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School to Adulthood: Planning for Life after High School
A Brief Overview
Do You Have an Emergency Respite Plan?
Who will care for your family member if you are temporarily incapacitated? Don’t wait for an emergency situation to occur to think about who will take care of your loved ones. Read More
Kinship Families: Early Intervention, Special Education, and 504 Plans
Kinship families are created when a relative or close family friend raises a child or children when parents can’t. The relative or friend is often referred to as a “kinship caregiver”. This article will Read More
ABLE: An Account to Overcome the SSI Resource Limit for Adults with Disabilities
Living with a disability can be challenging, especially with financial limitations. The Stephen Beck Jr. ABLE Act of 2014 allows individuals with disabilities to save up to $20,000 annually without Read More
Graduating from NICU: The Joy and Anxiety Finding Your Way to Baby’s Norm
Coming home from the hospital with your baby can be both a joyous and potentially uncertain event, especially for families whose child is graduating from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Read More
Camps for Individuals with Disabilities
It’s that time of year! Registration for summer camps usually open January through March. Camp dates tend to fill up fast, so we offer a list of many camps across Read More
Students: Get Ready to Participate in Your IEP Meeting with a Handout for the Team
Students of all abilities have the right to a solid education to get ready for adult life. Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) have a right to participate in IEP Read More
Understanding the impact of Whooping Cough, the Flu, and COVID in Washington
Since the COVID shutdown ended, flu season has become increasingly hard on young children. Influenza A and B, as well as RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), all affect the lungs, and Read More
What to Know About Special Education in Private Schools
Families who enroll their child with disabilities in a private school keep important legal protections, though these are different from those in public schools. Public school districts are still responsible Read More
How to Afford Family Caregiving, Part 3: Offset Some Costs of Caregiving
Being a family caregiver can be financially stressful. This tip sheet, part 3 of a 4-part series, tells you how to find benefits for those caring for veterans or a Read More
Creating Comfortable Holiday Spaces
Navigating social interactions can be particularly challenging for individuals with disabilities, especially during the holiday season when gatherings are frequent and often overwhelming. While some people enjoy socializing, they may Read More
My Family’s Sensory and Adaptive Needs for the Holidays
The holidays are a fun and festive time that often includes lots of change in schedules, foods, bright lights, loud unexpected sounds, new people, and lots of heightened emotional situations Read More
Sensory-Friendly Holiday Tips
The holidays are full of sensory experiences. Flickering candles, holiday music, the aromas of food cooking, the fur on an unfamiliar dog, and the sounds of happy family members all provide Read More
Lifespan Respite WA for Professionals: Social Services and Medical
What Lifespan Respite WA does: We offer interpretation if arranged in advance for almost any language. Email us in a preferred language to set this up. Contact us: Email: getrespite@wapave.org; Read More