U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos recently rescinded 72 policy documents, some of which have been around for decades, that focus on the rights of students with disabilities. These documents were written to clarify students’ rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act. This action can be linked back to an […]
Romper’s “Now You See Us” Series: Honest Accounts of Parenting Children with Disabilities
Romper.com, a website geared toward millennial mothers, publishes engaging stories about child-rearing and other topics. They emphasize two things that set their platform apart from other parenting websites: 1) that they focus on women “not just as parents but as people,” and 2) that they highlight stories from mothers whose voices “don’t always get heard.” […]
How Pitocin Misuse Can Lead to Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
The drug Pitocin is a synthetic form of the hormone oxytocin, which (among other important roles) triggers the onset of labor. Pitocin can be administered intravenously to induce labor or enhance contraction activity. It is sometimes also used to control maternal bleeding after childbirth (1). While Pitocin can have notable benefits, its use in labor […]
Seizure Dogs
Disclaimer: This page is for informational use only. Please note that we do not sell/provide service animals. Continue reading for organizations that can assist you with your search for a service animal. The term “seizure dog” refers to a dog that has been trained (or has spontaneously learned) to warn their owner of impending seizures and/or provide assistance when […]
20 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Purchasing Adaptive Technology
The term “adaptive technology” is used to refer to devices and systems designed specifically for the benefit of people with disabilities. It falls under the umbrella of “assistive technology,” which can be anything that promotes greater independence by people with disabilities, regardless of whether it was initially designed for that purpose. For example, a magnifying […]