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December 30, 2025

Your Child’s Disability Care is a Zip Code Lottery: 5 Shocking Truths Every Parent Must Know

Introduction: The Impossible Maze For families of children with special needs, securing state-funded care is a crushing, bureaucratic nightmare. It’s an overwhelming challenge defined by complex paperwork, impossible hurdles, and years-long

November 17, 2025

5 Surprising Truths About How Technology is Revolutionizing Special Needs Communication

Beyond the Screen: A New Era of Connection If you're a parent or teacher of a non-verbal child, you know the deep desire to hear them share their thoughts, needs, or

October 15, 2025

Navigating the IEP (Individualized Education Program)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXjQpil0GnU Navigating the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to go through it alone. In this video, we’ll break down what an IEP is, why it

August 7, 2025

How Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Can Help You Boost Savings in an ABLE Account

As a parent or caregiver to someone with special needs, you're likely familiar with the financial challenges that come with planning for the future. Thankfully, recent changes brought about by

July 16, 2025

That Heavy Feeling: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Special Needs Burnout

Hey there, amazing parent. Yes, you. The one juggling therapy appointments, IEP meetings, and the endless mental checklist. The one who lies awake at night worrying, researching, and planning. The one

June 20, 2025

Taking the First Step: A Parent’s Reflection on Building a Future for a Child with Special Needs

I just completed our family's special needs trust. It still feels a bit surreal typing that sentence. It took time, courage, and more late nights of research and emotion than

May 8, 2025

🌟 Stella: The AI Concierge Changing the Game for Disability Support Around the Globe

When you look at the Global Economics of Disability 2024 report, one thing becomes crystal clear: the world still has a long way to go when it comes to designing systems that

March 8, 2025

A Parent’s Guide to Special Needs Trusts: Securing Your Child’s Future

As parents of a child with special needs, my wife Sandy and I understand the overwhelming responsibility of planning for the future. This year, we finally took the time to

February 10, 2025

Understanding Caregiver Burnout in Special Needs Parenting: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Parenting a child with special needs is a journey filled with love, dedication, and resilience. But let’s be honest—it’s also exhausting. The constant demands of caregiving, medical appointments, therapies, and advocacy

January 3, 2025

Moving to Tennessee: 10 Key Tips for Navigating IEP Meetings for Your Child with Intellectual Disabilities

This Month‘s Blog is brought to you by a great local resource in Tennessee but has useful tips to parents across the U.S. Lets hear from a great Life Skills

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