Hula Hoop Time
Hula Hoops have been around (and played with) for as long as I can remember; I believe before 500 BC. Hula hoops were one of the most popular toys when...
Parenting
Millicent Nicole Huser Shares With Us…
Millicent Nicole Huser College is a goal for many, so it is “on the radar” early on in their lives. They prepare for it by taking certain classes, joining certain...
College is Now an Option for All: Preparing and Expanding Opportunities for Students with ID Go to College!
If the start of the school year 2021-22 is any indication, the opportunities for students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) to attend college is going to continue to expand. Currently, there...
Housing: The Best Home for the Individual Should Start By
Eric Goll is a family member and family coach who is on a mission to support 100,000 people with a developmental disability and their family to create an Awesome ‘Ordinary’...
Advocate more Effectively by Understanding the Public School Hierarchy
Public School Hierarchy We created the chart above to help parents and caregivers understand the leadership roles in the public school hierarchy. It is essential to know who to engage...
How Your Child’s Current Interests Can Help Them After High School Ends
Identifying Interests Observing your child’s natural interests during summer is an excellent way to identify potential career paths or fulfilling hobbies. Pay attention to what they enjoy doing the most,...
Fostering Healthy Relationships Part 3: Seven Tips for Empowering Kids for a Resilient Future
Empowering Kids for a Resilient Future As parents and family members, we have felt more than once like we’d like to wrap our kids in bubble wrap to help them...
How Parents Can Work Together to Help Their Child With Their Education
Parents Working Together “When you become a parent don’t allow anything in your life that you don’t want reproduced in your children.” –Anonymous The power of education starts at home...
Making House Guests Enjoyable: Tips for Families with Special Needs Children
One of the many things that can cause stress for families with special needs children is the isolation they may experience from friends and family. Families may avoid gatherings or...
Oddles Of Noodles
Hooray! Summer is Still Here! Barbeques, sunshine, blue skies, and plenty of vibrant colors surrounding us. It’s time to head outside and enjoy the weather. If you’re fortunate to own...
