A Mother’s Quest: Humane Busing Conditions for All Students with Disabilities

Posted by on Jul 30, 2012 in Blog | 3 comments Cheryl Ocampo from Queens, NY believes that her 10-year old daughter deserves to travel on a school bus that is climate-controlled with dual air conditioning. Sadly, for the past four years this has not always been the case. Ocampo’s daughter has often come off the mini-school bus overheated, lethargic, and sweating profusely. Her daughter has also had to travel on a bus with no heat when the...
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The Social Media Support System

Posted by on Jul 27, 2012 in Blog | 10 comments This past Wednesday, Angel’s dad shared his thoughts on the importance of having a support system. Today, I want to expand on that and explore how social media Web sites can provide support and be a valuable resource for special-needs families. Parents are logging onto social media Web sites in droves to reach out to other parents for information, to share information, and at times to vent....
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Do you have a SUPPORT SYSTEM?

Posted by on Jul 25, 2012 in Blog | 12 comments  (This guest post is written by Angel’s Dad. Your thoughts are welcome. Thank you. MizKp) Anyone can say I am available when you need me or I am only a phone call away or I can take care of those things for you. Honestly, does that really mean that someone is there for you?  Many parents, including those with children with special needs face the reality of an inadequate or non-existent...
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Special Activities for a Special Child

Posted by on Jul 20, 2012 in Blog | 4 comments Angel is an only child, so we make an extra effort to expose him to activities that allow him to socialize and interact with his peers. I admit that it took me a while to learn and accept that activities meant for typically-developing children were not a right fit for Angel. I am all for inclusion but Angel is just not there yet. When Angel turned three, I signed him up for Musical Play Date at...
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Sun, Sand, and Play Skills

Posted by on Jul 18, 2012 in Blog | 11 comments When we arrived at Rockaway Beach in Queens last Saturday, Angel immediately dove into the sand. This was his first beach experience and we had all been looking forward to it. I think he loved the way the sand felt against his skin. (I am visualizing a sandbox and a huge backyard in our future.) We brought so much food and gear that you would think we were going away to camp. Our little group...
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