It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Every year, just as I am finishing off the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers, I’ll run into a perky acquaintance who will ask, “Are you all ready for the holidays?”...
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Empowering Students: The Growing Landscape of Inclusive Higher Education
The potential is real for students with intellectual disabilities to go to college and pursue true employment. We are excited to highlight postsecondary education options that are available to them...
Solutions to Make Moving Easier with Your Special Needs Child
Moving to a New Home Individuals with special needs (and let’s be honest, most of us) can display difficulty with transitions and may have a tough time adjusting to change....
What is Think College? Do You Know?
Think College Discover how Think College is revolutionizing higher education by creating inclusive pathways for students with intellectual disabilities. Learn about their nationwide efforts to prepare students for college during...
What Now? Making the Transition to the Empty Nest
For most young adults in their 20’s there comes a time when an adult child lets you know, it’s time to move out and establish a life away from their...
Ford Motor Company’s Steps to Prepare Special Needs Kids for Driving with Confidence
In this video, Dr. Niambi Powell, a diversity, equity, and inclusion manager at Ford Motor Company, shares valuable advice for parents of special needs children. Learn how to help your...
5 Essential Interview Etiquette Tips to Share with Your Loved Ones
Professional Etiquette teacher Lisa Richey, founder of the American Academy of Etiquette, shares quick and effective tips to improve your interviewing skills. Learn about eye contact, handshakes, clear communication, posture,...
How to Stimulate and Support Your Child’s Motor Skill Development
Your Child’s Development In this video, Liz O’Hara, Parenting Special Needs Adapted PE teacher, shares her expertise on the developmental stages of motor skills in children aged from newborn to...
Progress Monitoring: What You Need to Know to Help Your Child Succeed
Parents and schools have tools to help students learn and succeed. Progress monitoring is one of those tools. Even if a child has a disability, they can still learn and...
Positive Behavior Support: How to Collaborate
How many of us remember when we heard our child has a special need? Time stops, and all that matters is finding out information on how to support them. In...
