School provides more than just educational lessons; it includes meals, socialization, and exercise. For children with disabilities, it may be a place they receive special education, specialized assistance, and additional therapies. Parents of disabled children may also opt to homeschool their children. Many parents and caregivers may be working from home simultaneously, adding another obstacle […]
Adaptive Winter Sports and Fitness in Michigan
It can be difficult to find sports, recreation, and fitness opportunities for kids with disabilities, especially 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 YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit Adaptive Social Club: Brings groups of peers with disabilities together […]
Finding Accessible Vacation Destinations and Activities
Many popular travel guidebooks and websites fail to provide details on whether certain destinations or activities are accessible to people with disabilities. To help you plan a vacation that your entire family will be able to enjoy regardless of their specific needs, check out these online resources: Lonely Planet’s Accessible Travel This pdf is available […]
Adaptive Bike-Sharing on the Rise
Bike-sharing, or the use of rental bikes for transportation in urban areas, has become increasingly popular across the United States. The systems allow riders to pay a fee to ride a bike from one docking station to another. Adaptive bikes are becoming increasingly available through bike-sharing programs. Where are adaptive bikes available? Portland, OR A […]
Holiday Social Stories
It’s almost 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 their daily routines into holiday celebrations. Social stories are a great resource for children with any sort of comprehension difficulties. They use images, words, or some combination […]