A new law called the ABLE Act will help many people with disabilities save money. Here’s what you need to know.
Categories: Insurance & Financial Help
It is important to address our children’s behaviors, but not always in the heat of the moment.
Categories: Family Support
I realize that while I may be an educated parent, I can always learn something new to help my son and other families navigate the world of disabilities. I have learned so much in an online course called "Partners in Policymaking."
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
All parents play an important role as their child’s advocate. For parents of children with disabilities, this role may last a lifetime. Yet it is also about giving your child the support they need to make their own choices.
Categories: Family Support
Students with disabilities are much more likely to be bullied than their nondisabled peers. When children don’t feel safe at school, it can have a devastating impact on their emotional growth and ability to learn.
Categories: Family Support
It’s is always good to find fun things to keep your children busy during the summer. Here are some ideas and examples of where to look and what to do.
Categories: Family Support
Summertime can seem very long when you have no plans for fun activities. But our area has lots of fun and free things to do if you just plan ahead.
Categories: Family Support
Typically, when most movie stars pass away, my son doesn’t think twice about it. However, the death of Carrie Fisher was on his mind for quite some time.
Categories: Family Support
Having friends to celebrate the happy times or to lean on during the sad times is important for most people. For my son, making friends isn’t easy, but we’re not giving up.
Categories: Family Support
Here’s what some people may not know about advocacy—and its impact on raising a child with a disability.
Categories: Family Support, Transition to Adulthood