Embracing Emotional and Social Skills for a Warm Welcome to the New School Year
As the new school year approaches, a sense of excitement fills the air. This is a time of fresh starts and new friendships, but it can also bring feelings of nervousness and uncertainty—especially for students who are disabled. By embracing the development of emotional and social skills, we can create a nurturing environment where every […]
Design for All: Embracing Accessible Design for an Inclusive World
The accessible design focuses on having a seamless environment fulfilling the needs of individuals with diverse abilities, creating a sense of inclusivity and empowerment. The vision of accessibility isn’t a far-fetched dream but rather an attainable reality through the implementation of accessible design. From curb cuts and automatic doors to braille signage and audio description, […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Service Dogs Pt. 1
Welcome to the complete beginner’s guide to service dogs. Today, we’re going to tackle service dogs; types, breeds and characteristics of a good service dogs. You and I know this topic can seem vast and complicated. However, I will do my best to make the complexity accessible and doable. Service dogs perform an important […]
What is Assistive Technology?
Are you new to disability services? Then you may have heard about assistive technology (AT) and desperately wanted to ask what they were talking about, but couldn’t bring yourself to raise your hand. I get it. As special needs parents, we all want to see our children succeed and reach their fullest potential. Today, you’re […]