Kids with disabilities

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Joe Duty Photograph absolutely precious picture...♥ it!

A collaborative effort between Rutgers and the Special Olympics helps young athletes achieve their dreams.

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Talking to your children about disabilities can be a tough and confusing topic. So if you’re feeling a little unsure, I’m sharing 5 tips from special needs mama Sara England that will help facility this important conversation.

This school year I have the opportunity to work with a wheelchair bound student. Even though this is not an actual picture of the student, I often see what this picture depicts.

As an actress with Down's syndrome and a learning disability you could say I'm fairly rare. I've always enjoyed acting and was told I had a strong talent for it at an early age. Some people underestimated me though.

Training overview about the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) assessment tool for parents and caregivers with disabilities and special healthcare needs.

Roman Dinkel's parents didn't know whether he'd ever walk after being born with Spina bifida — now, the 2-year-old will trick-or-treat without his crutches

It's important to keep the group small and consistent, and prepare a few simple activities that your child and the other children in the group can enjoy.

There are many ways to use the UDL principles to create an inclusive envrionment. This website provides tips and tricks on how to do that. There are examples on how to provide multiple forms of representation, action and expression, and engagement. One example, which I have enjoyed using, is flipgrid! Students may feel more inclined to participate in group discussions when they can record the video alone and upload it for the class to see. This link provides many more great examples.

Think kids with disabilities aren’t cut out for soccer? Think again.

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Does your child have an IEP? Parents and guardians of special needs children should understand the importance of the individual education program (IEP). An IEP ensures your special needs child will get an appropriate education in the public school system.

"Teach your kids to see her."

Useful travel information & tips on travel with kids with special needs, particularly flying & passing through the airport with ADHD or autism

Shopping for a special needs child can seem a little daunting. Whether the child you are buying for has physical (muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, chronic asthma, epilepsy, etc.), developmental (Down syndrome, autism, dyslexia, processing disorders, etc.), behavioral/emotional (ADD, bipolar,...