Three years have passed since Apple first revealed the iPad in April 2010. In that short time, four major product updates have been released, the smaller iPad Mini was introduced, and countless apps have been added to the app store. Since it has been a few years since our original iPad Apps post, we [..}
“Labeled” Special Education
by on January 10, 2013
“So what happens when she turns three? Some other parents say I might not want her placed in Special Education, because it’s so hard to get out once you’re in.” Oh, NO. My heart sinks. Who is saying these THINGS? I assured this mother that there are certainly avenues parents can take if [..}
It’s All About You
by on October 22, 2012
After my program recently moved to a new location, some of our favorite sayings were hung in new places. Looking up from my desk, for instance, I see, “No one cares how much you know.” Don’t worry, that’s not the whole saying, just the result of unfortunate bulletin board placement. The full [..}
Travelling Blues
by on October 4, 2012
A couple of weeks ago I traveled to Germany for a distributor meeting and an exhibition, and ran into some problems at the Dusseldorf airport. I have been lobbying (thanks Marty Ball) ever since to get them to change their ways before RehaCare next week. It is the only airport, that I know of, that [..}
Back to School, Back to Feeling Like You Don’t Fit In?
by on September 10, 2012
It's so not easy going back to school after doing all the things you love in the summer. It can be super hard going back, especially if you use a wheelchair. Maybe you're super lucky and you go to a school where everybody is cool and could care less if you use a wheelchair. Schools like [..}
Sensory Pudding Activity
by on October 19, 2011
Remember when your mother always told you "Don't play with your food!" Well now I am proposing that you do just the opposite, that you LET your child play with their food. I know what you are thinking, "What a mess!" but this activity is mess free, inexpensive and fun for kids of all abilities. [..}
Heightened Awareness: Kids Stand & Learn
by on May 6, 2011
Many of you are probably aware of the physical benefits of standing for kids who use wheelchairs. But have you heard about the social and psychological benefits for children using standers? Standing can positively affect how students communicate and learn in a school setting! "A 1992 [..}
What’s the difference? Clinic-Based Versus School-Based Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
by on April 18, 2011
A child with motor or sensory impairments may benefit from skilled Physical or Occupational Therapy intervention. The way the need for services is determined and how the services are delivered vary based on whether services are delivered in a medical or educational setting. Who Qualifies? In the [..}
Blowing Games for Kids
by on April 7, 2011
While researching kids activities I came across "blowing games", at first I thought it was a misprint and was supposed to read bowling games. But then I got to thinking about how much fun blowing games could actually be and how they would benefit kids with limited abilities. Many kids [..}
Schools: Understand Benefits of Buying Assistive Technology Locally
by on March 9, 2011
Are you a PT, OT, or paraprofessional working at a school? Or maybe you are a special ed teacher or buyer? Even if you are the principal or the janitor, you may be interested in what I am about to tell you. This is not a secret or new information. In fact, we have been trying to help connect [..}
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