Travel Tips for Parents of Children with Sensory Integration Issues
My husband, Jim, and I are veterans. You see, we have served in a different kind of battle. We have survived traveling with a child who has special needs. I guess you could call it
Planning
Holiday Stress: 5 Ways to Reduce It
Holiday Stress: 5 Ways to Reduce It The holidays are fast approaching. Many families look forward to this time of year as it provides an opportunity to spend time with...
Inclusive Holiday Activities
Inclusive Holiday Activities The holiday season is a time for being together, family traditions, and showing people you care through thoughtful gift giving. Being part of a family with special...
Reach the Moon! Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Help Students with Disabilities (SWD)
“I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to...
Able Account or Special Needs Trust: How to Decide?
Able Account or Special Needs Trust In December 2014, President Obama signed the Stephen Beck Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (“ABLE Act”) into law, authorizing states to create...
Fall into Healthy Routines with Technology
Fall into Healthy Routines with Technology As summer takes a back seat to fall, the pace of life changes and routines, by necessity, become more structured. We at BridgingApps are...
Your First IEP Meeting
Your First IEP Meeting Imagine This… You walk into a room and you see at least 7 other people already sitting at a table. You are nervous. You feel like...
Mission Possible: Successful Family Vacations
Successful Family Vacations Vacations can be wonderful times, providing opportunities for family members to strengthen their relationships through shared experiences. Vacations can also be challenging times for families that include...
Whether it’s Your First IEP or You’re a Pro: 10 things to Cover at the Meeting
For some schools, spring is Individualized Education Program (IEP) season. Whether you’re sitting down with the team for your first IEP meeting or your fifth, it’s always good to have...
Independence + Security Balance: Balancing Independence with Security Guardianship and Its Alternatives
Balancing Independence In most states, there’s a presumption that individuals over the age of 18 are legally competent, regardless of any disabilities they may have. If no action is taken...
