Posts Tagged ‘specialneeds’
Dad Builds Amazing Costumes Around Son’s Wheelchair
From USA Today This year’s most epic Halloween costume goes to … Jeremy Scott! Jeremy’s dad, Ryan, created this Ghostbusters masterpiece — a perfectly scaled replica of the Ecto-1 that encompasses Jeremy’s wheelchair.…
Read MoreFive Fun Summer Activities for People of all Abilities
Summer is a fun time; there are vacations, trips to amusement/water parks, camping trips, late night hangouts with friends, and summer camps for kids … there’s a lot to do!…
Read More15 Ways to Help Your Child with Disabilities Transition Back to School
via themighty.com The beginning of a new school year makes me anxious, but not as anxious as it makes my children, who have disabilities. I worry about the teachers. I worry…
Read MoreArtist’s Stunning Photos Shatter Misconceptions About Disabilities
Ceridwen Hughes, a photographer from North Wales, wants the world to view disabilities differently. In an effort to change people’s perspectives, he created a photo project called “We Can…” that…
Read MoreHow to Care for Someone With a Physical Disability
Knowing how to properly care for an individual who has a physical disability can be tough. You want to make sure that you are helping them as much as needed,…
Read MoreChildren with Physical Disabilities: The Importance of Playtime
Playtime is important for the development of any child whether they have a disability or not. You might have a difficult time thinking of activities that a child with a physical…
Read MoreAssistive Devices: A Senior’s Guide to Aging Comfortably at Home
According to AARP, the majority, or 90 percent of seniors would prefer to live out their days at home as they age. In order for seniors to achieve that goal, it…
Read MoreAdaptive Devices for the Disabled: Achieving Independent Living
Everyone’s goal in life is to be independent, with or without a disability. Adaptive devices for the disabled can help them achieve this goal. There are many different devices, each…
Read MoreAdapting Your Everyday Life Using Specially Designed Equipment
As you get older, your ability to grip things becomes weaker and less reliable. You may no longer be able to pick up a pen, handle the TV remote, answer…
Read MoreActivities for Children With Special Needs
If you have a child with special needs, it can be very beneficial for them to get involved in after school activities. The video above shows some great activities for children…
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