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For families of kids with disabilities, back-to-school season comes with its own checklist — AAC devices ready, safety plans in place, the whole team up to speed on health and sensory needs, teachers on board with IEPs…and the list goes on. No matter where you’re starting from, we’ve got what you need to help your …

The start of a new school year looks different for every family. For some, it’s helping a child feel comfortable with a new routine. For others, it’s introducing a new teacher, making sure accommodations are in place, finding the right adaptive tools, or preparing for a smoother transition back to school. Most families are juggling …

From first evaluations to first IEP meetings, the early years bring a lot of new experiences — and questions. If you’re unsure where to start or what support your child may qualify for, we’ve mapped out the key milestones and services from birth through kindergarten. Early intervention What is early intervention? Not sure where to …

Mealtimes can be a daily challenge for many families raising kids with disabilities — and this week, we’re exploring why. Whether your child has sensory sensitivities, a highly selective diet, feeding challenges, or a limited list of preferred foods, you’re not alone. We’re sharing insights, strategies, and expert guidance on building feeding skills in a …

Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference: a home that’s easier to navigate, a way to communicate that’s finally understood, the confidence to brush teeth, wash hair, or take a shower independently, or an adaptive tool that helps your child do something on their own for the very first time. This week, …

If you’ve ever wondered, “Wait, is there a program that covers this?” you’re not alone. California has a patchwork of health plans, public benefits, and disability programs that can help pay for therapies, equipment, caregiving, and more — but figuring out which program covers what (and how they all work together) isn’t exactly intuitive. This …

I wanted to follow up on my last post with more of what happens when incentives are pointed in the wrong direction. Denials and obfuscation are just the start. From there, it cascades. A single NO doesn’t stop with one family. It spreads, it compounds, and it spirals out of control. Here are three of …

If you’ve ever sat in your car after an IEP meeting, replaying every word, wondering if you asked too many questions or not enough. If you’ve ever gone to bed carrying the weight of advocating for one child while trying to show up for your other children, your partner, your work, and yourself. If you’ve …

There’s been a lot happening in the disability community lately. This week, we’re breaking a few major updates and developing stories about California’s newly signed budget, a controversial DOJ memo on the Olmstead decision, and how proposed changes to what counts as “cost-effective” could affect Regional Center and SDP budgets (plus how to speak out!). …

There’s a version of financial planning most parenting articles talk about: save early, build a budget, write a will. And then there’s the version most families raising children with disabilities are actually living, where ABLE accounts, special needs trusts, and estate planning sit alongside eligibility rules, policies that change underneath you, and a future filled …