The Top 10 Facebook Posts From Friendship Circle of Michigan
Facebook can be a great resource for special needs families. Facebook is the go to place when looking for a reprieve from the daily grind or looking for resources and support. Over the years Friendship Circle of Michigan's Facebook page has … [Read More...]
A Complete Guide to Service, Therapy and Emotional Support Dogs
Have you ever thought about getting a service dog to help you or a loved one? What about a therapy dog for school or an emotional support companion dog for home? Here’s … [Read More...]
What You Need To Know About Housing Discrimination
Many people with a disability, or those supporting a family member with a disability already know the financial struggle. Add on to that the difficulty in meeting basic … [Read More...]
Kids With Special Needs In The Kitchen
Teaching life skills to children with special needs has long been a goal in the special needs community. One of the more popular life skills is food preparation. Many … [Read More...]
Top 5 Tips for Funding an Adaptive Bicycle
There are many types of adaptive bicycles that range in size and cost. Once an adaptive bicycle is chosen, along comes the next big hurdle. How am I going to pay for this? … [Read More...]
19 Summer Tips From Special Needs Parents
With the summer just a month away parents are starting to feel the heat. Kids will be out of school and the challenge of providing a structured and fun summer are weighing … [Read More...]
10 Activities For Practicing Life Skills This Summer
Summer vacation means a relatively relaxed daily routine. For my family, it’s the perfect time to model and teach life skills. Here are 10 summertime activities that … [Read More...]
29 Winners in the The Great Bike Giveaway!
For the last three weeks Friendship Circle has been running the Great Bike Giveaway, a nationwide contest where children with special needs can win an adaptive bike. Over … [Read More...]
Enbrighten: A Reading Comprehension Game for Children with Special Needs
Recently, I had the privilege of attending the CEC conference in Grand Rapids. While at the conference, I attended a session entitled, “Sane and Savvy Strategies for the … [Read More...]
The Benefit of Sensory Stories
Sensory stories can be a great way to support children with special educational needs. We all learn from our senses everyday. A child with sensory impairments or physical … [Read More...]
10 Must Have Products for Individuals with Cerebral Palsy
Like most disabilities, individuals with Cerebral Palsy (CP) have different needs and abilities. While one individual may need a device to help with communicating, another … [Read More...]
