It’s Never Too Late to Create a Life Plan for Your Loved One
WATCH NOW Join Eric Goll as he shares his family’s journey of shifting from isolation to empowerment for his sister with special needs. Discover that it’s never too late to...
Empowerment
Communities for Special Needs Families
Throughout our lives, we rely on others around us for different purposes including babysitting, educational supports, and many other needs. Being a family with special needs is no different, and...
Mental Health and Special Needs can Overlap: Expert Insights to Help
WATCH NOW Vital insights every parent raising a child with special needs should know about mental health. In this enlightening talk by Dr. Eric Levine, President, and CEO of CooperRiis,...
3 Ways to Empower Young Girls for a Bright Future!
Let’s empower young girls for a brighter future! We can encourage them to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), embrace failure as a learning opportunity, and use their voices...
Let Kids Fail: Why It Leads to Triumph
WATCH NOW Join Ellen Graham from Everyone Can Work to explore the power of embracing failures in parenting, particularly for children with special needs. Learn valuable insights on building...
The Vital Role of Freely Given Relationships in the Health of Our Loved Ones
A s social creatures, our survival and well-being are heavily reliant on connection. But, as the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted, isolation and disconnection can take a toll on our mental...
Asking Permission Empowers Youth
As the holidays approach, cameras will be snapping photos and social media will be blowing up with images of family gatherings, decorations, and cherubic children in their holiday outfits. Holiday...
The Most Valuable Sticker: I Voted
Part 3 in a series on using research to guide decision making For most of us, voting in an election seems more important today than in any previous time in...
Is Keeping Your Loved One Safe Detrimental to Their Growth?
There seems to be tension between safety and independence that we experience as families. Many families I’ve spoken with believe that if they allow their loved one to develop their...
Empowering Your Child for Better Communication with Healthcare Providers
Few people make important healthcare decisions without talking it over with a trusted family member or a caring friend. But for someone with a disability, this partnership can often lead...
