Robin Raiff (Sister): He’s Not Heavy, He’s My Brother
This issue’s “Real Moms Share” is actually a “Real Sister Shares” (she happens to also be a mom). Robin Raiff was raised in Kentucky and is one of six children....
Advocacy & Support
Holiday Stress: 5 Ways to Reduce It
Holiday Stress: 5 Ways to Reduce It The holidays are fast approaching. Many families look forward to this time of year as it provides an opportunity to spend time with...
Reach the Moon! Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Help Students with Disabilities (SWD)
“I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to...
Taking Control of Your Family’s Finances Following a Divorce
Taking Control of Your Family’s Finances When faced with the responsibility of managing your family finances for the first time, it can feel overwhelming when it isn’t something you were...
Is My Child Receiving FAPE?
You know the acronym – FAPE. But do you know what it means? Do you know what it means for your child? Spelled out, FAPE is a Free Appropriate Public...
Did You Know? Wheelchair Rain Poncho
Did you know that you can sew this easy Wheelchair Rain Poncho using the tutorial we found at AdaptingCreatively.blogspot.com? It is a great way to keep kids and their wheelchairs...
Unified Sports: A Great Way to Start Inclusion in a Fun and Positive Way
There are Unified Sports Programs all across the United States that are designed to promote, among other things, inclusion, acceptance, physical activity, friendship, respect, and understanding. We at Parenting Special...
Am I Invisible? by Samuel John De La Cerda
[ Video Source: valleypbs.org/ ] Samuel and Elijah DeLaCerda are 10-year-old twins from Fresno. Elijah has Down syndrome and Samuel does not. Their mom, Jami, is an inclusion advocate and...
Ways to Advocate for Yourself While on a Special Diet
Ways to Advocate for Yourself While on a Special Diet For those who are highly allergic, or cannot tolerate any chance of cross contamination, there are more and more restaurants...
Inclusive Bathrooms: Let’s Start Talking About It
Inclusive Bathrooms Just a few short months ago, it seemed as though the whole world was in an uproar about Target and their “All inclusive/transgender/ bi-sexual/gay bathroom” policy. People were...