Notes from the Mama Bear Diary: A Tale of Summer Inclusion
Summer Inclusion “As our son has grown, he has led the change and taught me a lot about letting go. My advocacy has been instrumental in his development. However, I...
Special Needs
Upright in the Upsee: Oh, the Places We’ll Go!
“Out of my pain and desperation came the idea for the Upsee and I am delighted to see it come to fruition”. ~Debby Einatan Inventor of the Upsee Necessity, they...
ASK Angie ASL – Exercising with Deaf Children
This month’s issue is about “getting moving”. When exercising with children who are deaf, or hard of hearing, some things should be taken into consideration. While it isn’t always the...
2014 Cover Winner: Beth Goddard
Beth Goddard Congratulations go out to Beth Goddard. She is the winner of the Mom & Me Cover contest. She is seen with her son, Robbie Batista, on a family...
Is Your Family Ready for Fun in the Water this Summer?
Water safety is a concern for all parents. This is especially true for the families of children with disabilities. While it poses some unique problems, it also carries some unique...
Can Food Make Us Sick?
Food can make you feel bad. Each of us are a unique being, no one else is just like us. Some of us suffer from diseases that require certain foods...
Sharing! Updates: Post Alpha-Bits, Matthew Stansky Memorial Music Room, & The Ultimate Trampoline Park
Post Alpha-Bits® Celebrates Reading Post Alpha-Bits® announces the establishment of 30 small community libraries across the nation to help children foster a lifelong love for reading and literature. Alpha-Bits partnered...
TELL US: What 10 Changes Would You Make?
If you could change 10 things in your life or in the special needs community, what woudl it be?
Physical Fitness and the IEP
The purpose of an IEP, by definition and design, is to incorporate a student-centered curriculum, or elements of a curriculum, that make sense for him or her.
Summer Camp Summer Fun
Summer Fun Summer camp should encourage the potential for new friendships, outdoor adventures, swimming, hiking, games and general fun. When you choose the right camp, it can provide all that...
