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The ENDependence Center of Northern VA – A Model Independent Living Center

We talk with Brewster Thackery, Executive Director of the Endependence Center of Northern VA http://www.ecnv.org/  about its mission, and how it enhances the lives of people with disabilities.  Also, we explore what is the independent living movement and what parents and others who care about people with disabilities need to know […]

By |2015-02-11T22:00:00-08:00February 11th, 2015|Blog|0 Comments

Disability and Daddies

Many people think about Moms when they think about caring for and advocating for a child with disability.  But Dads are part of the equation as well.  We will talk with Ryan Hamilton, co-founder of LifeofDad.com, and Dad to a child with autism, on his experiences as a father.  We […]

By |2015-01-22T22:30:00-08:00January 22nd, 2015|Blog|0 Comments

End of the Year Financial Tips

We get tax information from CPA Robin Gordon that can help parents of children with disabilities.  Also, joining in the discussion is Mark Friese, Vice President of the Special Needs Planning Group at Merrill Lynch. Robin is based in Northern VA and can be reached via her website at  http://www.cgcocpas.com/robin_gordon.php   […]

By |2014-12-18T23:00:00-08:00December 18th, 2014|Blog|0 Comments

The Exceptional Schools Fair

One of the hardest things as a parent is finding the  “right school”.   We speak with Admissions Directors from three Washington DC area schools that focus on the education of children with disabilities – Lab School, Sienna School and the Oakwood School – about what makes their schools special.   […]

By |2014-11-05T23:00:00-08:00November 5th, 2014|Blog|0 Comments

Skateboarding- Dude, Totally Inclusive

Did you know that the Washington Metropolitan area is a buzzin’ hub for skateboarders?     Dude, I didn’t but our awesome guest today is Jimmy Pelletier and he is a skatebarder by trade. In the past, allowing chidlren with special needs to skateboard seemed “sooo wrong”, but actually, they can shred […]

By |2014-05-14T21:30:00-07:00May 14th, 2014|Blog|0 Comments
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