Months in the making, but one of our most fun projects to date... The new Capable Kids Clubhouse Coloring and Activity Book features fun, educational activities for parents and teachers to do with kids of all abilities. Here are just a few examples: Make a Volcano with Hope Print and [..}
Lifting Spirits – Article on Mobile and Dynamic Standing for Kids
It’s no secret that kids love to play and move about, and kids with mobility challenges are no exception! A child’s desire to play and interact with family or friends should be considered when prescribing a standing program. Mobile and dynamic standers can open up a world of possibilities for kids, not only physically but emotionally and socially as well. Physical therapist, Karen Good, explains these distinct types of standers and their immeasurable benefits.[..}
Looking in the Mirror
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November 9, 2010
November 9, 2010
I was newly injured and beside myself with changes. I was choking on everything I had to swallow…literally and hypothetically speaking. There was so much commotion going on as a result of my spinal cord injury, I couldn’t focus on one thing. I was worried about where I would live, who [..}
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Standout board games for young kids with disabilities
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November 8, 2010
November 8, 2010
We all know about Scrabble, Monopoly, and Connect Four; classic board games American families know and love. But there are hundreds of other board games out there that are just as exciting. While you may not be able to afford to enroll your child in expensive classes or take them on a trip somewhere [..}
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Memories of Rehab Past
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November 3, 2010
November 3, 2010
My weekly yoga class meets in one of the biggest physical rehab places in Minnesota. It seems that everyone with a disability who even lives remotely close to it has gone there at least once in their life. That’s because they do it all - sports, rehab, classes, stuff for kids. You name it, they [..}
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The Enigma of Competitive Bidding
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November 2, 2010
November 2, 2010
While I am a firm believer in free enterprise, competitive bidding simply isn’t competitive. If it were, there would not be a cap. Think for a moment about one of your dearest family members. Imagine if you will, that they were unfortunately, suddenly in grave need for a wheelchair, standing [..}
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Morgan’s Wonderland Accessible Amusement Park!
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November 1, 2010
November 1, 2010
Morgan's Wonderland is well...wonderful! It is the world's first ultra accessible family fun amusement park! You will be in awe of the more than twenty park attraction areas and to top it off, they offer FREE admission to individuals with special needs and only $5-$15 admission for other [..}
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Good Help is Hard to Find
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October 28, 2010
October 28, 2010
One of the many things that goes hand in hand with being a quadriplegic, even a highly independent one, is that I need PCAs (personal care attendants/ assistants) to come in every morning and help me get ready for the day. It’s just a fact of life that doing what’s necessary to go from the bed [..}
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Crusader for the Non Bi-Pedal, On a Wheeled Horse I Ride.
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October 26, 2010
October 26, 2010
I am out on my weekly self appointed crusade to patrol the parking spots deemed worthy only for us wheeled class. My first three stops: CVS, Staples and Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart, normally a Hedin of faux parkers is unusually quiet. With ample parking and no gawkers in sight, I decide to [..}
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Exercise Can Build Strong Brains
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October 25, 2010
October 25, 2010
In previous articles, I have talked about the importance of providing exercise opportunities for children with disabilities to prevent many health problems as they grow older and to allow them to maintain their independence. What is recently coming to light is the importance of exercise and a [..}
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