Over the years I have flip-flopped on which season is my favorite. When I was a kid, winter was the best because of the break from school, the Christmas décor (and presents), and my birthday. Also, who doesn’t love hot chocolate and snow? As a teacher, summer won. Obviously. When my children were young, spring… Continue reading A Non-Comprehensive List of Accessibility-Friendly Fall Activities

Raise your hand if you are a people-pleaser. Do you tend to say yes to plans when you do not want to go? Do you give in to an argument even when it is still a hypothetical in your head? Do you avoid holiday gatherings with your family because you can predict the patterns of… Continue reading Everything is Negotiable

Overview According to the CDC, around 1 in 775 children (about 5,000 per year) are born with Down Syndrome, making it the most common chromosomal condition in the US. Down Syndrome occurs when a person has an extra copy of chromosome 21[1] in their DNA, which dictates how the body forms and functions. As the… Continue reading Resources for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

September is Fall Prevention Month with Fall Prevention Week occurring September 22nd—26th and Fall Prevention Day happening on September 22nd.   Fall Prevention Facts According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of injury for adults over the age of 65, with 1 in 4 older adults falling every year[1]. Not all falls cause… Continue reading Fall Prevention Facts and Tips

Have you ever had a moment where two seemingly disparate elements in your life collide in a way you never could have predicted? It’s like discovering your childhood best friend is married to your favorite barista.   This collision happened to me as I was standing around my son Charlie’s hospital bed going through pre-op… Continue reading What Do You Value More: Comfort or Productivity?

ADHD doesn’t end when a person leaves childhood. Many adults (like myself) are undiagnosed, because there was limited awareness of the disorder. Instead, we were labeled as forgetful, a space cadet, or quirky. Many adults continue to live with ADHD into young adulthood and adulthood. Adult ADHD is real, and it can interfere with daily functioning Navigating… Continue reading 3 Strategies for Navigating Adult ADHD

“We are a team.” This is what I tell my children whenever we have to make compromises as a family. You know the drill – someone wants to go to McDonald’s for lunch and somebody else wants to be taken to a friend’s and then the third has a doctor’s appointment and it is all… Continue reading We Are a Team

  If you are a person with a disability or a caregiver of someone with a disability, you are familiar with the act of waiting. You’ve studied the florescent lights of rooms with televisions mounted in the corner and floors with odd sticky patches while you’ve waited to be called back to see a specialist.… Continue reading Waiting Games

The dreaded school summer reading list has taken on a new tone when it comes to finding a voice that resonates with you! You are cordially invited to fill your reading list with stories that reflect the experiences of disabled individuals. Whether written by disabled authors or featuring authentic disabled characters, these books invite us… Continue reading Summer Reading