About 5 years ago, I brought my then 3 year old daughter to the Children’s Museum to spend the day with some friends and their children. This day at the museum, like many others, my daughter was not wearing shoes. We had a normal day at the museum filled with fun, laughter, and a couple…
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Florida’s Savings Plan for Individuals with Disabilities Celebrates One Year Anniversary
ABLE United is waiving account fees for another year, encouraging Florida’s disability community to seek financial independence and opportunity Since its official launch on July 1, 2016, ABLE United has provided more than 1,000 Floridians with disabilities a new way to save for a better life experience. Now, in celebration of the program’s successful first…
Tips for Talking with Your Child with Special Needs About Tragedy
WASHINGTON – With recent tragedies in the news, many children, including those challenged with special needs, are exposed to trauma through the media and in conversations. The Episcopal Center for Children (ECC), a nonprofit school serving children with special needs ages 5-14 in the Washington, DC area, offers some advice on how to talk with…