A special needs trust is a written legal agreement that enables an individual with a disability to qualify or remain qualified for means tested government benefits, such as medicaid, SSI or even medicaid waivers.
Nuestros discusiones educacionales continuó con un grupo de expertos el Jueves 25 de Marzo 2021. Este evento virtual contó con un panel de discusion multidisciplinario.
Wouldn’t it be great if inclusive, accessible playgrounds were in every community for all to enjoy? Although progress is being made in certain areas, there is a lot more work to be done to literally level the playing field and help communities and designers understand what makes an inclusive accessible playground and why they are important for people of all abilities.
Individuals with Cerebral Palsy frequently participate in Adaptive Sports and Therapeutic Recreation programs. Though there are often many similarities in programs and frequently the terms are used interchangeably, there are differences that are highlighted here.
Our educational series continued with a panel of experts from Nationwide Children's Hospital on Monday, March 29th, 2021. This virtual event featured a multi-disciplinary panel discussion.
Our educational series continued with a panel of experts from Scottish Rite for Children and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center on Thursday, March 25th, 2021. This virtual event featured a multi-disciplinary panel discussion.
We’ve spent weeks picking out special gifts at a variety of price points for all ages and stages! Let our Accessible Gift Guide do the work for you, complete with the links to buy each gift directly. And we’re even more excited to let you know we’ve partnered with several of the awesome companies and products featured here for holiday gift giveaways in the days to come with our Holiday giveaway countdown.
Our 3rd Virtual Town Hall featured experts from the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Northwestern University in Chicago. This multi-disciplinary panel discussion highlights the latest updates in care of children with #CerebralPalsy.
The second Virtual Town Hall featured the experts from Rady Children's Hospital, Southern Family CP Center, and UC San Diego School of Medicine in San Diego, California. This multi-disciplinary panel discussion highlights the latest updates in care of children with CerebralPalsy.
Our educational series kicked off with a panel of experts from the Weinberg Family CP Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City on Thursday, November 5th, 2020 at 6:30pm ET. This virtual event featured a multi-disciplinary panel discussion with Weinberg Family CP Center clinicians and researchers.
Compatible with the FFORA Attachment (an attachment that affixes to the tubing of manual wheelchairs) behold the New FFORA Bottle Holder & FFORA Bottle, allowing you to carry your H2O or favorite beverage in style!
As a mother and a pediatrician, I’ve both felt the strain of pandemic parenting directly and indirectly. I’ve made decisions about my own family and sending our kids to daycare and school, and I’ve stayed up worrying about how parents are supposed to make these difficult choices with so little support.
The RAD RaceRunner is a three-wheeled running bike with chest support. It is designed for children and adults with balance or mobility challenges to achieve their exercising goals -be it recreation, competition, or rehabilitation.
Obi is a first of its kind, revolutionary dining device for individuals who lack upper extremity function. With the momentary touch of a switch, Obi allows users to select between four compartments of food and to command when the food is captured and delivered to the mouth. Obi increases independence, social interaction, and effective food capturing like never before.
The EazyHold® universal cuff is the answer to gripissues that parents, occupational therapists, schools, hospitals, and care facilities have been seeking. The patented design, available in multiple sizes, gives children and adults the ability to hold onto and use tons of items with ease.
I suppose there has to be one silver lining that comes out of being sheltered in place for months on end (due to Covid-19): I’ve finally been catching up on sleep. The recommended nightly hours of sleep is between 7 and 9 hours . For me, getting a good night’s sleep has been the best way to regain a sense of control and ease during such unnerving times. Not only does sleep improve mood and
For women with Cerebral Palsy, finding a new OB/GYN can be difficult for a variety of reasons: accessibility (both to the building and in the exam rooms), staffing and supports for additional physical needs and more.
From simple to extravagant, these homes provide inspiration for every one and every need!
This fact sheet has been created for women with cerebral palsy to provide answers to some common questions about CP, pregnancy, and birth. Women with CP should follow general guidelines about getting healthy before getting pregnant, but women with CP may need to do other things as well to prepare for pregnancy.
As a parent, when it comes to different types of interventions for infants with cerebral palsy, how do you know what you have, what you don't, and what you could get?
For people with a physical disability, activity is a lifestyle. It's something that can start in physical therapy, but it really is something that has to be carried over into their everyday lives. What has happened over the years is we're understanding the importance of mobility.
The Zumo Learning System provides an accessible learning environment for children of all abilities and helps children fall in love with STEM concepts through play!
Enjoy the great outdoors while staying warm and cozy with a custom KoolKape from Koolway Sports.
