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...
Transitions & Life
Why Volunteerism Matters for Individuals with Special Needs!
WATCH NOW Discover the positive impact of volunteer work for individuals with special needs in this transformative video. Jeff Hancock from Employee U shares insights on how volunteerism brings purpose,...
Life Skills Activity Pack
FREE DOWNLOADS: Life Skills Activity Pack Introducing the LIFE SKILLS Activity Pack Download – perfect for parents raising children with special needs! Teaching your child important life skills doesn’t have...
Ready, Set…School: Strategies for Parents of Infant and Toddlers to Prepare for the Upcoming School Year
[K-12+ Beyond] Summer is a time to slow down, kick back and lean into all that summer family fun. As a parent, I know you’re thinking, “slow down …hey, no...
The Vital Role of Freely Given Relationships in the Health of Our Loved Ones
A s social creatures, our survival and well-being are heavily reliant on connection. But, as the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted, isolation and disconnection can take a toll on our mental...
Research to Practice: Teaching Peers to Improve Conversation with Autistic Teens
Even in inclusive settings, high school can be a very lonely place for autistic teens or students with intellectual disability. Unlike struggling in an academic area where accommodations are typically...
College: A Choice for Everyone!
Your Future’s So Bright!Begin preparing today for tomorrow FREE DOWNLOAD This 14 page download will show you that college and employment can be an option for your young adult. You...
Talking with Supported Entrepreneur Tina Bagon (with Sarah Shaw)
[Click to Listen to Podcast] What is a Supported Entrepreneur? Could one help you or a loved one? I am speaking with Tina Bagon and her Mentor/Consultant Sarah Shaw...
Tip to Grow Your Loved Ones’ Independence
[Click to Listen to Podcast] Eric Goll asked over 9,500 families, “What their #1 Strategy was for helping their loved one with a developmental disability gain more independence?” He received...
College: A Choice for Everyone
We do many things related to postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability (ID) – we conduct research into best practices, provide technical assistance for program development and improvement, create...
