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. […]
Spotlight on Inventors and Innovators with Disabilities
Did you know that Thomas Edison, the inventor of the light bulb, was almost entirely deaf in both ears (1)? How about that Albert Einstein, the creator of the Theory of Relativity, likely had Asperger’s syndrome (2)? So many world-changing innovations have come from the minds of individuals with disabilities, and we want to highlight […]
Our 15 Favorite Children’s Books that Discuss Disabilities
Books are a great way for parents to introduce or explain certain disabilities to their children. Here are 15 of our favorite kids’ books that involve individuals with disabilities: We’ll Paint the Octopus Red By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen Stuve-Bodeen’s picture book is about little Emma, who learns that her new baby brother has Down syndrome. She […]
Assistive Technology Gifts for the Classroom
Looking to get your loved one with a disability something simple to help them ease into the school year? We’ve compiled a list from assistive technology resources across the web to help in your search. Writing assistive technology Speech to text programs: Programs on many different devices help children who struggle with writing by transforming […]
2019 Holiday Gift Guide: Shops That Support People with Disabilities
Looking for gifts that will wow your friends and family while also supporting people with disabilities? You’ve come to the right place! The following stores and online shops are all run by people with disabilities and/or go out of their way to hire employees with disabilities. Allie Art Allie Art is run by Alexandra (“Allie”) […]