Transition to Adulthood Apps and mobile devices like iPads, tablets and smartphones can make a tremendous difference in the lives of people with disabilities like ADHD and other difficulties with...
For many parents, a son or daughter’s move to their first apartment is a highly anticipated milestone on the path towards adulthood and independence. A parent’s role in preparing for...
“We don’t just think of Instacart as an incredibly convenient product delivery app, but as a powerful tool for independence.” Instacart is a service in which a customer selects and...
SCOOOT New Device Gives Disabled Kids Freedom to ‘Scooot’ Scooot is a 3-in-1 rider that allows children with disabilities to move and play without an adult’s help. Scooot is the...
Over the next four issues, Minerva & Nelson Santiago from Picasso & Einstein invite you to learn about “Person-Ventured” Entrepreneurship. This article will demystify the erroneous concepts of entrepreneurship and...
Teaching financial literacy to teens and young adults is critically important regardless of whether they have a disability or not. Financial literacy is a complex behavior that is the cornerstone...
IEP Goals and Your Child’s Future Many parents, including myself, were/are unaware that the IEP is more than “just” a plan for your child; it is a legal document and...
We want our children to be as independent as possible; learning to successfully negotiate life circumstances on their own. Self-awareness (i.e., understanding what they are doing and what is occurring...
A few days ago I went to get into my car. A seemingly, simple thing to do, right? It was a typical, mid-afternoon Summer, but as I opened the door,...
Person-Ventured Entrepreneurship “I sincerely believe that if you ignite the spark that lies in all children— whether they are special needs or not— every single child will exceed realistic expectations.”...
