Parks are a great place for children to run and play. This should be no different for children with disabilities. Thanks to accessible parks and playgrounds, it isn’t.
Categories: Family Support
School districts must find students who may have a disability and provide services if needed.
Categories: Education & Schools
I have 6 children. Among them, there are quite a few hidden disabilities: Type 1 diabetes, reactive attachment disorder, bipolar disorder, high-functioning autism, ADHD, anxiety, PTSD and depression.
Categories: Family Support
As parents, the work of assuring our child feels safe, secure, and valued at home, school, and in the community is challenging and full of risks. In Sandra Kaufmann’s book, she shares relatable ordeals and hard decisions their family had to make for their daughter with disabilities.
Categories: Family Support
I have learned that not everyone is capable of providing emotional support to parents of children with disabilities. There is limited help available with the day-to-day struggles associated with managing time, appointments, and responsibilities.
Categories: Family Support
Summer is near and that means so are the bugs. With kids, especially kids with disabilities, we have to be very aware of chemicals and harsh toxins that we may use. Here are some safe do-it-yourself (DIY) ideas to keep the bugs off and enjoy your summer.
Categories: Family Support
Parents of children with disabilities deal with many emotions and stresses. The daily demands of life and the needs of your child can often lead to feelings of isolation.
Categories: Family Support
As my son grows up, what does our family do next to help him transition into adulthood?
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
After one year at a high school that was not helping our son, we were able to get a transfer to the high school across town. And to our surprise our son is now a rock star.
Categories: Family Support, Education & Schools