Browse the columns for resources, products, programs, funding, fundraising ideas, conversations, and activities. Start with what your family needs right now—you don’t have to figure everything out at once.

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Therapeutic Arts Group offers music and art therapy, with services based on individual goals. Ask about availability, location, cost, and how the therapist can coordinate with your child’s other providers.

Learn more: https://www.therapeuticartsgroup.com/services

Tags: Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley, music therapy, art therapy

Before buying, check sizing, weight limits, cleaning, portability, and the return policy. For adaptive equipment, ask your child’s therapy or equipment team about fit.

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Start by asking the program how participation works in your area and what steps are needed.

Learn more: https://freedomconcepts.com/dream-bike/

Tags: adaptive bike, mobility, inclusion, sponsorship

Watch Renna’s Corner Conversations on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@rennascorner

These conversations bring parents and guests together to share experience, encouragement, and helpful resources. Browse for topics that matter to your family.

Have a topic you wish more people talked about? Share it with Renna’s Corner.

For each opportunity, check:

• Who qualifies and which locations are covered?

• What expenses are eligible?

• Is there a deadline?

• What documents are needed?

• Is funding paid to the family or directly to a provider?

Keep the original application link and the date you checked it with each resource.

Ask about accepted shoes, collection goals, storage, pickup arrangements, payment terms, and the time involved before starting.

Use Renna’s Corner’s referral link: https://funds2orgs.com/rennascorner/

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Tags: fundraising, shoe drive, family fundraising

Contact the local league to ask about registration, seasons, ages, accessibility, and available support.

Find a league: https://www.miracleleague.com/find-a-miracle-league/

Tags: adaptive sports, baseball, recreation, community

Check the size guide and sock height before ordering so the sock covers the areas where the brace touches the skin.

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Tags: AFOs, socks, adaptive clothing

Ask which options apply to your location, what documentation is needed, and whether an application or referral is required.

Resource: https://freedomconcepts.com/funding/

Related: see the Dream Bike Program in Programs & Opportunities.

Tags: adaptive equipment, bike, funding

Link checked September 29, 2026.

☐ Write down what works and what is difficult with current equipment.

☐ Measure your car’s storage space and important doorways.

☐ List the places you need to use the equipment.

☐ Bring the bags or accessories you normally carry.

During the appointment:

☐ Try folding, lifting, transfers, and adjustments.

☐ Ask about stability, approved bag placement, and available anti-tip accessories.

☐ Check growth room and positioning with the equipment team.

☐ Ask about total weight, repairs, warranty, and delivery timing.

☐ Find out who handles paperwork and follow-up.

Afterward:

☐ Save the model, size, accessories, contact person, and next steps.

Tags: medical stroller, adaptive equipment, appointment checklist

https://www.supportnow.org/new?ref=ambaf6413

Before starting a fundraiser, review the platform’s fees, payout process, and terms to decide whether it fits your family.

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Renna’s Corner’s referral offer: a free 30-minute strategy call for families.

Request through this referral form:

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Check the product’s age guidance and current offer terms before ordering.

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Shop: https://senseationalyou.com/discount/RennasCorner?ref=bkzremnm

Check sizing and product details to find what fits your family.

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Shop: https://tobiqtravel.com/SIMPLYREAL

Compare dimensions, storage, and carrying options with what you need for your outings.

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Check the current savings at checkout.

Review the product’s age, weight, and use guidance before ordering.

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Link: https://myfreeloader.com/pages/special-needs-childcarrier

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https://www.noxgear.com/ref/Brenda4374

No specific discount was provided; check the current offers on the website.

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https://friendlyshoes.com/aff/simplyreal/

Check sizing and the style’s fit guidance before ordering. No specific discount code was provided.

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Start with eligibility and enrollment information, then ask which programs can meet your child’s needs.

https://camelotforchildren.org/become-a-camelot-family/

School-year programs: https://camelotforchildren.org/what-we-do/school-year-programming/

Tags: Lehigh Valley, community, recreation, camp

Link checked September 29, 2026.

PawsAbilities hosts small-group volunteer activities involving animal care, enrichment, and socialization. The program includes a consultation to discuss support needs.

