If you visit a dorm at any college in the country you are very likely to find a couple of students with controllers in their hands focused on a video game and totally oblivious to the rest of the world. While most people frown at the amount of time kids spend playing video games, some students are [...]
I have to admit, I have been giddy ever since I began researching college opportunities for children with special needs. How exciting! We have always told our 13-yr old daughter with Down syndrome she would be going to college some day, but it was one of those hopeful comments where I wasn’t really sure it [...]
What is the difference and why do you care? Many of you have heard the terms “modifications” and “accommodations.” These are two big buzz words used in special education and are often used interchangeably. However, these two terms do NOT mean the same thing and have very important implications for your child’s learning. It is [...]
Finding the right college is hard for anyone. There are so many things to think about: Tuition costs, dorm living, choosing the right major, and how close the school is to home. When choosing a school for a student with a disability, more questions must be asked: Will I be given the appropriate accommodations to [...]
1. What is Friendship Circle? Friendship Circle of Michigan is a not-for-profit organization located in West Bloomfield, Michigan that creates friendship in the lives of children and adults with special needs. Our unique method pairs individuals who have special needs with local teen volunteers. Together they participate in a variety of weekly programs at the Ferber [...]
Every Friday (starting today!) we publish a roundup of whats happening in the news, feature some blog posts we like and spotlight a Special Needs organization doing some good. For daily updates you can always follow us on Twitter @FCMichigan. Here we go… In The News Two Autism Studies: Highways and Lack of Visual Skills [...]
