It’s 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 routine daily life into holiday celebrations. Social stories are a great resource for children with any sort of comprehension difficulties. They use images, words, or some combination of […]
Tips for Accommodating Children with Disabilities During the Holidays
If you are hosting any parties during the holidays 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: 1. Try to make your home as accessible as you can. Consider renting or purchasing adaptive equipment to be installed […]
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 […]
HIE Help Center 2020 Scholarship Winners
We are pleased to announce this year’s scholarship winners for both the HIE Help Center Special Education Scholarship and the Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Scholarship! 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 […]
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 […]