Mumtak Zimbalist, a mother in Washington, is working with the city of Edmonds, Edmonds Rotary, and other parents to build a new playground that will be accessible to children with disabilities. Zimbalist used to take her son, Mika, to a local park, but was frustrated by the lack of playground equipment he could use. Mika […]
Holiday Social Stories
It’s time for winter break! That means kids are heading home to enjoy the holidays with family and friends. Children with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, or attention issues may struggle with the transition from routine daily life into holiday celebrations. Social stories are a great resource for children with any sort of difficulty with comprehension. […]
Spotlight on Inventors and Innovators with Disabilities
Did you know that Thomas Edison, the inventor of the light bulb, was almost entirely deaf in both ears (1)? How about that Albert Einstein, the creator of the Theory of Relativity, likely had Asperger’s syndrome (2)? So many world-changing innovations have come from the minds of individuals with disabilities, and we want to highlight […]
Our 15 Favorite Children’s Books that Discuss Disabilities
Books are a great way for parents to introduce or explain certain disabilities to their children. Here are 15 of our favorite kids’ books that involve individuals with disabilities: We’ll Paint the Octopus Red By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen Stuve-Bodeen’s picture book is about little Emma, who learns that her new baby brother has Down syndrome. She […]
What Is Aqua Therapy?
Aqua therapy, also known as “aquatic physical therapy” and “hydrotherapy,” is an evidence-based practice aimed at helping patients with a wide variety of conditions. As with other forms of physical therapy, aqua therapy involves the oversight of a licensed practitioner and the adherence to an individualized plan of care. Many patients do other types of […]