The 4-1-1 on 504 Plans
What is a 504 Plan? How can a 504 Plan help my child? Is my child even eligible for a 504 Plan? “Section 504 is a federal law designed to...
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Improve Mobility with These Options for Financing a Van
There are enough challenges raising a child with special needs, and transportation and mobility should not add undue stress. Equipping a vehicle for wheelchair or specialty stroller access can be...
Emotional Freedom Technique: Tapping to Wellness for Ourselves and Our Children
Emotional Freedom Technique Are you up for a unique approach? Up to trying something that you have never done before? Giving it a whirl even though the rest of your...
Social Club Extends Inclusion Beyond the Classroom
Social Club “ Mainstreaming” was the original thought that brought many students with special needs out of specialized school and into the main stream with everyone else. It was a...
Fitness Activities: A Gateway Towards Introducing Social Skills
Ever read the laundry list of fantastic things that will happen when you enroll a child or teen in a sports, martial arts, gymnastics, or physical education program? The usual...
Why Me? Why My Child? Wisdom Found in the “Hero’s Journey”
Wisdom found in the “hero’s journey” Personal growth and expansion is so wondrous – the opening of a lotus flower – an I’mage from Buddhism. Representing a soul that is...
Successful Trips to the Dentist for Children with Disabilities
Say “Aah” Successful Trips to the Dentist It is estimated that approximately 20% of adults fear dental treatment to the point that they put off necessary visits. Children with disabilities...
The Best Advice I Have for Parents of Kids with Special Needs
Posted by Jacquie Gorman Sortland on Friday, February 12, 2016 To any parent with Special Needs kiddo, the best advice I have for you is don’t give up This is...
2016 Cover Winner: Lucas James Johnstone
Lucas James Johnstone Lucas James Johnstone (left, 13) was born with Down syndrome. Lucas loves all sports especially hockey, wrestling, swimming and body boarding and skiing. He just started skiing...
Able Account or Special Needs Trust: How to Decide?
Able Account or Special Needs Trust In December 2014, President Obama signed the Stephen Beck Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (“ABLE Act”) into law, authorizing states to create...