Parenting
Discover How Project SEARCH Opens Doors to Employment
Project SEARCH is a transition-to-work program for young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities that is available throughout the United States. The program, developed at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, is unique...
Mommy’s Timeout: Autumn Sunset at the Great Smoky Mountain
Take a Time Out Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself admiring the Autumn Sunset at the Great Smoky Mountain. Take a...
The Change: No More Staying Under the Covers
The Change — that’s how the female elders of my youth referred to menopause, often in private, hushed conversations away from men and children. So much mystery and shame surrounded...
Empowering Students for the Future: A Guide to Transition Planning with Christa Fisher
Join Christa Fisher from Gwynedd Mercy University as she shares her passion for transition planning, a critical step for students with special needs moving from the classroom to the real...
Teaching Self-Advocacy: Essential Skills for Every Stage of Childhood
Empower your child to take charge of their future by teaching self-advocacy skills. Learn practical tips for nurturing independence, confidence, and decision-making at every stage of childhood. Watch the Video...
Building a Strong Home-School Relationship: It’s Like a Marriage
Discover how building a strong home-school relationship, much like a marriage, requires commitment, communication, and teamwork to support your child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and educational success. Learn practical tips...
Meet Nicholas McGee
College Success Story: Nicholas McGee College: Gwynedd University Brief Bio: Nick’s disability is Down Syndrome. All Gwynedd Mercy University’s Integrated Studies program students receive accommodations and modifications. Accommodations change...
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...
