Health & Wellness
This section focuses on the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals with disabilities and their families. It provides information about accessing healthcare, understanding Medicaid and insurance, supporting mental health, and managing overall wellness. The resources are designed to help families make informed decisions and find support for healthier, more balanced lives.
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Genetic Testing: Parents Face Many Choices
A Brief Overview Full Article Genetic testing can provide information about changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins that might impact a person’s health, development, or…
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Diabetes Care in Schools / School Action Plan
Kids spend half their day at school, which means it is incredibly important to have a well-thought-out diabetes management plan for the school day. Every…
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Organize Your Child’s Medical and School Documents with a Care Notebook
A Care Notebook is an important tool for parents of children with special medical and school needs. This “notebook” might be a three-ring binder, an…
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Things I Wish I Knew on Folic Acid
As a mom of a child with Spina Bifida there are a lot of things I wish I knew. Like I wish I knew I…
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Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
A Brief Overview: Full Article In any family, planning for an emergency is essential to reassuring the safety of all members. However, for families that…
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Collaboration on Many Different Levels
This article was submitted by a parent that receives services from the Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) to share her experiences with other…
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Positive Behavior Supports: Continuing the model at home and in the community
By: Dr. Vanessa Tucker, PhD., BCBA-D What is Positive Behavior Support? Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is a special education initiative that informs school districts, schools…
