Disability Advocacy Organizations If you are looking for organizations that help disabled people, you’re at the right place. This will give you a starting point. Some day I’ll tell you the story about how the guy at the Office of Civil Rights put us on hold while he took his lunch break. Yep, he did. […]
Disability Resources for Families
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10 OSEP Dear Colleague and Guidance Letters every IEP Parent should Read.
OSEP Dear Colleague Letters Parents, here is another great tool for your advocacy toolkit. And yes, another issue that was brought to my attention in our Facebook group. Sometimes I forget what it is like to be an IEP newbie. So when a parent asked, “What’s an OSEP guidance letter?” I knew I had to […]
How to Discipline a Disabled Child~8 Tips for Success.
Disciplining a Special Needs Child. Several years ago, I was in Juvenile Court with a teen client. I was her IEP advocate, but on this day I was there for moral support. The grandmother had asked me to speak to the judge about her educational programming (or lack thereof, as it was). This teen had […]
10 Free Visual Timers for Kids and Autism.
Visual Timers It’s a fancy name for clock. Ha, just kidding. They aren’t all necessarily clocks. Usually a fancy version of a clock if it only had the second hand. Many kids need visual timers. They serve as a sensory or visual reminder of time. What goes around, comes around, right? Analog Clocks are sexy […]
21 Sensory and Light Play Activities for Older Kids.
Sensory Activities for Older Kids. It often feels like when it comes to sensory activities, older kids get left out. Like their sensory needs just disappear when they are a tween or teen, right? No, they don’t! Light play activities are popular and beneficial for all. But take a look around on the internet and […]
5 Secrets to Shopping at Produce Auctions and Flower Auctions.
Amish Produce Auctions I love shopping at our local Amish produce auction. My parents have frequently attended plant and nursery auctions and I wanted to try my hand at this. At first it can be intimidating, but with these tips, you can learn how to save money for your family and how to shop at […]
