Tag Archive: inclusion

wheelchair costumes

Wheelchair Costumes: Halloween Ideas for Kids with Wheels

Wheelchair costumes! In the spirit of fashion for all abilities, I’m sharing a few easy ideas for Halloween costumes that can be adapted for wheelchairs.

Jamie Sumner
cerebral palsy

Nike Signs Its First Professional Athlete with Cerebral Palsy

Nike signs its first professional athlete with cerebral palsy and it’s a win for all of us. Parents of children with special needs: the sky's the limit.

Jamie Sumner
prom

Why Special Needs Students Should Go to Regular Prom

As I watched my son get ready for prom that morning, my feelings were mixed. My son was over the moon about his big day, but I had other thoughts.

Aimee Sharp
Target

Target Redefines Beauty for Kids with Special Needs

We hadn’t even made it to the Target toy section when he laughed and cupped his hands together to sign “more.” He was looking at an ad of a boy in a walker.

Jamie Sumner
disability emoji

New Disability Emoji: Let This Be Just the Beginning

If the new disability emoji is the modern world’s equivalent to hieroglyphics, then I'm ready to see my son’s life adequately expressed.

Jamie Sumner
world down syndrome day

World Down Syndrome Day: Raising Awareness of the Inclusive Community

World Down syndrome Day helps raise awareness of the fact that individuals with Down syndrome are valuable members of communities all over the globe.

Aimee Sharp
inclusion on the playground

Opening the Door for Inclusion on the Playground

An inquisitive, unafraid little boy created his own path to inclusion on the playground and paved the way for others by showing me how to get it started.

Aimee Sharp
survive the holidays

Helping Families with Special Needs Survive the Holidays

There are lots of tips for special needs families to manage holiday stress, but if we really want to survive the holidays, we need help from our loved ones.

Aimee Sharp
Playdates for Children with Special Needs

Playdates for Children with Special Needs

Playdates for children with special needs help kids and their families connect with others in an environment that promotes inclusion.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS