What is Dyscalculia? Child Mind Institute describes Dyscalculia as specific learning disabilities that affect a child’s ability to understand, learn, and perform math and number-based operations. An estimated 5 to 10 percent of the population may have dyscalculia....
Intellectual Disabilities & College Options College is an option for many individuals with disabilities if they have a desire to attend. Each university has a disability office to support students. These supports may be necessary to help certain students access...
Opportunities to Give UPC Giving Tree Opportunities During this Christmas season, many families with disabilities are burdened by the cost of special healthcare needs and worry about how they will be able to make it through the holidays. This year, feel the joy and...
Why a School Crisis Plan May be Necessary A crisis plan is an action plan that is used when a student is at risk of harming themselves or others. These plans are developed by the student’s IEP team. If the student does not have an IEP, a school team knowledgeable...
Explanation of Dual Diagnosis Dual Diagnosis is having an Intellectual/Developmental Disability (IDD) AND a Mental Health Disorder. Sometimes a mental health challenge comes that is not necessarily connected to the disability. However, it is helpful to know if the...
