Green Jobs, Green Money!
By Ernst VanBergeijk, Ph.D., M.S.W. Can the recycling of consumer electronics lead to jobs for people with disabilities? As a parent of a child with a disability, two of the...
Disabilities
Memory Disabilities
Some children with learning disabilities have difficulty organizing their thoughts and verbally expressing them.
Educational Options After High School for Students with Special Needs
As a person with learning disabilities, or the parent of a student with LD, there are many decisions to be made about the future, post-high school. Maybe college is one option, or
Sharing “I CAN!” attitudes: Jordan Obrecht
Jordan Obrecht Living Life to the Fullest My son, Jordan, faces many challenges in life. He is blind, cognitive impaired, mild CP, and has epilepsy. In 2011, his teacher entered...
Tiny Light Kael
This little Tiny Light loves riding on his 24V John Deere tractor with trailer and riding in his Dad’s truck towing the cargo trailer or “fifth wheel.” Kael loves spending...
Tiny Light Dillan
Tiny Light Dillan is a brave little four-year-old who has a fighting spirit. He loves to race, dance, and play with his cars and trains and laugh with his family....
Real Moms Share: Janice Fialka Shares about Her Thoughts on a “Dance That Matters”
Janice Fialka is a well renowned author and speaker who contributed to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section. We asked her to give us an insight into herself, as well...
Tiny Light Noah
Tiny Light Noah, to most people, would look like a normal, small, three-year-old boy with lots of energy. He spends his time swimming, dancing, and playing with his dog, Java,...
The Parents’ Guide to Wheelchair Van Shopping
If you’re the parent of a child with disabilities that require a wheelchair, and you’ve been considering the purchase of a wheelchair accessible van, the following information should be helpful:
Tiny Light Isabel
Tiny Light Isabel is indeed tiny – and tough. She wasn’t expected to survive beyond birth, but she was able to breathe and feed on her own right from the...