Caring for those in Need

MOBILITY

A Special Moment for Shane

A Special Moment for Shane

I was happy to be invited to be a part of the The Children’s Place and Eli Manning’s visit to the... Read More

Should I Consider Having a Service Dog

Should I Consider Having a Service Dog

Have you ever wondered what the advantages are of having a service dog? If you are attempting to cope with a d... Read More

Matthew’s Memo: An Advocacy Success Story

Matthew’s Memo: An Advocacy Success Story

Matthew turned 16 on February 6, 2023. He was excited about this landmark birthday and had made big plans... Read More

A Therapy Journey: Putting the Pieces Together

A Therapy Journey: Putting the Pieces Together

When we receive a diagnosis that our child is not the healthy baby we were expecting, the future can look blea... Read More

There Are No Limitations: My Interview with Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham

There Are No Limitations: My Interview with Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham

Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham is an athlete from Las Vegas, Nevada who invented wheelchair motocross... Read More

The Importance of Physical Fitness Training for Special Needs

The Importance of Physical Fitness Training for Special Needs

You have probably heard how exercise is beneficial to everyone, and that good health and exercise always go ha... Read More

End of the School Year Tip for Teachers and Parents

End of the School Year Tip for Teachers and Parents

As the end of the school year comes closer it is easy to forget that we can still help our students, families,... Read More

Could Your Child Have Dyslexia?

Could Your Child Have Dyslexia?

Parents frequently consult with me asking whether or not I think their child has dyslexia.  When I ask th... Read More

Getting There: Will the Era of Driverless Cars Mobilize those with Disabilities?

Getting There: Will the Era of Driverless Cars Mobilize those with Disabilities?

For people with disabilities, mobility and transportation issues are one of the most difficult barriers they f... Read More

Maintaining Mobility and Preventing Disability Are Key to Living Independently as We Age

Maintaining Mobility and Preventing Disability Are Key to Living Independently as We Age

Many people worry about not being able to move around as well when they get older. They fear they won’t... Read More

The Road to IDD COVID Vaccination: My Own Story

The Road to IDD COVID Vaccination: My Own Story

I am a hospital-based dentist, Director of a Hospital Dentistry Program, Director of a Post-doctoral Advanced... Read More

Returning to School: Children with Special Needs and Mental Health Post-COVID

Returning to School: Children with Special Needs and Mental Health Post-COVID

One state’s solution The NJ Department of Education has put out a Quick Reference Mental Health Guide (... Read More

Imagining The Possibilities

Imagining The Possibilities

When Rachel Rosen’s son was diagnosed with autism, she felt alone with few places to turn for help. She... Read More

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Children of All Abilities...

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Children of All Abilities...

I want what most parents want for their children, a limitless future. Along my journey as an exceptional paren... Read More

Drive For Inclusion

Drive For Inclusion

As a dedicated member of this parent community, you and your loved ones know all too well the issues and confl... Read More

Driving To Learn

Driving To Learn

Eddie Verratti loves movement. A student at HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy in Philadelphia, the 1... Read More