Inclusion: Why It Matters?
Inclusion: Why It Matters? Many people, in recent years, have asked me about my daughter’s education. “Why inclusion?” they ask. “Don’t you believe that Emily will be better off with...
Special Needs
How Can My Child Be Independent?
How Can My Child Be Independent? Independent / independence …. Not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself. We usually associate...
A Parent’s Roadmap to Improving Challenging Behavior With Positive Behavior Support
Positive behavior support transformed the life of our son, Richie, and our family as a whole. This article will share our experiences as we developed a better understanding of Richie’s...
Did You Know Camp Inspire Gives Hot Air Balloon Rides?
Camp Inspire to Give Hot Air Balloon Rides Camp Inspire, a camp specifically for ventilator-dependent children, has a six day, five night camp designed for children and teens with complex...
Learning Life Skills: Tech Can Play a Role
Learning Life Skills: Tech Can Play a Role As parents of children with disabilities, we do our best every day to ensure that our kids receive the supports and services...
Born to Shine: Learning to Find Strength in Differences
Born to Shine At 10 years old, Sam De La Cerda offers new perspectives on family dynamics, individuality, and inclusion in his new book, ‘Am I Invisible?’ The Fresno-born author...
4 Stages of Exercise Mastery
4 Stages of Exercise Mastery For several months Karl and Jack, two of my young adult athletes, were working towards medicine ball push throws without my providing a visual prompt....
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...
Organizing a schedule for your family!
Organizing a schedule for a family does not have to be difficult. Choose your method and stick with it! If you are a tech wiz, then an electronic planner might...
Why Using a Wheelchair Is the Opposite of Giving Up
WheelChair Freedom When your child is first diagnosed with a disability, I imagine it’s confusing. There are lots of signs and arrows. Lots of opinions. Lots of doctors. Lots of...
