August 28, 2014
(Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Protecting special needs kids financially by Cherice Chen, AdviceIQ 7:45 a.m. EDT August 23, 2014 More than 56 million Americans have some type of disability, according to the Census Bureau. Autism, for example, affects one in 50 children. For parents of a child with a disability, the great fear is: “What happens when […]
August 28, 2014
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August 18, 2014
by LAUREN ZAKALIK Follow: @wfaalauren WFAA Posted on August 12, 2014 at 6:19 PM Updated Wednesday, Aug 13 at 6:39 AM Click here to watch video. SANGER — Football season is back in Sanger, and the only thing more certain than getting sacked and sweaty in practice is seeing Blake Pyron and Austin Waters on […]
August 11, 2014
Scholarships are now available for registrations for the upcoming State of the Art conference on Post Secondary Education and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. Priority is given to family members (self-advocates are free) and I encourage anyone interested to apply quickly while funds are still available. – Heather Sacks Click here for flyer. Click here for application.
July 21, 2014
Together, We Can Do Anything by Christina B. Grimes (Author), Marah Mumma Photography (Photographer) (hardcover) We are THRILLED to announce that Christina Grimes’ book is now for sale!!!! We are so proud of her for pursuing her dream and making this book a reality! If you order please use the Amazon Smiles link in […]
June 23, 2014
Organizers hope a bike skills camp will help people with disabilities roll through life with more confidence and independence. “They truly believe they can do anything,” iCan Shine executive director Lisa Ruby said of camp participants. “It really is so much more than riding a bike.” The iCan Bike Camp, which began Monday, is being […]
June 4, 2014
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) Special Education Awards Posted by Dian Nelson at 6/2/2014 (www.fcps.org) The Frederick County Public Schools’ Department of Special Education and Psychological Services hosted a celebration on May 15, honoring employees and others with outstanding achievement awards for dedication supporting students with disabilities. SpecialEdAwardWinners Shown, left to right, are: Outstanding Achievement […]
May 23, 2014
Deadline Friday, May 30,2014 – MAKE YOUR VOICES HEARD! YOUR OPINION MATTERS! Parents or guardians of children receiving special education and related services recently received the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services. Parents are asked to complete the survey and return it in the […]
May 22, 2014
KARSYNS KARNIVAL http://www.karsynskarnival.com/ KS2 4DS, Inc. seeks to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome in Southern Maryland. Our mission is to showcase the talents and abilities of individuals with Down syndrome, disseminate information about Down syndrome, and promote social connections among individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and other […]
May 22, 2014
Dear Future Mom / March 21 / World Down Syndrome Day A heartwarming message from 15 people with Down syndrome to a future mom. Click here to view video on YOUTUBE. Published on Mar 13, 2014 This site contains links to other sites on the Internet that are not under the control of FRIENDS. […]