When 10-year-old Cash Nichols, who has spina bifida, wrote to YouTube star and former NASA engineer Mark Rober about his dream of an all-terrain wheelchair, he didn't expect his wish to actually come true. But in a heartwarming act of generosity and ingenuity, Rober acquired a used Extreme X8 off-road wheelchair and spent months modifying it into Cash's ultimate ride. The "Cash Mobile": Awesome and Kid-Friendly. The base Extreme X8 wheelchair was already an incredible machine—an $80,000 mobility device that can climb stairs and handle rugged off-road terrain. But Rober took it to the next level with a series of awesome upgrades: Larger, heavy-tread wheels for improved stability and traction An automated nerf turret mounted on the back for playtime A built-in entertainment system with video screens and game controllers Personalized decals, upholstery, and color scheme (black and green, Cash's favorites) Enhanced safety features like extra padding, a harness, and roll cage The finished "Cash Mobile" rivals any kids' dream go-kart or monster truck. As Cash took it for its inaugural off-road spin, his face lit up with pure joy. "This is the coolest wheelchair I've ever seen!" he exclaimed. His parents fought back tears seeing the newfound freedom and confidence the chair provided him. Adaptation and Accessibility: Wheelchairs for an Active Lifestyle. For kids and adults with mobility impairments, having a wheelchair that can handle more than just smooth indoor surfaces is life-changing. It allows them to participate in activities with family and friends, explore nature, and...

YouTube star Mark Rober gifted 10-year-old Cash Nichols an $80,000 wheelchair, granting him mobility and confidence.

Tricked-Out Wheels: Mark Rober's $80,000 Wheelchair Upgrade for 10-Year-Old Cash

When 10-year-old Cash Nichols, who has spina bifida, wrote to YouTube star and former NASA engineer Mark Rober about his dream of an all-terrain wheelchair, he didn't expect his wish to actually come true. But in a heartwarming act of generosity and ingenuity, Rober acquired a used Extreme X8 off-road wheelchair and spent months modifying it into Cash's ultimate ride. The "Cash Mobile": Awesome and Kid-Friendly. The base Extreme X8 wheelchair was already an incredible machine—an $80,000 mobility device that can climb stairs and handle rugged off-road terrain. But Rober took it to the next level with a series of awesome upgrades:  Larger, heavy-tread wheels for improved stability and traction An automated nerf turret mounted on the back for playtime A built-in entertainment system with video screens and game controllers Personalized decals, upholstery, and color scheme (black and green, Cash's favorites) Enhanced safety features like extra padding, a harness, and roll cage  The finished "Cash Mobile" rivals any kids' dream go-kart or monster truck. As Cash took it for its inaugural off-road spin, his face lit up with pure joy. "This is the coolest wheelchair I've ever seen!" he exclaimed. His parents fought back tears seeing the newfound freedom and confidence the chair provided him. Adaptation and Accessibility: Wheelchairs for an Active Lifestyle. For kids and adults with mobility impairments, having a wheelchair that can handle more than just smooth indoor surfaces is life-changing. It allows them to participate in activities with family and friends, explore nature, and...

Family Activities Bring a Good Time. Spring has finally arrived...and that means it's time for some adventures! I recall one of the big adventures for me as a 12 year old girl was going to the "Loop," Downtown Chicago. My girlfriend and I, along with my 14 year old sister and her girlfriend, went downtown by ourselves. Now it was quite a trip, because we had to take two busses each way. It was about 25 miles from our house. And we'd spend the day window shopping and going to lunch at the Woolworth's lunch counter. Other adventures took us bicycling to various parks or hiking in the forest preserves.   As a family, we'd often go to the museums during spring break. We went to the Field Museum, to the Natural History Museum to see the dinosaurs, and of course, to the Museum of Science and Industry. Once I had my own children, no longer living in Chicago but in Northern California, we'd go to the state capital or to Sutter's Fort, Indian Grinding Rock State Park, or to the railroad museum.  It really didn't matter what the adventure was, the important thing was that we were spending the day together as a family. So any type of adventure would do! Sometimes it would be a trip to the roller rink or to the movies.  As I recall all of these good times, I thought I'd give you a few suggestions for family activities that you...

Spring break is ideal for family adventures like museum visits, state parks, or indoor activities such as game night and crafts.

Spring Break Family Activities

Spring break is ideal for family adventures like museum visits, state parks, or indoor activities such as game night and crafts.

