Thinking about how you use social media and screens can help you make better choices for your mind, body, and relationships. When you take time to notice how you feel, Read More
Category: Disability Pride
Information based on the idea that people with disabilities should be proud of their identity and their disability.
Level Up Your Social Media Game: Digital Safety Tips for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities
Social media has both benefits and disadvantages. To use social media safely and effectively, it’s important to practice digital safety and self-awareness. This guide teaches tips and tools to help Read More
Dating on the Spectrum
This article is written for older youth and young adults who are neurodivergent, with an emphasis on autistic neurodivergence. It is based on research and the life experiences of autistic Read More
Attention Students: Lead your own IEP meetings and take charge of your future
If you are a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), read this article to find out how you can be a leader on your IEP team. Your future is Read More
Creating Joyful and Inclusive Holidays: Comfortable Social Spaces for Neurodivergent Individuals During the Holidays
A Brief Overview Full Article Navigating social interactions can be particularly challenging for neurodivergent individuals, especially during the holiday season when gatherings are frequent and often overwhelming. While some neurodivergent Read More
Creating Joyful and Inclusive Holidays: Sensory-Friendly Tips for Neurodivergent Loved Ones
A Brief Overview Full Article 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 Read More
Supporting a Neurodivergent Family Member During the Holidays
The holidays are a fun and festive time that can also be overwhelming, especially for those whose brains operate differently from what is typical or expected. This difference is called Read More
Creating Joyful and Inclusive Holidays: Meeting Neurodivergent Needs While Traveling
A Brief Overview Full Article Navigating social interactions can be particularly challenging for neurodivergent individuals, especially during the holiday season when gatherings are frequent and often overwhelming. While some neurodivergent Read More
So, You’ve Got a Diagnosis—Now What?
Many people say that discovering you have a disability changes everything but also nothing. What does this mean? It means you’re still you. You’ve just learned something new about yourself—whether Read More
Transitioning Rights and Accommodations from IDEA to ADA and 504
The table below outlines the transition from the protections and accommodations provided under an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to the rights and accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Read More
Planning my Path – A User-Friendly Toolkit for Young Adults
Planning My Path Practical Tips and Tools for Future Planning Presenting our newest resource – the Planning My Path Practical Tips and Tools for Future Planning. This toolkit encompasses a collection of Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Information and Resources for Families
A Brief Overview Full Article Parents of individuals with autism have many different experiences when watching their child’s development, navigating school years and relationships, and building community and belonging. When Read More
7 Factors Linked to Post – High School Success
These factors can offer valuable guidance for current high school students with disabilities, their families, and educators. By focusing on these areas, students with disabilities can better prepare for the Read More
What is Person Centered Planning?
What it is? Person-centered planning is all about making decisions that focus on you as a unique individual. It’s about listening to what you want and need, and then working Read More
Transition Triangle
The planning process to support a student with disabilities toward their adult life plans requires coordination and organization. This graphic provides a visual overview of the work and who is Read More