The Undivided Blog

What’s on our minds as we kick off November? We’re getting ready for our upcoming Medi-Cal event with Disability Rights California that will dive into the changes taking effect January 1, digging into disability rights for immigrant families, thinking about resilience, and more. Keep reading for this week’s news and highlights from the Undivided community. …

Will your child ever have real friends? For kids with intellectual and developmental disabilities, being included doesn’t always mean being invited, and a high five in the hallway isn’t the same as true belonging. In this episode of Undivided Voices, Lindsay Crain talks with Dr. Zach Rossetti, associate professor of special education at Boston University, …

Is anyone else finding it hard to keep up with all the changes and uncertainty around our kids’ rights? Same. Between upcoming Medicaid changes, questions about paid caregiving, and our kids’ right to live in their communities instead of institutions, there’s a lot to navigate. California families, especially, won’t want to miss our free November …

What’s everyone talking about this week? We’re busy celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month, exploring the new California IEP template, RSVPing to our upcoming Medi-Cal event with Disability Rights California about the changes coming January 1st, and more! Here are the hot topics and conversations happening in the Undivided community this week — starting with a …

What is masking, why do kids do it, and how can we help them feel safe being themselves? Hear from six leading experts and an autistic college student as they unpack the different types of masking and share how parents can support their kids. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get …

Let’s give those IEP goals a closer look. Some things are supposed to be scary at Halloween. Your child’s IEP goals? Not so much. If you’re not sure what makes a good goal or how to tell if it’s helping your child make progress, we’re here to help. This week, we’re breaking down meaningful, measurable …

What’s everyone talking about this week? Our phones, inboxes, and Facebook parent group have been busy swapping inclusive Halloween tips for our kids and teens, RSVPing to our upcoming event about Medi-Cal changes beginning in 2027, and more. Here’s what’s happening in the Undivided community this week — from parents’ Halloween questions to your weekend …

For children who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), getting ready for school can often mean extra planning. Does your child’s AAC device have the vocabulary they’ll need for a new classroom, teacher, or friends? Will new school staff know how to use it? And what happens when your child’s AAC therapist or school team …

Costumes, candy, and spooky surprises — Halloween is almost here! But when your child has sensory sensitivities, food allergies, or other support needs, the fun can come with a few extra challenges. Here’s how to make Halloween more inclusive and enjoyable for your child, plus what’s coming up in Undivided events. Weekly read: How to …

When it comes to our kids, everyone seems to have something to say. But how much of what we hear, especially in IEP meetings, is actually true? This week in our community, we’re busting school myths, swapping ideas for a more inclusive Halloween, and saving our spots for two upcoming conversations! Join us to talk …