PAVE, is so grateful to work with Bianca who takes time to volunteer in the main office two to three times a week for the past three years. Bianca talks about volunteering and stepping out of her comfort zone is a learning experience for her. She is gaining new skills, mainly in computer and organizational Read More
Category: My Life / My Plan
Information on planning with your friends and family about what you want your life to look like in the future.
My Life, My Plan – Meet Ivanova
Meet Ivanova, IDD civil rights advocate telling you all about her life.
Bullying at School: Resources and the Rights of Students with Special Needs
Students with disabilities are bullied at a higher rate than their typical peers. October is National Bullying Prevention Month, providing a good opportunity to review information about available resources and actions families can take. According to Disability Scoop magazine, about half of individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, speech impairments and learning disabilities are bullied at Read More
Knowing your disability
A video about knowing about your disability and disability disclosure.
Mia’s Story – Learn more about CHARGE Syndrome
“According to the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation’s website, CHARGE is a recognizable genetic syndrome with a known pattern of features. It is an extremely complex syndrome, involving extensive medical and physical difficulties that differ from child to child. Babies with CHARGE syndrome are often born with life-threatening birth defects. They spend many months in the hospital Read More