March is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month and is also commonly referred to as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. What can you do this month to be a part of it? How did it originate and grow over the years? Here’s everything you need to know about Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. What is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month?
Everywhere, around the globe, you can see how any difference will set a child apart from their peers. Whether it’s language, disability, etc. it’s important to recognize these differences and find a way to bring them together for general inclusiveness, social, and learning purposes in an inclusive education environment. So, how does this happen? Let’s
2020 Budget is scheduled for Vote this Thursday, March 12 As a follow up to our urgent request for emails and phone calls to Senators and Delegates for the Virginia Budget, we’d like to thank the advocates who met with their General Assembly members and wrote, emailed, made phones, and much more. We’re very grateful
Census 2020 On April 1, 2020, it is important that people with disabilities and their families are ready to be counted. Every 10 years, the census counts everyone in the United States. The gathered census data affects many key things. So it’s vital that everyone be counted. The Census 2020 data determines how much
Call and email Virginia Budget Conferees now! The Senators and Delegates below have been appointed and are charged with negotiating Virginia’s Final Budget. We need ‘all hands on deck’ to help make sure that those with disabilities, and their families/caregivers, have their voices heard and have the necessary funds allotted for maintaining and improving their
Adult children who receive Social Security benefits might obtain financial assistance through disabled adult child benefits. A person may be eligible for Social Security payments if their disabilities started before the age of 22. Because these benefits are paid on the parent’s earnings record, the SSA refers to them as “child” benefits. Each person receives
Rare Disease Day is an annual event that aims to raise awareness about rare diseases and the challenges faced by those affected. In this blog post, we will explore the history of Rare Disease Day and delve into its significance in creating a more inclusive and supportive world for individuals with rare diseases. What is
Understanding the Importance of Blood Donation and How You Can Make a Difference Blood Donor Awareness Month is an annual campaign held in January to raise awareness about the critical need for blood donations and to recognize the selfless individuals who donate their blood to save lives. This month-long observance aims to educate the public
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also present unique challenges for individuals with disabilities. From navigating crowded shopping malls to attending parties and social gatherings, the holidays can sometimes feel overwhelming and isolating. However, with the right mindset and a few simple strategies, it is possible to embrace
Every October is National Book Month. The month-long celebration emphasizes the value of reading, writing, and literature. How Reading Can Help Special Needs Children Reading aloud to young children is an excellent approach to engage them while also fostering language development and early literacy skills. When it comes to reading to special needs children, it
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