It’s time for winter break! That means kids are heading home to enjoy the holidays with family and friends. Disabled children may struggle with the transition from routine daily life into holiday celebrations. Social stories are a great resource for children with any sort of comprehension difficulties. They use images, words, or some combination of […]
Adaptive Winter Sports and Fitness in Michigan
It can be difficult to find sports, recreation, and fitness opportunities for kids with disabilities, and especially so in the winter months. Here are a few ideas to get your child with disabilities involved in a sport or activity this winter! Southeastern Michigan Michigan Adaptive Sports Program: An organization that provides year-round sporting opportunities for […]
Five Tips for Accommodating Children with Disabilities During the Holidays
If you are hosting a holiday celebration this year with disabled guests, you may be wondering how to accommodate them. We’ve laid out five tips to help you be the best host possible: Try to make your home as accessible as you can. Consider renting or purchasing adaptive equipment to be installed in your home […]
Halloween Costumes for Kids with Disabilities
Kids love picking out Halloween costumes, but finding good ones for children with disabilities can be challenging. For wheelchair users, it’s important to choose a costume that is easy to take on and off and won’t get caught in the wheels. Some children may require costumes with hidden openings to accommodate feeding tubes or other […]
Congratulations to Emeizni Mandagi and Jaqueline Angulo, Winners of the 2020 HIE Help Center Scholarships
We are pleased to announce the winners of our HIE Help Center Scholarships for 2020! Emeizni Mandagi, Winner of the HIE Help Center Special Education Scholarship Emeizni Mandagi is a current graduate student at USC attaining her Master of Arts in Teaching with a Multiple Subject and Education Specialist credential. As an individual who grew […]