When your loved one with a disability starts looking to get into the dating world, not only do they have questions, but you have questions as well. Amidst these concerns, parents and guardians of people with disabilities should still be the primary educators when it comes to love and relationships.
Who doesn’t appreciate a happy-go-lucky retriever? Their smiling and friendly countenance, calm demeanor, love for people and affinity for work make them a popular therapy animal.
Some of the word’s earliest communications relied on icons and pictures to tell a story and communicate information. Today as the world bridges languages and people become more aware and sensitive to individual differences, images are used more and more to communicate information.
Music is powerful, provides numerous health and wellness benefits, is far reaching and accessible. For people with disabilities, music can offer a form of personalized therapy.
Celebrate National Autism Awareness Month to spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite change.
Holy Week is a sacred time for Christians. For many of us, the occasion is traditionally marked by attending church, being with family and most importantly, renewing our faith. This year as we practice social distancing and avoid gatherings, Easter takes on a different feeling.
With schools closed and many states instituting guidelines to keep people sheltered in place to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus, parents and guardians are looking for ways to keep their loved ones active and entertained.
Check out some useful information you can share with others who may need guidance about communicating effectively—and appropriately—with people who have disabilities.
Take the first step to be included in your community and find something to do that you love with others.
During holiday events, disabilities become a tangible thing that hosts need to accommodate, and communication is key.
