Functional skills are the abilities that enable a person to be independent. One of the most important goals of any parent or caregiver of a child with special needs is […]
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Host Homes Program – A Safe Place For Homeless Youth
Each day in the United States, 50,000-100,000 young people 18-24 years old are either homeless or living in unstable home situations. Research has shown that homelessness can lead to severe […]
Preparing for an Emergency When You Have a Medically Fragile Child
With raging wildfires, power outages, and widespread cases of COVID-19, the North State has been in crisis mode for the last several months. As parents of a medically fragile child, […]
Raising Your Kids in a Disability-Positive Environment
We live in a beautifully diverse world where our children will encounter people of all cultures, races, family structures, and abilities. Teaching them about inclusion early on is crucial, and […]
Navigating Disability Language Safely and Respectfully
The language revolving around disability can be a contentious issue. Words that were considered progressive only a few years ago are now deemed rude or politically incorrect. With the ever-changing […]
Adapted Learning Tools Can Help Students Succeed
Adapted learning is a common term in the world of special education, and the tools of adapted learning are helping to revolutionize the way that students learn by transitioning away […]
Supporting the Siblings of Children with Special Needs
What it’s like to grow up with a sibling with special needs In families of children with special needs, we hear a lot about the importance of providing support for […]
Red Bluff’s Big Splash Project – Creating An Inclusive Place For Children Who Love The Water
Sidelined by the pandemic, and now back on track Over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a tremendous toll on local businesses and community endeavors, and The Big […]
Strengthen Your Relationship When Raising a Child with Special Needs
Raising a child with special needs is equally difficult and rewarding. The daily challenges of parenting a child with special needs can be taxing, leaving parents feeling physically, emotionally, and […]
Ableism: Recognizing and Preventing An Outdated, Harmful Belief
Most people are aware of the discrimination that disabled people face daily, but many don’t know that there’s a name for it — ableism. It comes in many forms, and […]
