Educational Choices for Children With Disabilities: Understanding Your Options
Families raising children with disabilities often discover that choosing an educational path is far more complicated than they expected. Many parents are guided into a single default option, usually a district special‑needs preschool or specialized program, without being told that other choices exist. When you are already navigating evaluations, therapies, and new terminology, it is […]
Communication That Supports Connection in Disability Parenting
Communication in disability parenting often means learning to understand a child in ways that go far beyond spoken words. Some children do not use speech at all. Others speak with their voices but communicate in ways that are uniquely their own. Many families discover that communication is not a single skill. It is a relationship […]
When the Personal Becomes Political in Disability Parenting
Parenting a child with a disability reshapes nearly every corner of daily life including how we move through public spaces, how we advocate in schools, how we navigate healthcare, and how we show up in our communities. What often begins as a deeply personal journey quickly reveals itself to be part of a much larger […]
Staying Connected After Out‑of‑Home Placement
When a child or adult with a disability moves into an out‑of‑home placement, whether it be a residential school, group home, or long‑term care setting, the transition can be emotional for the entire family. Even when the placement is the right choice, families often worry about how to stay connected, how to maintain routines, and […]
Living With a Progressive Diagnosis: What Families Need to Know
When a child receives a progressive diagnosis, families enter a world defined not only by medical complexity but by constant change. Unlike static or non‑progressive conditions, progressive diagnoses evolve over time, sometimes slowly, sometimes unpredictably, and this shifting landscape can affect every part of a child’s life. A recent episode of Two Moms No Fluff […]
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 […]