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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
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
In our efforts to protect our children, we sometimes make decisions that limit their growth and happiness. What’s a parent to do? Here's one idea.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
Todd is in the 9th grade and has an intellectual disability. When he graduates high school, Todd wants to live on his own and work at a pet store. How do we help Todd follow his dreams?
Categories: Education & Schools, Transition to Adulthood
Without the structure and routine of school, summer can be a stressful time for our children. But summer can also be a good time to help our children try new things and become more independent. Summer camps offer fun, safe, and appropriate activities for children of all abilities.
Categories: Family Support
Texas Project FIRST is a bilingual website that provides consistent, accurate information on a variety of special education topics. Their goal is to help parents make more informed decisions about their child’s education.
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Learn about one young man's path to getting his first job—and how to transition into the workplace with the help of your child's high-school transition program and teacher assistance.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
Networking with other parents is an important way to get advice and tips. Here are some ways you can learn about new resources and get the support you need.
Categories: Family Support