 The children's verse "April Showers bring May flowers" sets the theme for this month's fun ideas. For many families spring does bring unpredictable weather with some warm days and some cold days, rain and sometimes snow. When it is too cold to go outside kids can make a rainbow with spray bottles or bend water with a balloon. When the weather is warm outside they can set up a sprinkler obstacle course that will water the yard and provide a lot of fun.    Spray Bottle Rainbow     Items Needed     4 spray bottles — you can reuse bottles such as Windex   4 different colors of powdered paint   Large paper   Easel   Tablespoon     Fill each bottle ¾ of the way with warm water.   Add 1 tablespoon of powdered paint to each bottle.   Shake well until all of the paint is dissolved — add more paint as desired but make sure it all dissolves, or it will clog the spray bottle.   Hang a large piece of paper (flip chart paper works great) on the easel.   Allow each child to create a piece of art by spraying the colored water onto the paper.   Allow the paper to dry.    It is a good idea to put an old towel under the easel to catch drips of the colored water or...

This month's ideas include indoor rainbow art with spray bottles, static electricity experiments, and outdoor sprinkler obstacle courses.

April Showers

This month's ideas include indoor rainbow art with spray bottles, static electricity experiments, and outdoor sprinkler obstacle courses.

When people open their home to friends and family, they also open it to less desirable things like dirt and germs. The Amazing Mat lets you welcome guests in and keep dirt and germs out. Regular outdoor mats are breeding grounds for bacteria and retain dried dirt that is eventually brought into your house. The Amazing Mat traps this dirt and captures up to 99.9 percent of germs, bacteria, pollen, allergens, fungus, and even feces from your shoes — or pet's paws — before they can be tracked into your home. The Amazing Mat is a multi-layered indoor mat constructed with thin, clear, eco-friendly sheets. It uses the same powerful anti-bacterial adhesive as NASA and professional clean rooms where any stray particle of dirt and dust can destroy the germ-free environment. It is simple to use: when the top sheet gets dirty, just peel it away to reveal a new one underneath. The Amazing Mat consists of 30 recyclable sheets, which normally last for three months, depending on traffic. You can put the mat at any covered entrance to your house, garage, patio or workshop, and use it to create a clean, sanitary environment. It is available in six designs, from a popular sandstone look to Oriental to even a paw print design. It retails for $29.95 and can be purchased at https://www.theamazingmat.com.

The Amazing Mat, priced at $29.95, keeps out 99.9% of germs and dirt with its peelable, eco-friendly layers.

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 When people open their home to friends and family, they also open it to less desirable things like dirt and germs. The Amazing Mat lets you welcome guests in and keep dirt and germs out. Regular outdoor mats are breeding grounds for bacteria and retain dried dirt that is eventually brought into your house. The Amazing Mat traps this dirt and captures up to 99.9 percent of germs, bacteria, pollen, allergens, fungus, and even feces from your shoes — or pet's paws — before they can be tracked into your home.    The Amazing Mat is a multi-layered indoor mat constructed with thin, clear, eco-friendly sheets. It uses the same powerful anti-bacterial adhesive as NASA and professional clean rooms where any stray particle of dirt and dust can destroy the germ-free environment. It is simple to use: when the top sheet gets dirty, just peel it away to reveal a new one underneath. The Amazing Mat consists of 30 recyclable sheets, which normally last for three months, depending on traffic.    You can put the mat at any covered entrance to your house, garage, patio or workshop, and use it to create a clean, sanitary environment. It is available in six designs, from a popular sandstone look to Oriental to even a paw print design.    It retails for $29.95 and can be purchased at https://www.theamazingmat.com.       


Many parents of nonverbal children are familiar with the term AAC, or augmentive and alternative communication. AAC devices can cost hundreds of dollars, which is why many parents are turning to iPad apps as a reasonable alternative. Look2Learn is an AAC that allows users to communicate their wants and needs. Look2Learn is an extremely user-friendly app, and it was created under the idea that many AAC devices are too complicated to use or do not include customizable functions. With Look2Learn, users are able to record their own audio to accompany high-quality photos. The app also allows you to adjust the size of the picture for individuals with fine motor or visual challenges. For those individuals who need fewer choices, pictures can be hidden, and images can also be added as necessary. The user can also select "I need" instead of "I want." The app also includes categories, such as snacks, meals, indoor play, outdoor play, basic needs, and emotions. Look2Learn also includes a vocal component, so it gives children with communication difficulties a voice. The developers worked towards a voice that is not so robotic, as is typical with many AAC devices. Look2Learn was created by teachers, speech therapists, and school psychologists with experience educating individuals with communication challenges. Look2Learn is useful for children with autism spectrum disorders or those children with speech and language disorders. It is an exceptionally user-friendly app, and the Look2Learn website also includes an instruction manual...

