Expectant mothers should be aware of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) – what it is, why it’s dangerous for babies, and, most importantly, how their OBs should be screening them for infections during pregnancy. Pregnant women naturally carry bacteria in their vaginas and urinary tracts. Some of this bacteria is benign, while other forms, if passed […]
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 […]
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). […]