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Career > Advancement
Professional Vs. Personal
...hippotherapy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Durable Medical Equipment, tidal volume, Advanced Directives and a whole host of other words and phrases that we, as special...Autism Spectrum Disorder, Durable Medical Equipment, tidal volume, Advanced Directives and a whole host of other words and phrases that we, as special needs parents,...
Legal > Healthcare
Planning for Health Care Decision Making
...Preparation of a written advance directive, more...written advance directive, more commonly...decisions. What are Advance Directives? These...What are Advance Directives? These legal documents...and customized advance directive documents...customized advance directive documents are allowed....clauses to their advance directives. It...their advance directives. It is important...
Assistive Tech > Apps
Special Needs App of the Day: Fun with Directions
...pathologist, Fun with Directions is an iPad app designed...listening and following directions. In addition to...addition to teaching directions, Fun with Directions...Directions, Fun with Directions enhances learning...erase. Fun with Directions allows you to create...intermediate, and advanced). You can select...in the Fun with Directions games. For example,...
Career > Skills Training
Apprenticeships and On-the-Job Training for People with Disabilities
...programs that combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. They exist in trades like plumbing, electrical work, healthcare, IT, and advanced manufacturing. You earn a wage from day one. When you complete the program, you earn a nationally recognized credential. And by law, these programs...
Assistive Tech > Virtual Assistants
Free vs. Paid AI Assistants for Cognitive Support: ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Compared
...management apps. The question isn't whether to use them. It's which one, and whether paying $20 per month for ChatGPT Plus, Claude Pro, or Gemini Advanced is worth it when free versions already exist. What the feature lists don't tell you is that each of these tools has a distinct personality, and that...
News > Education
Louisiana Just Advanced a Bill That Would Make Schools Prove They're Correctly Serving Your Child in Special Ed. Here's What Families Need to Know.
Louisiana's House advanced HB 342 on April 15, 2026, with a 98-3 vote. The bill, introduced by Rep. Alonzo Knox (D-New Orleans) and co-authored by Rep. Kathy Edmonston, a Republican...
News > Research
The FDA Just Gave a Rare Pediatric Gene Therapy Its Fastest Regulatory Track. Here's What Families of Children with NGLY1 Deficiency Need to Know.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation to GS-100 on April 14, 2026, an investigational...the first treatment specifically targeting the underlying cause that has advanced to an accelerated regulatory pathway. NGLY1 Deficiency is a serious, life-threatening...
News > Technology
A Louisville Rehab Center Just Opened One of the Country's Most Advanced Assistive Technology Labs. Here's What Families Need to Know.
A $6M Louisville AT lab opened with advanced evaluation tech. What it means for families accessing AT services nationwide.
Education > K-12
Gifted Students with Disabilities: Serving Twice Exceptional Learners in K-12
...needs intervention. The gifted coordinator says they don't qualify for advanced services with those low scores. The special education team says they're...compensates for the disability until it doesn't. A fifth grader with dyslexia and advanced verbal skills can often decode meaning through context and vocabulary knowledge,...
Research > Clinical Trials
How to Find and Evaluate Clinical Trials for Your Child's Disability
...ClinicalTrials.gov. The basic search bar accepts condition names, but the advanced search gives you control over what you're seeing. Use the Advanced Search...the Advanced search gives you control over what you're seeing. Use the Advanced Search filters: Condition or disease: Enter the specific diagnosis:...
Education > Tutoring
How to Find and Vet a Qualified Special Needs Tutor
...with "some special ed experience." Bachelor's degree minimum. A college degree in education, psychology, or a related field is baseline. Tutors with advanced degrees like a master's in special education, reading specialist certification, or school psychology bring deeper training in assessment, instructional...
Special Needs > Mobility Limitations
Exciting Advancements in Wheelchairs for Kids: 2024 and Beyond
...pediatric wheelchairs continues to evolve, and 2024 promises some of the most advanced and life-changing models yet. From high-tech power chairs to ultra-lightweight...anticipated power chairs is the Robooter X40. This futuristic marvel features advanced robotics that sense the environment and automatically adjust settings to...