Look2Learn is a user-friendly AAC app for nonverbal children, with customizable options like recorded audio, picture size, and categories.

Special Needs App of the Day: Look2Learn

 Many parents of nonverbal children are familiar with the term AAC, or augmentive and alternative communication. AAC devices can cost hundreds of dollars, which is why many parents are turning to iPad apps as a reasonable alternative. Look2Learn is an AAC that allows users to communicate their wants and needs.   Look2Learn is an extremely user-friendly app, and it was created under the idea that many AAC devices are too complicated to use or do not include customizable functions. With Look2Learn, users are able to record their own audio to accompany high-quality photos. The app also allows you to adjust the size of the picture for individuals with fine motor or visual challenges.   For those individuals who need fewer choices, pictures can be hidden, and images can also be added as necessary. The user can also select "I need" instead of "I want." The app also includes categories, such as snacks, meals, indoor play, outdoor play, basic needs, and emotions.   Look2Learn also includes a vocal component, so it gives children with communication difficulties a voice. The developers worked towards a voice that is not so robotic, as is typical with many AAC devices.   Look2Learn was created by teachers, speech therapists, and school psychologists with experience educating individuals with communication challenges. Look2Learn is useful for children with autism spectrum disorders or those children with speech and language disorders. It is an exceptionally user-friendly app, and the Look2Learn website also includes an instruction manual...

As the long, lazy days of summer approach, most of us look forward to the refuge from the mad rush of school mornings, homework evenings and extracurricular bedlam. But our kids still need some kind of framework for summer days. This is a deeper concern for parents whose special needs kids are vulnerable to regression when structure is removed. Here are some ideas for family fun that will maximize your child's success over the summer: Playgrounds built with special needs children in mind are fun for all kids. Try Shane's Inspiration in Griffith Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. park on Western Avenue and Aidan's Place in West Los Angeles. Find more at shanesinspiration.org. Water, Water, Everywhere! The Helen and Peter Bing Children's Garden at the Huntington is a paradise for children who love water, with magical "fog" glens and interactive fountains. Bring towels, a change of clothes and plenty of sunscreen. huntington.org. Nearby Kidspace offers a courtyard with water jets, as well as a wading stream and waterfall in their "backyard" play area, in addition to fantastic indoor and outdoor climbing structures and hands-on learning opportunities. Footwear is required, so bring crocs, sandals, or water shoes. Kidspacemuseum.org California Science Center's new "Ecosystems" exhibit provides eight different environments–including the River Zone, the Extreme Zone (with a real flash "flood" which rumbles through every ten minutes) and the Rot Room replete with such kid-pleasing critters as roaches, millipedes and maggots. There is also a lovely outside space, where kids can watch...

Explore summer activities for special needs kids, including playgrounds, water gardens, science exhibits, pools, and horseback riding.

Summer Fun for Families with Special Needs Kids

As the long, lazy days of summer approach, most of us look forward to the refuge from the mad rush of school mornings, homework evenings and extracurricular bedlam. But our kids still need some kind of framework for summer days. This is a deeper concern for parents whose special needs kids are vulnerable to regression when structure is removed. Here are some ideas for family fun that will maximize your child's success over the summer: Playgrounds built with special needs children in mind are fun for all kids. Try Shane's Inspiration in Griffith Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. park on Western Avenue and Aidan's Place in West Los Angeles. Find more at shanesinspiration.org. Water, Water, Everywhere! The Helen and Peter Bing Children's Garden at the Huntington is a paradise for children who love water, with magical "fog" glens and interactive fountains. Bring towels, a change of clothes and plenty of sunscreen. huntington.org. Nearby Kidspace offers a courtyard with water jets, as well as a wading stream and waterfall in their "backyard" play area, in addition to fantastic indoor and outdoor climbing structures and hands-on learning opportunities. Footwear is required, so bring crocs, sandals, or water shoes. Kidspacemuseum.org  California Science Center's new "Ecosystems" exhibit provides eight different environments–including the River Zone, the Extreme Zone (with a real flash "flood" which rumbles through every ten minutes) and the Rot Room replete with such kid-pleasing critters as roaches, millipedes and maggots. There is also a lovely outside space, where kids can watch...

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