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 […]
Our Five Favorite Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids with Disabilities
Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to spend some quality time with your loved ones over a family craft. Children with physical or cognitive disabilities can struggle with fine motor skills like cutting or drawing, but there are still many activities they can enjoy on this holiday. We put together a list of our five […]
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). […]