Low Self-Esteem and Impact on Students with Disabilities Students with disabilities may face many struggles including feeling confident in educational settings and social situations. By recognizing and helping students with…
What Siblings of Those with Disabilities Face at Home It’s not uncommon for siblings of individuals with disabilities to feel like they’re alone in their experiences. If your neurotypical or…
My Future, My Voice, My Choice In our world, speaking up for what you need and believe can make a big difference. For students with disabilities, self-advocacy is not only…
Start the New Year with Resources to Support Decision Making The UPC offers these valuable tools to help families navigate important decisions: 1. The Choices Booklet: Purpose: Helps caregivers understand…
Talking About Sexuality and Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities It’s important to acknowledge that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) have their own thoughts and feelings about…
Turning Caregiver Skills into a Profession Navigating the journey of caring for a loved one with a disability can provide many opportunities to grow in areas that can benefit others.…
Goal Setting for Children with Disabilities Supporting your child with a disability in setting goals for the New Year is a meaningful way to foster their growth, build their confidence,…
IEP Prep Guide: Preschool to Kindergarten When students with disabilities move from Early Childhood Special Education services into kindergarten, it’s an exciting and significant transition. Planning with your child’s Individualized…