The Power of Rest for Disabled Families
Summer is often sold as a time to get out, explore, and make memories that last a lifetime. But for many disabled families, summer can bring just as much fatigue as the school year—sometimes more. Routines shift. Services pause. Supports change. And somehow, there’s pressure to make it all magical. But here’s the truth: rest […]
Accessible Adventures Close to Home
Some families pack up for weeks at the beach. Others take cross-country flights, visit amusement parks, or spend days exploring crowded festivals. But for many of us raising disabled children, that version of summer just isn’t accessible—or sustainable. And honestly? That’s okay. This week, we’re talking about accessible adventures—not the kind that need a suitcase, […]
Assistive Technology Doesn’t Take a Break
When the school year ends, so do many of the services and supports that help disabled students thrive—including assistive technology. But communication, access, and independence aren’t bound to a school calendar. AT shouldn’t go in a drawer just because it’s summer. In fact, these weeks away from the classroom are one of the best opportunities […]
Making Summer Break Accessible
Summer break should be a time of joy—but if you’re raising a disabled child or teen, you know it also brings a new set of responsibilities, decisions, and barriers. That doesn’t mean we don’t love summer—it just means we experience it differently. And that difference deserves to be seen, understood, and supported. In our home, […]
Educational Placement Isn’t a Ladder—It’s a Map
When we talk about educational placements, there’s a quiet but persistent pressure that many families and educators feel—like we’re all supposed to be climbing some invisible ladder. The “goal,” it seems, is to get every student into general education full-time, with as few supports as possible. But here’s the truth: placement isn’t a race. It’s […]