by Jolene | May 16, 2011 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
Okay, okay, I admit it. The title was a trick question designed to pique your curiosity. Catherine Purple Cherry is a person, an architect to be exact, and an exhibitor at the 2011 Accessibility Summit at McLean Bible Church last month. In my opinion, she has the...
by Jolene | May 10, 2011 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
Today’s post has its origins in Iowa, where both DifferentDream.com and Sparkle Effect have their headquarters. Sparkle Effect: Special Needs Cheerleading Squad Organization A post about The Sparkle Effect at Love That Max (perhaps my fave blog about special...
by Scott Newport | Apr 21, 2011 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
In yesterday’s post, guest blogger Scott Newport gave us a glimpse of the Miracle League, a special baseball program where all the players are safe and every kid is a winner. Today, he takes us further into his wonderful dream, where we meet a little boy having...
by Scott Newport | Apr 20, 2011 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
Spring is here. So is baseball season. Many families of typical kids look forward to sitting in the stands and watching their kids participate in Little League. But the spring pass time many kids take for granted is way out of the league for those with special needs....
by Jolene | Apr 8, 2011 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
Yahoo and yippee! Another great site for people with disabilities has come to my attention. It’s a resource for your personal information, and a great one about athletics and special needs to pass on to teachers and others who work with your child. The Unwritten...
by Jolene | Apr 1, 2011 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
With the deadline for filing income tax returns is two weeks away, now’s the time to see if you’ve taken advantage of the tax benefits available to people with special needs and their care givers. Seven Specific Special Needs Tax Breaks In a recent...