Care and Support

The quiet ministry of a special needs grandparent

The quiet ministry of a special needs grandparent

How many grandparents quietly, day in and day out, without fanfare or special  recognition provide an irreplaceable blessing through the care they provide to children with disabilities? How many lend the additional hands necessary for their families to function after decades of raising their own kids? And what do we do to support them?

 

Helping Our Children Decrease Their Anxiety This Summer

Helping Our Children Decrease Their Anxiety This Summer

Summer time is full of new opportunities for fun and adventure, but it can also be filled with anxiety for our kids who prefer the comfort of routines. There are steps we can take as parents to help our kids decrease their anxiety levels and enjoy the fun of summer!

Five Activities to Target Adults with Disabilities

Five Activities to Target Adults with Disabilities

At Accessibility Summit in March my husband Lee and I spoke on outreach events for families with disabilities. During the Q & A time we talked about activities specifically for teens/adults with disabilities (including those living in group homes). Here are some ideas we came up with after the discussion and as we've been talking about it in the weeks since then: