New tips and tools for coping with disability

Watching over our children

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:39:46 GMT

A cold March wind danced around the dead of night in Dallas as the doctor walked into the small hospital room of Diana Blessing. She was still groggy

Angels Among Us

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:24:38 GMT

It was so very quiet. Except for the humming of the machinery that my son was linked to, there was no human sound in the room. It was as if the real

Be inspired and share your story

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:20:07 GMT

One way to avoid caregiver isolation is to find others providing caregiver duty that have found some tips to help them along, or maybe had a special moment of grace that made all the difference. We b

Quick Tips for Coping with Disability

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:19:08 GMT

Quick tips for making the day go more smoothly for folks coping with disabiilty, either personally or professionally.

AMTRACK

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:16:03 GMT

Found by looking for a train ticket for my husband and I. You have to go in person to purchase your ticket(s) with proof of disability but it's worth

Picture Communication

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:36:00 GMT

How do I stress to care staff that picture communication will help the gentleman we support (that cant talk) become independent?

Autism and Vaccination

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:54:37 GMT

I believe there is link between Autism and Vaccination, so many shots given to less then two year old kids causing Autism in many kids. They should

Autism and vaccinations

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:25:14 GMT

As far as I can tell, the medical community is leaning towards saying there is no probable connection, while the parents of autistic kids are leaning

Autism and Immunizations - Opinions

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:13:05 GMT

What do you think of vaccines and autism? Is there a link between autism, mmr and thimerosal? Here's your chance to give your opinion on autism and immunizations.

Picture Communication Symbol Prompt Cards

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:23:35 GMT

When should you use picture communication symbols prompt cards? How can you best use the advantages offerred by these picture communication symbols?

Parent Teacher Communication Book

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:52:11 GMT

Here's a parent teacher communication log to help keep parents and teachers in the loop with a child's progress.

How to Apply for US Social Security Disability Benefits

Sat, 31 May 2008 05:51:03 GMT

The process of applying for and getting Social Security Disability is very long and convoluted; hopefully, this article will shed some light on the things one can do to smooth out the process and what

Choose the best communication device

Sat, 31 May 2008 03:40:12 GMT

This is where you'll find information on choosing the best communication device that is effective but won't break your budget.

Medication Log

Fri, 30 May 2008 23:11:16 GMT

If you live with special needs in your family, then there's a good chance that you need to track medication. We've made it easy for you with our Caregiver Medication Log. One less hassle for you!

Oral Motor Activities Supplies

Fri, 16 May 2008 23:09:44 GMT

Looking for supplies for oral motor activities? If you're helping a child with autism or aspergers that likes chewing on clothing, these can help.

Showing Appreciation

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:03:51 GMT

I've been looking for a bracelet to recognize these special wonderful people...they are so overlooked and they are so

adult stroke, communication cards for her to use

Fri, 02 May 2008 21:19:41 GMT

My friend, 45, mother of two (13 and 17), with a live-in boyfriend, had a stroke affecting her right side and speech. She is walking and going to

list of special need products

Fri, 02 May 2008 21:18:30 GMT

hi.i want a list of products or projects that work with eye to make living

An Autistic girl shares what's goes on inside

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:22:49 GMT

It's one of those stories that can grab your attention for a long time. ctv reports

Autism Awareness Bracelet Shop

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:18:51 GMT

An autism awareness bracelet is a great way to subtly promote autism awareness in all sorts of settings. For autism awareness month, check out our amazing selection.

April is Autism Awareness Month

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:14:13 GMT

Raising awareness of autism is an ongoing challenge, but this month you'll see extra support emerging.

One way to create a silent but effective method of raising awareness is to wear an autism awareness t-shirt that can speak volumes on your behalf.

Here's a great story that shows the power of a simple message: The Yellow Shirt. It's a great story, so go ahead and read it - I'll just wait for you here.... :-)

We've just recently introduced an amazing autism awareness shirt shop that will give you an amazing choice of shirts to make your message clear and easy too.

Check it out!

The Autism Puzzle - a global investigation CNN Apr 2nd

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:38:41 GMT

Unraveling the Mystery CNN is doing a special full day report "on global impact and latest science concerning the developmental syndrome of autism".

It should make for some interesting viewing. Let us know what you think!

p.s. Thanks to sharp eyes from Renee for the great tip!

Autism Awareness Shirt Shop

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:35:46 GMT

We've got the best selection of any autism awareness shirt shop around - over 200 styles to choose from. It's a great way to subtly promote awareness of autism and promote discussion and acceptance.

Disabled targeted in email scams

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:04:02 GMT

In a new twist on nasty behavior, scammers are actively trying to trick the disabled and other supporters of the disabled community. Unlike spam,

Now found on Technorati!

