Between June and September my kids have 82 days of summer vacation, and I’ve promised them something fun every single day. That means I need 82 fun summer activities for one child with a developmental disability and one child who refuses to participate in most activities. It’ll be a piece of cake, right? Borrowing the [...]
Summer vacation will be here soon. When planning a vacation with a person who has special needs, accessibility is the name of the game: wheelchair accessibility, accessibility to medical needs, a positive sensory environment, accessibility to old interests and new experiences. Every destination on this list welcomes and accommodates visitors with special needs. You’ve probably [...]
It’s road trip season. If you have a child with special needs, as I do, then you know it will take extra planning — and you have no idea if your best-laid plans will be successful until you actually go. Travel always involves some risks for a child with medical needs or sensory issues. But [...]
I gave my children and family the gift of doing nothing this winter break. Don’t panic or feel sorry for my kids or me even. I didn’t say we did nothing or that I gave them nothing, but we did nothing by our typical standards. My parents have a time share condominium and offered it [...]
