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 [...]
Join us as we speakw ith Tina Campanella, Executive Dircetor of Quality Trust and Robert Dinerstein, Chair and President of the Board of Directors. A radio call-in advocacy show for and about children with disabilities.
Join us to discuss with The Children’s Law Center their blueprint for improving mental health services for kids in DC. “In May 2012, Children’s Law Center published a plan with practical recommendations, Improving the Children’s Mental Health System in the District of Columbia. The complete plan (48 pages) or the [...]
Joins us to discuss recent US federal guidleines on seclusion and restarint in schools.
Join us for a Q & A with top financial advisors at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to discuss how to manage your current special needs spending as well asplanning for the future.