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 […]
Michigan House of Representatives to Vote on Adult Changing Table Implementation
The Michigan House of Representatives just introduced a bill that would require establishments to have adult-sized changing tables in their restrooms. This follows a campaign called Changing Spaces, that brought awareness to the need for adult-sized changing tables for adults with disabilities, such as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), cerebral palsy (CP), developmental disabilities, and others (1). […]
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. […]