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Assistive Tech > Apps
Stop Bullies App is Education and Prevention Mechanism
Every so often, there comes an app that completely revolutionizes the way we view mobile technology. The iAlertEM Stop Bullies app from Ap pddiction Studio is that incredible app for 2012 and beyond. iAlertEM is an app that allows students...
Assistive Tech > Apps
Using Technology to Keep Autistic Children Safe
...Caregivers can take certain steps to help ensure their autistic child’s safety: · Talk to neighbors about the child's tendency to wander and how they...emotionally debilitating for both the caregivers and the lost child. New technologies exist that allow...
Social Engagement > Dating and Relationships
Sexuality Education for People with Disabilities: Why It Matters and Where to Find It
...understand consent, recognize healthy boundaries, and navigate relationships safely. Yet many never receive it. The gap isn't theoretical. Research from UC...people with disabilities isn't about encouraging sexual activity. It's about safety, autonomy, and the ability to make informed decisions about your own body....
Social Engagement > Dating and Relationships
A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your Teen with Special Needs in Their First Relationships
...change that. What changes is the support structure they need to navigate it safely. You've spent years building frameworks for things other parents take for...whatever else came up, and this one rarely does. Teaching consent, managing safety, creating space for social connection while staying present enough to intervene:...
Research > Funding
Private Foundations Funding Disability Research: A Guide for Advocates and Families
When NIH autism research funding dropped 26% under recent federal budgets, the Simons Foundation became the safety net. Over the past decade, SFARI (Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative) has funded more than 2,100 publications across 360+ investigators....
Research > Drug Development
Should Your Child Participate in a Clinical Trial? A Parent's Decision Framework
...before FDA approval. Each phase answers a different question. Phase 1 tests safety in 20 to 100 people. Researchers are figuring out dosing, side effects,...tolerated. This is the highest-risk phase. The drug may not work at all; safety is the only question being answered. Phase 2 tests effectiveness in 100...
Parenting > Adulthood
Housing Options for Adults with Disabilities: From Supported Living to Independence
...independence. The only meaningful question is: what does your child need to live safely and work toward what they want? Group homes house 4–8 residents with 24-hour...have less control over household decisions. This setting fits people whose safety genuinely requires continuous oversight: medical complexity, behaviors that...
Therapies > Other
Deep Pressure Therapy and Weighted Blankets: What Parents of Children with Special Needs Should Know
Evidence-based guide to deep pressure tools: how proprioceptive input calms the nervous system, which tools work, and safety guidelines.
Financial > Grants
How to Get a USDA Section 504 Grant or Loan to Make Your Home Accessible
...$10,000 and loans up to $40,000 for accessibility modifications and health-and-safety repairs. If you're 62 or older, or have a household member with a disability,...$50,000 total. The money covers two categories of repairs: removing health or safety hazards, and making the home accessible...
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
ADHD Medication: Separating Facts from Fear for Parents
Research shows ADHD medication reduces accident and substance abuse risk. Here's what parents need to know about safety fears.
Research > Drug Development
The Drug Development Pipeline for Special Needs: What Parents Need to Know About How Treatments Go from Lab to FDA Approval
...three to six years. It's not regulated by the FDA yet, and there's no formal review process at this stage, but companies can't skip it. You need animal safety data to file an Investigational New Drug (IND) application, which is the legal permission to begin testing in humans. Most compounds fail here. They...
Research > Clinical Trials
The Questions Every Parent Should Ask Before Enrolling in a Clinical Trial
...They're the framework for understanding what participation involves, what risks you're accepting, and what rights you retain throughout. Questions About Safety and Risk. What are the specific risks of this trial compared to standard care? The consent form will list potential side effects. What you need to...