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). […]
New Accessible Playground in Edmonds, Washington Honors Boy with Cerebral Palsy
Mumtak Zimbalist, a mother in Washington, is working with the city of Edmonds, Edmonds Rotary, and other parents to build a new playground that will be accessible to children with disabilities. Zimbalist used to take her son, Mika, to a local park, but was frustrated by the lack of playground equipment he could use. Mika […]