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Research > Funding
Investing in Support and Innovation for Special Needs Communities
...lives better. Supporting Families and Caregivers. Families and caregivers of people with special needs are heroes. They work hard every day to give love and support. But they need help too. Some of the money for research goes to finding ways to make their lives easier. Things like respite care, support...
Parenting > General
Inclusive Easter Celebrations: Joyful Ideas for Families with a Visually Impaired Child
...ages to celebrate, share, and enjoy the warmth of loved ones. However, for families with a visually impaired...impaired child, creating an Easter celebration that's inclusive and enjoyable for everyone can pose unique challenges....experiences. Here's a guide to making your Easter inclusive, fun, and memorable for every bunny in the family,...
Social Engagement > Dating and Relationships
Understanding the Dynamics of Special Needs Dating
...Comprehensive Guide. Understanding the dynamics of dating when you or a loved one has special needs can feel like venturing onto a winding path with...misconceptions and embracing our unique strengths, we can pave the way for inclusive, fulfilling relationships. Within the sphere of special needs, there's a...
Legal > Housing
Finding Home: Decoding Housing Laws for Special Needs Individuals
...critical cornerstone of independent, fulfilling lives - more accessible and understandable. No matter where you are on your journey, whether you or a loved one is seeking a home, this article is an empathetic guide through the foundational legal protections related to housing for individuals with special...
Legal > Employment
Legal Provisions and Employment Accommodations for Special Needs
Understanding the Legal Rights and Employment Opportunities for People with Special Needs. For those of us with loved ones or friends with special needs, one of the most concerning questions is concerning their rights and employment opportunities. Our legal system...
Special Needs > General Special Needs
Healing Tyler: Awareness for Nephrotic Syndrome
Bravery, down to earth nature, and love of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) — well, that's a start for describing Tyler...(MMA) — well, that's a start for describing Tyler Ransom, but it's not all-inclusive. Tyler has Nephrotic Syndrome, a kidney disease in which valuable protein...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Autism Book Giveaways and Resources
...library includes: You're Going to Love this Kid! Professional Development...Development Package DVD You're Going to Love this Kid! Teaching Students with...Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom, Second Edition From...Differentiate Instruction in K–12 Inclusive Classrooms "Just Give Him the...
Social Engagement > Dating and Relationships
Unlocking the Potential: A Roadmap to Building Healthy Relationships for Individuals with Special Needs
...special needs, like all people, have the capacity to love, be loved, and interact engagingly in social contexts....like all people, have the capacity to love, be loved, and interact engagingly in social contexts. It's...from limitation to potential, from isolation to inclusion. The Adventure of Social Engagement Social engagement...
Special Needs > Down Syndrome
The Joys Of Parenting A Child With Down Syndrome
...with Down syndrome is also a great opportunity to teach other people about inclusion and acceptance. The Challenges Of Parenting A Child With Down Syndrome....and child is unique, and the challenges faced by both are great. But the love and pride that come with raising a child with Down syndrome are even greater....
Education > Accommodations
Is Karate in Your Child's IEP?
...I notice the children I teach in schools have a different outlook on training than those that attend my studio after school. The children in school love and look forward to the change during the school day, while those attending my studio after school dread leaving their comfortable couch, play dates...
Global Insights > Education
What U.S. Parents Can Learn from How Other Countries Educate Students with Disabilities
International approaches to inclusive education reveal structural alternatives to the adversarial IEP system U.S. parents navigate.
Global Insights > Education
Inside Inclusive Classrooms: What Co-Teaching Models Actually Look Like
...placement is working. The Six Co-Teaching Models. These models come from educational research on collaborative instruction. Schools implementing inclusive practices train teachers in all six, but in practice most classrooms rely heavily on two or three depending on class size, space, and teacher rapport....