Transition services are processes that help youth with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their families prepare for adulthood. These services provide the support needed to help youth live as independently as possible.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
As a parent, you want to give equal attention to all your children, but when parenting a child with special health care needs, it can be very difficult. It may feel like there is not enough of your attention to go around. More importantly, your other kids might begin to feel left out or invisible.
Categories: Family Support
“Hopelighting” is a compilation of heartwarming stories featuring El Paso children with disabilities. It was written by parents for parents, educators and service providers who work with children with disabilities.
Categories: Family Support
2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Here’s what it’s meant to our lives.
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Words matter. Here’s why first-person language can make big changes.
Categories: Family Support
Finding durable medical equipment and transportation can be a challenge. But there are organizations and businesses that can help.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
From the moment Camila was born, I knew she would change my world. But it was not until third grade when she made the comment “I don’t want to live anymore” that I realized things were not right.
Categories: Family Support, Education & Schools
A new school year is starting and it’s time to get your child excited and ready to go. Here are some ideas and tips to help make starting a new school year easier for you and your child.
Categories: Education & Schools
There is a saying, “The days are long, but the years are short.” That is a very true statement for our family. Our daughter began her life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and look at her now!
Categories: Family Support
Here are some ideas for making the changes that come with the holiday season less stressful for your child.
Categories: Family Support