Be the agent of change. You can make a difference. Help bring down the barriers while building friendships between those with disabilities and those without.
Categories: Family Support
My daughter, who is mostly nonverbal, can communicate with people who know how to listen.
Categories: Family Support
Be the one who is her friend.
Categories: Family Support
Hugging is a topic that comes up over and over again in the world of disability and special education.
Categories: Family Support
As a mom with a child who has disabilities, I realized that we are all interdependent. Needing help isn’t a bad thing.
Categories: Family Support
There are many benefits to bringing a friend or companion to your child’s IEP meetings.
Categories: Education & Schools
One mom tells about the early prognosis of her young daughter and how she rose against all the naysaying.
Categories: Family Support
My daughter had a date coming up. She was going to dinner at a restaurant with a young man. But first there was work to do.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
I have a friend who is full of wisdom. He has autism, and I have learned important things from him. The lessons learned include slowing down to enjoy the details.
Categories: Family Support
One mom explains the process of choosing social events and responsibilities for her family. There is a series of questions to consider before accepting an invitation or going to an activity.
Categories: Family Support