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School Inclusion The movement towards school inclusion for persons with disabilities has been a long journey and efforts to improve inclusion are ongoing. Studies have shown that inclusion is beneficial […]

The Transition IEP The Transition IEP (Individualized Education Program) is like a road map for your student’s future life. It will help your student decide what they want their future […]

Social and Emotional Learning for All Ages Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a process by which young people and adults acquire skills of managing emotions, learning empathy for others […]

Healthcare Transition Does your young adult know what to do in a health emergency? If they have a chronic condition, do they know how to make the shift to an […]

Maintaining Employment There are dedicated resources available to help individuals with disabilities find and maintain employment.  Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab or VR), a division of Workforce Services, supports individuals with […]

Tips for Successful Community Participation Those who take care of a loved one with special needs know that venturing out into new public spaces and venues during the summer may […]

All About Extended School Year Services in Special Education Some students in special education are eligible for what’s known as Extended School Year (ESY) services, which are provided beyond the […]

S.M.A.R.T Goals June is a good time to stop and look at the progress you have made on the goals you set for this year. Hopefully, the goals you set […]

POWER OF ATTORNEY: An Alternative to Guardianship What is a power of attorney? Another alternative to guardianship is a Power of Attorney document. A Power of Attorney is a legal […]

ABLE ACCOUNTS: Achieving a Better Life Experience Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Account: A tax-advantaged savings account for individuals with disabilities and their families.  The amount of SSI an […]

Finding a Niche with Creative Job Options The first step in thinking about your child’s transition to employment is to consider different employment possibilities.  One possibility is entrepreneurship. According to […]

Importance of Hobbies Hobbies and extracurricular activities can help your tween face new challenges, adapt to transitions from different environments and deal with possible pressures they are experiencing from home […]