Tech Tools to Support Literacy Accommodations
As the summer comes to an end and school preparations start, many of you are, like us, reviewing accommodations with your child’s teachers and paraprofessionals, as well as with your...
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Step Back in Time: Experience the Charm of Hanging Clothes with the Clothesline Relay
Boost Teamwork and Motor Skills with a Fun Outdoor Game for All Ages As I flashback to my childhood years, I recall memories of when I was a young child,...
5 Park Trails that are Accessible to All: The Great Outdoors
Wheelchair Accessible Trails in America’s Most Beloved Parks People of all abilities love the outdoors, and there is nothing like going out into nature, especially during the warm summer months....
Life Skills You Can Help Your Child Practice This Summer!
There are so many important life skills that parents can help their children learn during the summer months. Many of these skills are things that students might not be directly...
Rep Payee Tip
“I’m sorry but you’re name is not on the records as Elizabeth’s representative payee.” “But, I am her legal guardian, doesn’t that work?” “Not for Social Security ( SSA) you...
Repetitive Behaviors: When and How to Intervene
Repetitive behaviors are very common among many neurodiverse individuals, and they often vary in the way they appear from person to person. These behaviors may include restricted interests, self-injurious behavior...
The Newborn Craniofacial Care Kit: Learn How Who and Why it was Created
WATCH NOW Click in to watch the video and learn more from creator and mom, Erin Ashayeri. Newborn Craniofacial Care Kit donation page: https://www.myface.org/welcome-baby/ myFace website: https://www.myface.org/ Helpful Articles...
Inspiring ‘CHAMPIONS’ Actor Talks about his NEW Movie out now!
Imagine starring in a movie with Woody Harrelson. Down’s syndrome didn’t stop actor Mathew Van Der Ahe from doing that. [Click to Listen to Podcast] Do you wonder just what...
Meet 3 Doctors Inspired by their Siblings to go into PM&R
Dr. Deanna Claus Our first resident is Dr. Deanna Claus, whose journey began when her youngest sister sustained a sever traumatic brain injury. More About Deanna Dr. Emily Gianetti...
Achieving a Better Quality of Life through Person Centered Planning
Have you heard about Person-centered planning? During the times of deinstitutionalization in the 1970’s, a group of passionate advocates who supported people with disabilities started to consider quality of life....
