Fitness Challenge: Follow-up and Follow-through
Fitness Challenge Since the first part of this article was published in the March/April issue of PSN, a study conducted out of the University of California, Davis, suggests a relationship...
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Federal Student Aid for Students with Intellectual Disabilities: A Well-Kept Secret?
In 2008 Congress re-authorized the Higher Education Opportunities Act (P.L. 110 -315) with little fanfare. The Higher Education Opportunities Act (HEOA) under Title IV governs all Federal Student Aid. The...
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
Traveling Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Traveling with children can be difficult; traveling with a special needs child can be a nightmare! However,
Check it Out! Products You Can Use: Helpful Tools for Life
Helpful Tools for Life A Doll that Teaches Creativity and Flexibility Reviewed by AblePlay Lalaloopsy Jewel Sparkles Silly Hair dolls can play a lot of roles in a little girl’s...
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...
Don’t Fear the Easter Bunny! How to Avoid Harmful Easter Candy
Harmful Easter Candy A bunny with temper tantrums? An irritable, over-active rabbit who could not concentrate long enough to sort Easter baskets? “That’s what the Easter Bunny would be like...
Sharing “I CAN!” Attitudes: Emarie, Bailey, & Jeffrey
Egg-specially Proud This is our “Proud Moment” with our sweetie who has 18q- syndrome. This was Easter 2011, and I normally wouldn’t share such an embarrassing picture of myself… but...
Tiny Light Madison
This is Madison. Madison loves Max and Ruby. She loves to stack paper and spin shoes. Madison also loves ice cream. Madison has Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She...
Special Fans: Lindsey
“Favorite Pic” Lindsey Submitted by Jennie Lyon Post pics to our wall… and you just may be selected as our SPECIAL FAN! On our Fan page, just go to where...
