the resources and research which supports over 14,000 schools implementing PBIS. Schools implementing PBIS to fidelity experience lower rates of office referrals and suspensions as well as improvements in school culture.