Join us as we interview Dr. Frances Stetson, founder of The Inclusive Schools Network(ISN). A a global resource of professionals, families, schools and organizations focused on inclusive education around the world. Their mission: “To encourage, embolden and empower people to design and implement effective inclusive schools, by sharing insights and […]
Join us as we talk with Mark Friese, Vice President, Special Needs Group, Merrill Lynch Special Needs and Elder Care Planning and Edward Zetlin, Esq. Lawyer for Seniors and People with Disabilities. We will explore what parents need to know about planning for the financial futures of their children with disabilities […]
Preparing for the holidays? Who’s been naughty and who’s been nice? And we don’t mean your kids. We mean your relatives and friends. How do they help — or not — handle the added emotions and stressors that the holidays bring on. “Normal” families struggle with the dynamics of the […]
When Donna Goldbranson of Fairfax County, VA learned of the options awaiting her adult daughter with disability upon graduation from high school, she was underwhelmed and started SPARC Solutions. SPARC Solutions empowers adults with disabilities to live as engaged citizens and contribute to society. Founder and President Donna Goldbranson joins […]
If you have a few minutes between listening to exit polls, tune in to listen to The New Normal with Life Coach Michelle Buzgon as we share and discuss build resilience in the face of the blame and shame that many parents of children with special needs experience.
This week we explore the next phase of accepting lives as parents of children with extra needs. Acceptance is varying and can be expressed in many forms, let’s explore and empower ourselves. Parents of Children with Disabilities have special needs of their own that are often downplayed, neglected or downright […]
It is expected that the U.S. Senate may soon bring to a vote ratification of the Convention (otherwise known as Treaty) on the Rights of People with Disabilities which seeks to equalize rights and opportunities for people with disabilities around the world. President Obama signed the treaty in 2009 and […]
Prior to launching an education and workforce consulting practice, Cordell was Vice President of Public Policy, leading the Education and Workforce; and Information and Technology Committees for Business Roundtables. Previously, he served Seattle Public Schools District as its Director of the School Support Services Division, Director of Business Systems and […]
Parents of Children with Disabilities have special needs of their own that are often downplayed, neglected or downright denied. Have you taken a moment for yourself? Have you given yourself permission to grieve, to feel angry, sad or confused? It’s normal to have an array of emotions in the process of accepting your […]
Enable America, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing employment among the 54 million Americans with disabilities, will be celebrating its 10th anniversary next week in Washington, DC. Join us to hear the story behind Enable America and its Founder & CEO Richard Salem, and learn about its work with Wounded […]