Finding Wonderful Horizons: Improving Children’s Quality of Life
Improving Children’s Quality of Life Everyone has the right to the best possible quality of life. Parents dream that their children will grow up to be happy, healthy, and fully...
Category: Transitions
Navigating Transitions How I did it!
3 Moms share about navigating transitions with their child [Click to Listen to Podcast] I asked three mothers to share their experiences with us regarding navigating various transitions with their...
What is a TPSID?
What is a TPSID? Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with intellectual Disability, or TPSID, are model demonstration projects funded by the US Department of education. Through a Request for...
How I Navigated My Child’s Transition: PJ Nein
PJ NEIN Family Snapshot: My name is PJ Nein, my husband and I have been together for 40 years and we have five children: One biological child, three adopted children...
How I Navigated My Child’s Transition: Sandra Cariker
Sandra Cariker Family Snapshot: My name is Sandra Cariker, and I’m married. Our 13-year-old son is Nathan. He has an intellectual disability. He also has epilepsy. His IQ is about...
What Employers Can Do for Employees Whose Children Have Special Needs
What Employers Can Do for Employees Whose Children Have Special Needs According to statistics from “Disability and American Families,” 2 out of every 7 of the 72.3 million families included...
How I Did It! Navigated My Child’s Transition: Erin Harris
Erin Harris Transitions occur at various points throughout the journey of life. We asked three mothers to share with us about their experiences navigating various transitions with their child(ren)? It...
Peaceful Fruits: Paving The Way for Socially Good Partnerships
Making a Difference | Peaceful Fruits: Paving The Way for Socially Good Partnerships [Click to Listen to Podcast] In today’s conversation, I am speaking with Evan Delahanty, the Founder and CEO of Peaceful Fruits, a socially good, snack startup...
Apps for Supporting Independence: The Transition to Adulthood
Transition to Adulthood Apps and mobile devices like iPads, tablets and smartphones can make a tremendous difference in the lives of people with disabilities like ADHD and other difficulties with...
Preparing for the First Apartment: Beyond Home Furnishings and Domestic Supplies
For many parents, a son or daughter’s move to their first apartment is a highly anticipated milestone on the path towards adulthood and independence. A parent’s role in preparing for...
