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Assistive Tech > Mobility
Transport Wheelchairs vs. Self-Propelled Wheelchairs: Understanding the Difference
...Transport wheelchairs are designed to be pushed by a caregiver. Self-propelled wheelchairs have larger...wheels with hand rims, allowing the user to move independently. The decision between them isn't about optimism...travel. These chairs prioritize portability over independent use. Families often use transport wheelchairs...
News > Advocacy
The Federal Agency That Funds Independence for People with Disabilities Is Being Eliminated. Here's What Families Need to Know.
...funds Centers for Independent Living, caregiver...Independent Living, caregiver support...able to live independently and participate...Centers for Independent Living (CILs):...National Family Caregiver Support...Provides respite care, counseling,...family members who care for older adults...on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation...the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program...
News > Lifestyle
Teaching Life Skills for Independence: A Parent's Roadmap
...your child is right now. Life skills organize into six domains: Self-care: Bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating independently. Household...six domains: Self-care: Bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating independently. Household management: Cleaning, laundry, basic cooking, organizing personal...
Special Needs > Cystic Fibrosis
The CF Transition to Adult Care: How to Prepare Your Teen for Independent Health Management
Your teen's CF care has been coordinated...to adult CF care is a documented...have to derail care. Parents who...extend pediatric care to 21 if the...medication schedule independently, recognize early...directly with the care team. What Changes...in Adult CF Care. Pediatric CF...Pediatric CF care is family-centered....clinic. Adult CF care assumes the patient...manages their own care. Your presence...
Parenting > Adulthood
Housing Options for Adults with Disabilities: From Supported Living to Independence
...group homes to fully independent apartments. In between...arrangements, family care homes, and independent...family care homes, and independent living programs with...not on what you think independence should look like or what...are more deserving of independence. The only meaningful...preparation, personal care, and daily structure....
Education > Special Education
Aging Out of Special Education: A Parent's Guide to Transition Services and 18-22 Programs
...integrated employment, supported employment, or other work-based goals Independent living skills: where appropriate, goals related to daily living, self-care,...Independent living skills: where appropriate, goals related to daily living, self-care, and community participation Each goal must be based on age-appropriate...
Education > Higher Education
College Programs for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: What CTPs Offer
...designed to build independent living skills, career...independent living skills, career readiness, and social...academic coursework, career training, and independent...career training, and independent living instruction....participating in career-focused classes,...practical knowledge. Career training often takes...the idea of work. Independent living instruction...
Career > Skills Training
From School to Work: How Students with Disabilities Can Build Career Skills Before Graduation
...goals for postsecondary education, employment, and independent living. Parents and students prepare for that conversation,...exploration counseling introduces students to career options that match their interests and abilities....their interests and abilities. This is more than a career quiz. It includes learning about different industries,...
Career > Finding Jobs
Writing Your Resume When Employment Gaps Tell a Story You Can't Share
...something. That signal may be worse for your application than the gap itself. Career professionals who work regularly with disability job seekers recommend...can include entries for periods of non-traditional work. A few options: Independent Contractor / Freelancer. If you...
Assistive Tech > Mobility
Pediatric Wheelchairs: Manual vs. Power and When Kids Are Ready
...coordination to self-propel, when the family needs maximum portability, or when caregivers will be doing most of the pushing. They're lighter, easier to transport,...Power wheelchairs do something a manual chair cannot: they give a child independent mobility without requiring physical effort. For children with cerebral...
Assistive Tech > Software
Assistive Technology Revolutionizing the Lives of Individuals with Special Needs
...help individuals be more independent and take part in daily activities....Assistive Technology Promotes Independence. One of the main benefits...assistive technology is greater independence. With the right tools, individuals...Being able to do things independently with assistive technology...and reduces reliance on caregivers. Assistive Technology...
Assistive Tech > Vision
Assistive Technologies Revolutionizing Vision Impairment Care
...Beacon of Hope. Assistive technologies have become a beacon of hope for individuals with vision impairments. These tools empower people to live more independent and fulfilling lives. They provide new ways to access information, navigate environments, and engage with the world. From simple magnifiers to high-tech...