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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
Back in the 1970s, there was a song called “Superman” by Donna Fargo with the line, “your hang-ups keep messing with mine…” I can so relate to that phrase!
Categories: Family Support
The concept of self-determination should be fostered in people with disabilities. Everyone should have a voice and choice in life.
Categories: Family Support
What is guardianship? Are there other options? One parent shares her emotional response to learning about guardianship and the many alternatives.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
Our doctor sent orders to get some new testing on my son. I called over to the office where the testing would be done, to set up the appointment. Boy, what an ordeal!
Categories: Diagnosis & Healthcare
Finding the perfect personal care attendant can be challenging, but not impossible. Here's how our family did it.
Categories: Family Support
We live in a world where we measure everything our kids do by a standard milestone measurement tool. Everything from potty training to speaking in full sentences is asked about at well-child check-ups.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
Nathan’s family was taken by surprise about the changes that happen as he turned 18. Three areas of Nathan’s life were impacted by his 18th birthday - education, healthcare, and guardianship.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
If no one ever talks about suicide, how will we ever help our children or ourselves avoid it or is it even possible?
Categories: Family Support
The Home and Community-Based Services Waiver (HCS) has made a huge difference in the way services can be provided to people with intellectual and physical disabilities. It has improved their lives.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
Making a decision that can affect our child’s whole life is difficult. There can be a lot of stress around making a decision that feels so important. I have learned, over the years, that there are some instances where it is best to say “no.”
Categories: Diagnosis & Healthcare, Family Support