Parents & Caregivers

By Holly Kramer If you are reading this, you may have a parent who has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s. While this can be a difficult time for you and your parents, it is essential to remember that you are not alone. There are many resources available to help you care for your parent,…

Though the Webster, NY-based non-profit has only been in existence for five years, Bella’s Bumbas LTD. has made its presence known worldwide as they assist children facing mobility challenges. Its grass roots mission all began after Isabella (Bella) was born into the family with a diagnosis of Spina Bifida in 2015. Rebecca and Marty Parzynski, Bella’s Great…

By Sarah Kesty, Executive Function Coach IEPs and 504 plan meetings can be overwhelming. The jargon, the fast pace, the emotional components all mix together to create some confusing moments. After helping families for nearly 20 years, I’ve realized there are lingering misunderstandings about special education. Here, I share the top 5 myths and some…

By Jonathan Sharp, Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. The study “What’s in My Baby Food?” conducted by the non-profit organization Healthy Babies Bright Futures in 2019, which found that up to most of the baby food on the market contains a high concentration of at least one dangerous heavy metal, led to a more in-depth investigation during…

By Adrian Johansen There are 61 million adults in the U.S. living with some kind of disability. However, that certainly doesn’t mean 61 million adults aren’t able to function or have their independence. Those dealing with a disability often want the same type of independent lifestyle as everyone else— even if they require the help of a…

By Tina Stang My name is Tina Stang and I am a parent of twin boys, Peter and Kyle. They are 10 years old now and were diagnosed with autism when they were two. They are my world and I adore them. When we started our autism journey, I was bewildered and overwhelmed by all…

By Adrian Johansen When you look into the face of a child, you are looking into the face of tomorrow, the face of the world we will leave behind us. And that means that the challenge, the responsibility, and the honor of our children’s tomorrows are upon us today. However, whether you are the parent…

By Jillian Day According to many entrepreneurs, owning a small business is the American dream, and if you have a genuine desire to see your new company thrive, then nothing should hold you back. If you are a parent with a disability, you may think that the deck is stacked against you, but that couldn’t be…

By Sarah Kesty, Executive Function Coach If you overheard someone claiming to be a “life coach,” you may groan or wonder to yourself how someone outside of you could ever begin to understand well enough to strategize your life! You may even project the types of advice you’d hear from the person. “Just try to…

By Sarah Kesty, Executive Function Coach After more than a year of distance learning, students everywhere are preparing for the transition to in-person school. Some may be excited for the social time again, while others may be dreading the demands of being on campus (and already missing Pajama Day every day!) As a teacher with…

By Ale Bruyere, Camp Wamp Kids with disabilities from all over America visit Camp Wamp each summer…usually. But since we can’t have camp this summer due to COVID, we have decided to come to you with Camp Wamp’s Disability & Optimism Tour Across America! Camp Wamp Hits the Road June 1st Camp Wamp near Lake Tahoe in California…

By Adrian Johansen All students have a right to quality education, regardless of the challenges they face in their young lives. Many teachers and parents do what they can—often without government support—to make certain that kids are empowered to learn and follow their educational curiosities or ambitions. Unfortunately, there will be times that the events…