When you’re planning an outdoor event, you need to make sure it’s ADA-compliant. Use this guide to help you follow the regulations and guidelines.
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What To Consider When Selecting Your Child’s Godparent
A godparent can serve many roles, acting as a guide for your child as they grow into their faith and keeping them safe. It’s important to pick the right person.
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There are ADA guidelines all towns and cities must follow. Learn more about the impact of these guidelines and how they shape communities in this blog.
Read MoreThe Consequences of Damaged Handrails at Home
Many homeowners overlook the consequences of damaged handrails, but we’re discussing this and so much more in this brief guide for homeowner safety.
Read MoreHow To Make Houses Safer for Children With Special Needs
Explore key methods to transform your home into a safe, accessible space for children with special needs. These tips focus on mobility, security, and comfort.
Read MoreSpecial Needs Moms Need Your Support
Special Needs Moms Need Your Support The birth of a child with a disability can have profound effects on a family. It can alter expectations, create new roles and change the way a family functions. Parents and family members need to be informed and involved in planning services for their children with disabilities. They also need to know that they have rights. 1. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. The parents of children with disabilities are often in need of both emotional and practical support. The former can be…
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Raising Special Needs Children Nothing can prepare parents for the challenges of raising a special needs child. Most of the regular child-raising issues still apply, but there are also many things that will be unique to the situation. Adding to these unique considerations is the emotional component that must not be overlooked. Families must recognize their personal stress levels and consider parental self-compassion as a necessary part of family-focused care. 1. Know Your Child’s Needs When your child has special needs, you will have more than the typical parenting worries…
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A solitary piece of written composition forming an independent part of a publication, such as a newspaper or magazine. Provide positive role models with disabilities such as Nobel Prize winning geneticist Carol Greider (learning disability), film director Steven Spielberg and animal scientist Temple Grandin (autistic spectrum disorder). This will inspire students to think, “If they can do it, I can too.” It is also important to offer the right strategy training and accommodations. Find out what they’re good at. It’s important for special needs people to be treated with kindness,…
Read MoreIndividualized Learning Plan – A Powerful Tool for Self-Reflection and Goal-Setting
Individualized Learning Plan – A Powerful Tool for Self-Reflection and Goal-Setting Individualized Learning Plans are an effective way to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning. They can also be a powerful tool for self-reflection and goal-setting. Educators conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify each student’s abilities, strengths, and interests. This helps them establish SMART goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-based. It’s a personalized learning experience An Individualized Learning Plan is a self-directed goal setting process that encourages student ownership of their education. It is…
Read MoreWhat is Dyslexia?
What is Dyslexia? A person’s brain processes letters and words differently when they have dyslexia. This processing difference is caused by inherited genes and the quality of literacy instruction. Children with dyslexia need effective, structured literacy instruction to manage their difficulties. Federal laws entitle them to special help in school, including extra time for tests and assistance with taking notes. It’s a brain disorder Many people who struggle with dyslexia feel like they are somehow damaged or flawed. They may even have the same difficulties in other parts of their…
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