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Costa Rica Takes the Win For Women's Basketball
News > Sports

Costa Rica Takes the Win For Women's Basketball

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...basketball teams, is on a...game between Team India and...India and Costa Rica. These...and Costa Rica. These amazing...case went to team Costa Rica!...went to team Costa Rica! Freddie...team Costa Rica! Freddie...stars of Team Costa Rica...stars of Team Costa Rica who...Team Costa Rica who were...Salazar of Costa Rica were...of Costa Rica were the...of how her team came together...
Awards Ceremony 200-Meter Kayaking Competition LA2015
News > Sports

Awards Ceremony 200-Meter Kayaking Competition LA2015

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...of the Special Olympics 200 meter kayaking competition. Germany, Greece, Costa Rica, Russia, Great Britain, Israel, Macau, Ireland, Hellas, and Exarchopoulos...Special Olympics 200 meter kayaking competition. Germany, Greece, Costa Rica, Russia, Great Britain, Israel, Macau, Ireland, Hellas, and Exarchopoulos...
How to Request a School Evaluation for Dyslexia: Your Rights and the Step-by-Step Process
Special Needs > Dyslexia

How to Request a School Evaluation for Dyslexia: Your Rights and the Step-by-Step Process

By Leslie Turner
...Here's what matters: under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), you have the legal right to request a comprehensive evaluation at no cost. The school has specific timelines they must follow, and if they refuse, you have options. This isn't a favor you're asking for. It's a procedural right...
Chromosomal Microarray vs. Whole Genome Sequencing: Which Genetic Test Is Right for Your Child?
Research > Genetics

Chromosomal Microarray vs. Whole Genome Sequencing: Which Genetic Test Is Right for Your Child?

By Aiden Moore

Compare CMA and WGS for autism, cerebral palsy, and developmental delays - costs, diagnostic yields, and when to use each test.

How Job Coaches Help Young Adults with Disabilities Succeed in the Workplace
Parenting > Adulthood

How Job Coaches Help Young Adults with Disabilities Succeed in the Workplace

By Nora Bloom
...culture, and help your young adult build the skills to succeed without someone standing next to them forever. Here's what they do, how to access them at no cost, and how job carving creates roles that match what your child can do instead of forcing them into roles they can't. What a Job Coach Does. A job coach...
The Complete Guide to Adaptive Sports Equipment Grants and Funding
News > Sports

The Complete Guide to Adaptive Sports Equipment Grants and Funding

By Brock Jefferson
...wheelchair. Then you looked up the price, and the conversation stopped. Equipment costs are the barrier parents cite most often when explaining why their child isn't...sports equipment. Some have been operating for decades. Some cover the full cost of a racing wheelchair. And most families have never heard of them. This...
Kendall Gretsch Won the First Gold at the 2026 Paralympics. She Chose This Sport After Para Triathlon Was Cut from Rio.
News > Sports

Kendall Gretsch Won the First Gold at the 2026 Paralympics. She Chose This Sport After Para Triathlon Was Cut from Rio.

By Brock Jefferson
...shooting: all ten targets down, 28.4 seconds ahead of the silver medalist. That margin doesn't happen by accident in a sport where a single missed target costs 150 meters of penalty skiing. She closed the Games with four medals across two disciplines: two golds, two bronzes. Seven career Paralympic golds. She's...
How to Get a USDA Section 504 Grant or Loan to Make Your Home Accessible
Financial > Grants

How to Get a USDA Section 504 Grant or Loan to Make Your Home Accessible

By Emma Turner
The wheelchair ramp your family needs costs $4,000. The bathroom remodel to make it accessible costs another $8,000....your family needs costs $4,000. The bathroom remodel to make it accessible costs another $8,000. You own your home, you're rural, and Medicaid doesn't cover...
Maryland Is Cutting $250 Million in Disability Services. Families Have Days to Push Back.
Legal > Government Benefits

Maryland Is Cutting $250 Million in Disability Services. Families Have Days to Push Back.

By James Williams
...proposal of $150 million. The state is closing a $1.5 billion budget gap. Senate President Bill Ferguson specifically cited DDA as "the place where the costs are escalating the fastest." The agency was underfunded by roughly $350 million over the past two fiscal years. Advocates won one major fight: the Senate...
How Vocational Rehabilitation Can Pay for Your College or Trade School
Financial > Scholarships

How Vocational Rehabilitation Can Pay for Your College or Trade School

By Sophie Turner
...those expenses are necessary to reach a specific career goal. If you meet eligibility criteria and your counselor approves your plan, VR can cover costs that financial aid won't touch. Here's what families need to know about how VR works, who qualifies, what it covers, and how to apply. What Vocational...
Using ABLE Accounts to Pay for Housing Without Losing SSI or Medicaid
Financial > Housing Assistance

Using ABLE Accounts to Pay for Housing Without Losing SSI or Medicaid

By Henry Bennett
...not terminated. Once the balance drops back below $100,000, SSI benefits resume. This structure creates a safe zone. Families can save for housing costs, build a cushion for rent or utilities, and withdraw funds as needed without triggering resource penalties. What Qualifies as a Housing Expense. ABLE...
Idaho Passed $22M in Medicaid Disability Cuts. Here's What Families Can Do Before the Governor Signs.
Legal > Government Benefits

Idaho Passed $22M in Medicaid Disability Cuts. Here's What Families Can Do Before the Governor Signs.

By James Williams
...residential habilitation services. Combined with last year's cuts, providers face a cumulative 10% rate reduction. When reimbursement doesn't cover operating costs, providers stop accepting Medicaid patients. Governor Little has 5 days from receipt of the bill to sign it into law, veto it, or allow it to pass without...

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