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Stop Bullies App is Education and Prevention Mechanism
Assistive Tech > Apps

Stop Bullies App is Education and Prevention Mechanism

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...there comes an app that completely...The iAlertEM Stop Bullies app from...iAlertEM Stop Bullies app from Ap...Stop Bullies app from Ap pddiction...that incredible app for 2012 and...iAlertEM is an app that allows students...Porter, CEO of Appddiction Studio....to create an app to empower schools...the iAlertEM app, and now the...support. The app is being implemented...
How to Stand Up to Bullying at School
Education > K-12

How to Stand Up to Bullying at School

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...included. I am terrified that he will be bullied. How can I help him not be victimized?...defending him/herself. The child who is bullied is picked out for some reason-it is...use good eye contact and signal to bullies that they have the capability to stand...*Telling a child who is bullying to "stop it" may or may not work. Sometimes...
What Happens to Disability Benefits When a Parent Dies
Legal > Government Benefits

What Happens to Disability Benefits When a Parent Dies

By James Williams
...SSDI Dependent Benefits Convert to Survivor Benefits. If your child receives benefits as a dependent of a parent's SSDI record, those benefits don't stop when the parent dies but instead convert to survivor benefits. Current dependent benefit: typically 50% of the parent's Primary Insurance Amount (PIA)....
Leaving Money to a Child with a Disability in Your Will: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Financial > Financial Planning

Leaving Money to a Child with a Disability in Your Will: Common Mistakes to Avoid

By James Williams
...they're suddenly over the SSI asset limit of $2,000 for individuals. Benefits stop. Medicaid coverage stops. The money you left to help them becomes the reason...support. The program sees the asset and terminates eligibility. Once benefits stop, reinstating them requires spending down the inheritance to below the asset...
Getting to Work Independently: Transit and Paratransit Training for Employees with Disabilities
Career > Skills Training

Getting to Work Independently: Transit and Paratransit Training for Employees with Disabilities

By Dr. Mia Wilson
...feel overwhelming on paper. Paratransit exists but requires navigating an application process that nobody walks you through. What I want you to know is...sequencing: which bus or train to take, where to transfer, how to recognize your stop Time management: building in buffer time, knowing what to do if you miss...
Customer Service Skills for Employment: Training and Accommodations
Career > Skills Training

Customer Service Skills for Employment: Training and Accommodations

By Dr. Mia Wilson
...make interactions more predictable. When you know what training addresses your specific needs and what accommodations to ask for, customer-facing roles stop being the jobs you rule out and start being options worth pursuing. What Customer Service Training Covers. Most customer service training covers three...
Addressing Visible Disabilities in Interviews: Proactive Disclosure Strategies
Career > Interviewing

Addressing Visible Disabilities in Interviews: Proactive Disclosure Strategies

By Liam Richardson
...frame the disability as something practical to address rather than something awkward to avoid. That's the shift. The interviewer gets permission to stop wondering if they should bring it up, and you get to steer the conversation toward capability instead of limitation. Three Openers That Let You Lead....
Supported Employment Services: Job Coaching and Placement Assistance
Career > Finding Jobs

Supported Employment Services: Job Coaching and Placement Assistance

By Oliver Bennett
...long-term check-ins and problem-solving after initial training ends The goal isn't just getting hired. It's staying employed. That's why coaching doesn't stop after the first week. How Job Coaching Works in Practice. A job coach is not a supervisor. They're there to help someone learn the job, adapt to the...
Trial Work Periods: Testing Employment While Keeping Disability Benefits
Career > Finding Jobs

Trial Work Periods: Testing Employment While Keeping Disability Benefits

By Oliver Bennett
...happens after the nine months are up. The trial work period isn't automatic approval to work forever. It's a defined window to see whether employment is...first. Months don't have to be consecutive. You could work two months in 2026, stop for a year, then work three more months in 2027. All five count toward your...
Isolation and Exclusion: Social Discrimination Against Disabled Employees
Career > Discrimination

Isolation and Exclusion: Social Discrimination Against Disabled Employees

By Oliver Smith
You're being left out of meetings where decisions get made. Conversations stop when you join a group. Project staffing happens in hallway discussions you're never part of. You know it's happening, and you know it's connected to...
Power Wheelchair Control Options: Joystick, Head Array, and Sip-Puff Systems Explained
Assistive Tech > Mobility

Power Wheelchair Control Options: Joystick, Head Array, and Sip-Puff Systems Explained

By Dr. Fiona Maddox
...their body. Here's what each system is, when it's appropriate, and what to expect during the evaluation...control. Others use a foot-operated joystick. Who it's appropriate for: Children with consistent hand, arm,...who can push in multiple directions and release to stop. What the ATP evaluates: Grip strength, range of...
After High School: What Families Need to Know About Transition Planning
News > Advocacy

After High School: What Families Need to Know About Transition Planning

By Amelia Harper
...means. Here's what they don't tell you early enough: at age 21, IDEA services stop. No more free appropriate public education. No more IEP. The support structure...don't tell you early enough: at age 21, IDEA services stop. No more free appropriate public education. No more IEP. The support structure that's been...

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