Eat Your Medicine
Have you ever wondered why a pre-packaged food has a longer expiration date than the same food made from scratch which spoils in a matter of days? Look at the...
Advocacy & Support
Real Moms Share: Janice Fialka Shares about Her Thoughts on a “Dance That Matters”
Janice Fialka is a well renowned author and speaker who contributed to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section. We asked her to give us an insight into herself, as well...
Did You Know About the Independent Living Center?
Do you know that every state has an “Independent Living Center” (ILC) that can assist families with transition planning, information and referral, peer support and independent living skills trainings? Visit...
Sharing! Updates: Tampa’s Champions, Caroline’s Cart, & Conscious Art
Tampa’s Champions for Children Champions for Children has received a significant accreditation and national endorsement through the Council on Accreditation (COA), an independent, New York-based not-for-profit organization. With this accreditation,...
Did You Know? National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
Did you know that the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) has a written guide to help find and keep a job for those involved in...
Adapted Phy. Ed. Is It in Your Child’s IEP? It Should Be.
Several years ago I was working with one of my in-home athletes and his visiting uncle asked “Doesn’t he get gym at school?” I assumed the answer was, as it...
Planning for Your Special Child’s Future: It’s Never “Too Early” to Start!
Planning for your Special Child’s Future: It’s never “too early” to start! As administrators of two transition programs, we are often asked by parents “How can I best help my...
Changing Lives,One Goal at a Time
Team sports are one of the defining experiences of childhood. Weekday practices, Saturdays on the field, victory, defeat and a sense of
CAMP LIFE Changes Lives
CAMP LIFE At the age of 14, a seed of inspiration was planted in Sterling Leija. She began volunteering at a camp for children with special needs called Camp CAMP...
Angels on Stage
Angels on Stage Perception, Not Perfection The excitement at the rehearsal studio each Saturday morning is palpable. As each of the actors and actresses enter the room, they high-five their...
