Working From Home While Raising a Child With a Disability: Realities, Strategies, and Compassion
Working from home can be a lifeline for many caregivers of children with disabilities, but it can also feel overwhelming, isolating, or simply impossible. The cultural image of remote work often assumes quiet rooms, predictable schedules, and long stretches of uninterrupted time. For many caregivers, that picture doesn’t resemble daily life at all. First, a […]
What Does a Disability Lawyer Actually Do?
Families raising children with disabilities often find themselves facing barriers that should not exist, such as housing denials, inaccessible community spaces, unclear policies, or institutions that simply refuse to provide accommodations. Disability law exists to protect families in these situations, yet many people don’t know what their rights are or when to seek legal help. […]
What It Really Means to Be an Ally to the Disability Community
Allyship has become a widely used term across social justice movements, but its meaning within the disability community is often misunderstood. At its core, an ally is someone who offers support, assistance, and solidarity to a marginalized group. For people with disabilities and their families, true allyship is not symbolic, but rather it is practical, […]
Emergency Preparedness for Families With Disabilities: What Every Caregiver Should Know
When emergencies happen, families caring for children or adults with disabilities often face unique challenges, from medical needs to communication barriers to the stress of sudden change. In a recent community presentation at a gathering of 1in6 Support’s Midland, Michigan Group, Midland County Emergency Management Coordinator Jennifer Ber offered practical, compassionate guidance to help families […]
Fall and Recovery: What Movement Teaches Us About Resilience
In modern dance, “fall and recovery” describes the natural cycle of losing balance and finding it again. Dancer and author Joanne De Simone brings this concept into everyday life, offering a powerful framework for caregivers and parents raising children with disabilities. Instead of viewing setbacks as failures, she invites us to see them as part of […]
The Unseen Reality of Caregiving: Why This Documentary Matters
Caregiving for a child with significant disabilities is often described as “invisible work,” but Unseen makes it impossible to look away. This powerful documentary captures the emotional, physical, and systemic pressures that families face every day, pressures that most people outside the disability community never witness. The film follows several parent caregivers who describe the […]
Ceremonies & Rituals: Making Milestones Accessible for Every Family
Milestones are woven into every culture: baby namings, birthdays, communions, bar and bat mitzvahs, coming‑of‑age rituals, graduations, and countless others. But for families raising children with disabilities, these ceremonies can bring up complicated emotions: pressure, grief, uncertainty, or fear that your child won’t be able to participate in the “expected” way. You’re Allowed to Redefine […]
Invisible Disabilities: Understanding What We Don’t See
Invisible disabilities can include learning differences, chronic pain, neurological conditions, mental health challenges, and countless other experiences that shape how a person moves through the world. Because these challenges aren’t visible, individuals often face misunderstanding, judgment, or the pressure to “perform” as if everything is fine. What Are Invisible Disabilities? Invisible disabilities are physical, neurological, […]
Understanding Dyslexia: Insights from Dr. Carole Samango‑Sprouse on 2 Moms No Fluff
1in6 Support spoke with Carole Samango‑Sprouse, a clinical professor, researcher, and science director at The Focus Foundation about one of the most common yet misunderstood learning differences: dyslexia. Dr. Samango‑Sprouse brings decades of clinical experience to the conversation, offering clarity, compassion, and practical guidance for families navigating reading challenges. Her insights help parents understand what […]
Tapping Session with Stacey Pinilis: A Grounding Practice for the 1in6 Support Community
At our recent Friday Support Group, we were grateful to welcome Stacey Pinilis, who guided participants through a calming and empowering tapping (EFT) session designed to help regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and create a sense of emotional safety. This tapping session was recorded as part of our 2 Moms No Fluff Podcast, proudly […]