The Undivided Blog

Dear parents and friends, If this past year has been marked by anything, it has been uncertainty—and uncertainty has a way of spreading. Families raising children with disabilities feel this acutely. Parents depend on multiple systems at once—healthcare, insurance, education, and public benefits—and it is rarely the case that all of those systems are stable ...

Cozy holiday wishes from your friends at Undivided From our Undivided family to yours, we’re wrapping you in appreciation this holiday season and wishing you a joyful, cozy, and truly magical new year. To every parent showing up with love, creativity, and resilience: we see you. May your holidays be filled with comfort, small (and ...

The resources our families loved most this year As we turn the page to a new year, we’re taking a quiet moment to pause and look back — not just at everything we’ve done, but at how far we’ve come together. Our team has spent the year listening closely to families, learning from experts, and ...

Your go-to guide for a magical (& manageable) holiday season The holiday season is officially here — how are we holding up? If you’re already mentally juggling food and sensory needs, accessibility tweaks, travel logistics, disrupted sleep, change in routines, and that one relative who insists your child “will love sitting on Santa’s lap,” don’t ...

What resources are available to help fund your child's medications, therapies, equipment, supplies, and other services? Leslie Lobel, Undivided's Director of Health Plan Advocacy, and Lisa Concoff Kronbeck, Undivided's Public Benefits Specialist, explain the funding options available to parents and how to navigate them. Listen to the full podcast episode wherever you get your podcasts!

Future planning made easier: what every family should know Parenting a child with disabilities means carrying a unique mix of joy — and big, lingering questions about the future. As our kids move toward adulthood, it’s normal to feel the weight of what’s ahead: what happens when they turn 18 and so much changes? How ...

In this episode, join Dr. Caitlin Solone, education advocate, teacher-educator, and academic administrator for the disability studies program at UCLA, as she shares the questions parents should ask about alternate and modified curriculum. Listen anywhere you download podcasts!

As we pause to reflect on this year, here at Undivided, we’re filled with gratitude for every family who let us be part of their journey. It’s been an honor to watch families navigate big transitions, celebrate meaningful wins, and show up with strength that inspired us daily. We also grew right alongside you, building ...

IEPs evolve in high school, just like our kids do. We’re starting to focus on those vision statements and what comes after high school as our teens near adulthood, but how can we know all of the options and possibilities for support? Join Undivided Education Advocate Lisa Carey, as we covered major milestones and steps ...

Between insurance, Regional Center, Medi-Cal, IHSS, and all those lesser-known programs no one tells you about, figuring out how to secure the benefits your kid deserves (and get them paid for!) can feel like a full-time job. And the truth is, many families miss out on incredible resources simply because no one tells us what ...