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 […]
Our Favorite Apps for Home Special Education
During the Covid-19 pandemic, parents across the country are beginning to homeschool their children. This comes with a range of difficulties, including lack of resources and guidance. Parents of children with disabilities are especially struggling to match the special education services their child was offered at school. In an effort to help these parents, we […]
New Coffee Shop in Livonia, MI Helps Workers with Disabilities
Mi Work Matters is a nonprofit dedicated to improving job opportunities in Michigan, where the rate of employment for people with developmental disabilities is below 20%. Their mission statement notes that, “At Mi Work Matters, we believe the hopes, dreams and talents of every person matter” (1). In order to help bridge the employment gap […]