It’s National Bullying Prevention Month
Did you know that National Bullying Prevention month was actually founded by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center? PACER is the Minnesota Parent Training and Information Center. National Bullying Prevention month began in 2006, which makes is 10 years old this month! PACER has a lot of resources for the parents of children with disabilities, in addition to […]
President Obama Proclaims October 2016 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The White House’s Office of the Press Secretary issued for immediate release a presidential proclamation recognizing October 2016 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The proclamation begins with, “Americans with disabilities are entitled to the same rights and freedoms as any other citizen — including the right to dignity and respect in the workplace. Too often […]
Looking for Guidance in Your Journey with Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a website “created to provide answers and assistance to parents of a child with cerebral palsy. Our goal is to reach as many members of the cerebral palsy community as possible, building up a network of support, as well as providing necessary assistance.” This website contains much information, from the medical […]
October 10 is the Final Day to Register to Vote- Make Sure You Are Registered!
Monday, October 10 is the final day to register to vote in Arkansas, which is right around the corner. Make sure you are registered to vote! If you need to check your status- maybe you’ve moved, or you don’t remember if you’ve registered- you can check your status. If you want to vote absentee, or […]
Autism Speaks Has a 100 Day Kit for Newly Diagnosed Families of Young Children
Autism Speaks is a “leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.” They also help families with resource information. A good place to start is […]