For some schools, spring is Individualized Education Program (IEP) season. Whether you’re sitting down with the team for your first IEP meeting or your fifth, it’s always good to have...
By Ernst VanBergeijk, Ph.D., M.S.W. Can the recycling of consumer electronics lead to jobs for people with disabilities? As a parent of a child with a disability, two of the...
Children with learning disabilities often experience constant challenges at school. They experience frustration with increasing complexity of school work and constant demands of reading throughout all of their subject matter....
Our son was not given very good odds of surviving or thriving, but, he is doing both now! He has x linked hydrocephalus and we were told he might not...
New Savings Accounts May Fund Care for Individuals with Disabilities In December, amidst much euphoria, Congress passed and President Obama signed into law the ABLE Act of 2014 (Achieving a...
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself here soaking up the sun rays while enjoying the beautiful turquoise colored water. Feel the warm sand...
Cortney Kovack Cortney Kovack, 19 (CP, seizure disorder, visual impairment), is enjoying winter and snow! She loves to swim, participate in cheer leading (is on 2 teams), music, singing and...
Parents shared the following two words to describe their child’s personality. What two words would you use to describe your child/children? Related: Can you describe your child’s personality, using...
Balancing Independence In most states, there’s a presumption that individuals over the age of 18 are legally competent, regardless of any disabilities they may have. If no action is taken...
If you’ve ever been to an IEP meeting, you’ve (hopefully) received a copy of your rights and procedural safeguards. In fact, if you’re an old pro at IEP meetings, you...
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