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A Love Letter to ALL Families

The Weight of Guardianship: A Complex, Challenging, and Rewarding Role Being a court-appointed guardian is a significant legal responsibility that carries immense weight. It involves taking on the role of...

Cultural Intersections

Strengthing Relationships between parents and service providers during the holidays Cultural and religious beliefs play a pivotal role in shaping family dynamics. These beliefs become even more prominent during the...

5 Social Thinking Tips for Stress-Free Holidays

The holiday season can be a challenging time for families, especially those with children who have special needs. In this video, we’ll share five practical “social thinking” tips to help...

Create Halloween Costumes for Mobility Aids With Free Online Tutorials

Families across the country will soon begin preparing their Halloween costumes, and children living with disabilities who rely on mobility aids will once again face the unique challenges of this...

Transition Planning: Person-Centered Planning

According to Christa, one of the most essential tools and something you can do with or without the assistance of your school is creating a person-centered plan with your child...

Meet Abigail Krevsky

Meet: Abigail Krevsky Abigail works at Nour Coffee Shop as a back barista. She is proud of herself for making new friends, and she follows the belief to “Always Try.”...

Transition Planning: Interest Profile

There is no one right first step, but asking questions such as these might be an excellent place to start: What is your vision for the future? What interests you...

Meet Matt

Matt Matt is from The Nicholas Center and is being coached through adding postage to a certified letter. “Job coaches provide on-the-job task-related training for the participants that are specific...

Why Go To College?

There are many reasons to go to college, the most important of which is to become qualified for your desired career. Students attending IPSE (Inclusive Postsecondary Education) programs are more...

Bridging the Steps of Transition Planning for FUTURE Success

Start Here: Where to Begin when creating a plan Everyone needs a starting point, and for children with special needs, it often centers around transition planning. Families might ask when...