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Navigate Life Texas: Resources for kids with disabilities and special needs
Navigate Life Texas: Resources for kids with disabilities and special needs
It’s a recipe for success when your child’s IEP Team sees your child’s potential and puts supports in place to help them be successful in school. This article provides some examples of my granddaughter’s needs and how her IEP Team helped her to be successful in school.
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More and more parents feel unprepared for this stage of their child’s life. We keep hearing over and over how scary this can be. Let’s start talking about it now to help ease some of the anxiety!
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If you’re looking for ideas on how to find and choose the “just right” health care provider for your child, you’ve come to the right place. This article provides information and resources to help you with this task!
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It’s no secret. West Texas can be a bit barren. Much of it is remote and resources for much of anything can be few and far between. But, through months of research, emails and phone calls, I have discovered that there are far more resources and in turn, far more people than you might think, just like you right in your area.
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Uniting Parents offers support to families caring for children with chronic illness and/or special health care needs at no cost. When you get to know these parents, who are also case managers, you will know that you are not alone.
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Is your child having problems learning at school? Is your child at grade level? Does your child’s behavior get in the way of learning? Do you know your child’s rights? This article provides some basic information about your child’s right to a public education.
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A 6th grade class is changed after living life with a friend with disability.
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It’s extremely important for people with disabilities to speak up for themselves. As parents of children with disabilities, we must teach our children how to do this. This article lists ideas for self-advocacy and taking steps toward greater independence.
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Do you know about the financial help or family resources your community has to offer? Your local faith-based organization, school or community center can help get you through a tough time. This article offers helpful tips to connect you with financial assistance resources.
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Do you recall your child's first ARD (Admission, Review & Dismissal) meeting? What was it like for you and your child? Did it change how you prepare? This article offers some tips to help you get ready for your child’s first ARD meeting.
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