Parents of Special Needs Children Need to Plan Ahead
By Colin Smith | Contributor In 2011, an autistic ten-year-old was found wandering around a hospital alone. His mother decided that she couldn’t handle his
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Feeling the Love
By Madeline Braley | Contributor Best Buddies is all about fitting in with friends who accept you for who you are with your disabilities. I
Summer Camps can impact kids in incredible ways
How Summer Camps Can Impact Kids with Special Needs by Jordan Kiefer Developing a new interest; taking a break from the school year; creating lasting
Where Do We Go From Here?
Opportunities and options for special needs or disabled young adults after high school By Karyn Brodsky Choosing a path after high school can be overwhelming; finding
Anything Is Possible
At My Possibilities, differently abled students chart their course in society by Karyn Brodsky It is said that you’re never too old to learn.
Get Moving!
Physical Fitness Options for Special Needs Kids Pictured above, Sara “Happy” Waterman running the 4 X 4 baton race at the Special Olympics regional track
Travel Knows No Bounds for Adults with Disabilities
by Lisa A. Beach For adults with disabilities, independent travel poses unique challenges. At hotels, people who use wheelchairs need an accessible restroom so
EMBRACE the Slopes This Winter
Adaptive Skiing removes the barriers between individuals with disabilities and one of America’s favorite family pastimes. by Melanie Hess As the winter season arrives, families
Who’s Your Buddy?
Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for
