Opening Doors: Students With Disabilities Who Require Unique Support Structures

Welcome to opening doors. The term barrier has become synonymous with special education, and while it may be true that there are many barriers for students with disabilities in schools, it presents a narrative of constant struggle. In opening doors, rather than continuing the narrative, we consider the barrier and how to remove it. How can the door be opened? The following is a series of manuscripts that present evidence-based strategies and supports for building trusting relationships and creating a welcoming, safe environment. We aim to shift the narrative of school from a place of constant struggle to an open environment.