BridgingApps’ “Go for the Goal – Your Story”
The BridgingApps Program of Easter Seals Greater Houston, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has launched Go For the Goal – Your Story contest; an invitation to those with disabilities to share...
Special Needs
Sharing “I CAN!” Attitudes: Proud Accomplishments
Anticipating Next Big DAY Picture taken on his graduation day from Mainstream Montessori receiving his certificate. This moment is so special for us as we were told upon his diagnosis,...
Am I Invisible? by Samuel John De La Cerda
[ Video Source: valleypbs.org/ ] Samuel and Elijah DeLaCerda are 10-year-old twins from Fresno. Elijah has Down syndrome and Samuel does not. Their mom, Jami, is an inclusion advocate and...
Learning Life Skills: Tech Can Play a Role
Learning Life Skills: Tech Can Play a Role As parents of children with disabilities, we do our best every day to ensure that our kids receive the supports and services...
Born to Shine: Learning to Find Strength in Differences
Born to Shine At 10 years old, Sam De La Cerda offers new perspectives on family dynamics, individuality, and inclusion in his new book, ‘Am I Invisible?’ The Fresno-born author...
4 Stages of Exercise Mastery
4 Stages of Exercise Mastery For several months Karl and Jack, two of my young adult athletes, were working towards medicine ball push throws without my providing a visual prompt....
Inclusive Bathrooms: Let’s Start Talking About It
Inclusive Bathrooms Just a few short months ago, it seemed as though the whole world was in an uproar about Target and their “All inclusive/transgender/ bi-sexual/gay bathroom” policy. People were...
Restraints in School: What Can You Do?
Restraints in School: What Can You Do? Zachary’s laughter has been called infectious. One specialist even opined it sounded much like Charles Schultz’s famous character, Snoopy. The breath-taking sounds of...
Inclusion: Why It Matters?
Inclusion: Why It Matters? Many people, in recent years, have asked me about my daughter’s education. “Why inclusion?” they ask. “Don’t you believe that Emily will be better off with...
How Can My Child Be Independent?
How Can My Child Be Independent? Independent/independence …. Not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself. We usually associate “independence” with...