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:52:32 GMT

We're now set up in Technorati. Check it out here: Technorati Profile

Seattle, Washington offers great discounts

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:52:20 GMT

Use the Flash card - a discount card issued by the city that lets anyone with a disability get a discount or free services at many local businesses,

Down Syndrome Research News

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:36:59 GMT

Get the latest up to date information on down syndrome research news here - automatically updated for your convenience.

Reducing the risk of cerebral palsy in preemies

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:36:54 GMT

According to the official news release from the University of North Carolina, new research indicates that the risk of cerebral palsy could be cut in

Treatment for Down Syndrome?

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:18:09 GMT

Is it possible that a drug may one day be a viable treatment for Down Syndrome? Researchers at John Hopkins University recently received a $250,000.

101accessiblevacations written by candy harrington

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:44:04 GMT

Isn't is great when the title of a book clearly tells you what the book is about? 101 Accessible Vacations, Sub-titled: Vacation Ideas for Wheelers

Special Needs Travel Books

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:46:27 GMT

Review a selection of special needs travel books and add your own review and recommendations.

google helps visually impaired with public transit

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:30:01 GMT

Good news from the folks at google! They are actively working on ways to make planning your local travel by public transit easier - even for those

Use Picture Communication Symbol Cards

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:39:01 GMT

In addition to using custom photo communication prompt cards, it can be very useful to use standard picture communication symbol prompt cards as well.

Special education accommodation for learning disabilities

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:54:40 GMT

I received a question from a university student who was working on an assignment involving having a student in my elementary school classroom who is

Special Education Accommodation Possibilities

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:04:12 GMT

Here's some ideas on special education accommodation provided in response to a university student. Add your own ideas or comments too.

Tips and tools for helping people with special needs

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:32:09 GMT

Information, tips, and unique custom tools to make daily life easier for families and teachers of those with a disability or other special needs.

Questions about coping with disability?

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:54:30 GMT

You've probably got questions about coping with disability if you are coping with special needs in your family, classroom or professional environment. Ask here.

Buy below US par! Canadians on Go Talk Augmentative Communication devices

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:07:48 GMT

Did you know that you can now buy a Go Talk at below US price? Canadians can purchase a Go Talk augmentative communication device for less than the stated US dollar price due to the strong Canadian dollar. All you need to do is choose to pay with Canadian currency when you make your payment. That's it! Everything else is done automatically for you. Take advantage of these currency savings while you can!

Play Pac Man during winter break

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:55:44 GMT

Whether you've got kids home on school break, or just enjoying the warm and cozy indoors this winter, playing Pac Man can be a great way to wile away the time. For disabled people, perhaps especially those with learning disabilities, playing Pac Man can be a great way to develop skills while having fun. You can play online here for free, and play as long as you want. Enjoy!

Use Space Invaders as on online computer game for special needs children

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:23:23 GMT

Quite by accident, we discovered that our 7 year old with cerebral palsy can play Space Invaders arcade game on a computer. All you need to do to

Space Invaders - free online games for special need kids

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:48:11 GMT

Playing online computer games can be great fun for special need children, and Space Invaders is a great game for beginners and those with mobility problems, like cerebral palsy. Play online for free.

Disability discounts for special need travel by train

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:52:34 GMT

Amtrak offers disability discounts for special needs travelers. It isn't especially easy to access though. For starters, it isn't available if you

Communication Device with 45 variable choices

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:37:06 GMT

This communication device provides 45 variable speech output choices, and 3 static message choices. It is ideal for very young children, or those with limited mobility.

Communication Device - Go Talk 20

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:27:03 GMT

For advanced users, a Go Talk 20 - the communication device with 100 choices for custom speech output can be ideal.

Wi-fi electromagnetic radiation as a possible autism cause

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:27:04 GMT

An interesting autism article now names Wi-fi electromagnetic radiation as a possible cause of autism. Unlike most autism studies, this autism

Go Talk Single Message Speech Device and Potty Training

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:13:46 GMT

For a child who's ready for potty training but unable to talk or sign quickly enough, Go Talk Clip Talkers are a perfect solution. Clip attaches

Disability discounts available in Canada

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:07:56 GMT

We have a sister site called Special Need Child Canada that provides information on disabilities that is specific to Canada. Although that site is

Why not meet disabled at home or school?

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 02:34:01 GMT

One thing that drives me nuts is all the appointments with professionals where the disabled person is expected to show up at the office of the

Visiting Disneyland with a disability

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:56:05 GMT

Disneyland has a great reputation for supporting people with disabilities in many ways. They even do a lot of charitable work to sponsor kids with

Live Theatres in New York City

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:30:00 GMT

There an excellent Theater Access Program for people with disabilities or other special needs. Thinking of travelling to New York? The city