Learn about participation: https://www.thesanctuarypa.org/volunteer/pawsabilities/

Tags: Lehigh Valley, animals, volunteering, inclusion

Link checked September 29, 2026.

Ask about availability, location, instructor experience, and how lessons can support your child’s water-safety goals.

Program information: https://www.emacswimlessons.org/adapted-swim-lessons

Tags: swimming, water safety, Lehigh Valley

Link checked September 29, 2026.

Start with 4 Paws for Ability’s application information. Ask about eligibility, available tasks, family responsibilities, fundraising requirements, and current placement timelines.

Application information: https://www.4pawsforability.org/apply/

Tags: service dogs, disability support

Link checked September 29, 2026.

Before starting, ask about eligibility, approved expenses, fees, and how funds are requested and paid.

How it works: https://helphopelive.org/fundraising/how-it-works/

Tags: fundraising, adaptive equipment, medical expenses

Link checked September 29, 2026.

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Tags: swimming, adaptive clothing, incontinence swimwear

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Identification is one part of a safety plan; it does not track a child’s location.

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Tags: identification, safety, family tools

Join through Renna’s Corner’s referral link:

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Training resources: https://app.neurodiversecollab.net/learn

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Could we add a few short therapy notes to the communication notebook? It would help to know:

• What was worked on

• What helped or worked well

• One thing we can practice at home

It would also be helpful to use the same short prompts across school, home, and outside therapy.

Choose a format the team can realistically maintain. A few useful bullets can be easier to follow than a long daily report.

Tags: school, therapy, communication, parent tools

Try one running list with:

• The question

• Who to ask

• The next step

• What you learned

Bring the most important questions to your next appointment or school meeting. Save resource links with a short note about why they might help your family.

Tags: newly diagnosed, organization, parent tips

This is the cooler we use for outings and trips. I love having a place to pack our specific meals and drinks, and I’ve also used its warming setting for potlucks.

Shop the cooler through Renna’s Corner:

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Browse information about Medicaid waivers, Katie Beckett/TEFRA programs, and other programs for children with disabilities or medical needs in all 50 states. The site also lists paid parent caregiving programs by state.

Choose your state to explore programs and find the next steps. Eligibility, services, and waiting lists vary; confirm current details with the program. This website provides information and does not enroll children.

https://www.kidswaivers.org/

Tags: Medicaid, waivers, funding, paid parent caregiving

Resource checked October 11, 2026.

LAIROS makes socks designed for AFO braces, with shaped heels and options in fun prints or solid colors. Check the size guide before ordering.

Renna’s Corner discount: save 20% with code RENNA20. Confirm the discount at checkout.

Browse AFO socks: https://lairos.com/collections/afo-socks

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Tags: AFOs, adaptive clothing, socks

Product page checked October 11, 2026.

Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania connects families of children and adults with disabilities or special needs with volunteer peer supporters who have a similar experience or can walk alongside them.

Explore the program and request a match:

https://www.parenttoparent.org/get-matched/

This is a resource for connection and emotional support as you navigate your family’s journey.

Tags: Pennsylvania, parent support, newly diagnosed, community

Resource checked October 11, 2026.

Start with the person and one or two supports that fit. You don’t need a whole sensory room.

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A simple starter kit
• A way to communicate help, stop, or break
• One or two suitable fidgets
• A comfortable place to pause
• A visual schedule, if helpful
• A sound-reduction option, if wanted

Explore these starting points

Basic Communication Board — A portable option for pointing to needs or choices. Keep the person’s usual AAC available; a basic board is an additional option.
Amazon

Visual Schedule Cards — Pictures that show what is happening next. Use only as much detail as the person finds helpful.
Amazon

First/Then Boards — A simple way to show two upcoming steps. Use for clarity, while still respecting requests to stop or take a break.
Amazon

Fidget Stones — A small tactile option for rubbing or holding.
Explore Fidget Stones

Bubble Poppers — A push-and-pop option. Check the pressure needed and the sound it makes.
Explore Bubble Poppers

Soft Blanket — A familiar-feeling comfort option. Let the person choose the fabric and whether they want it.
Explore Soft Blanket

Noise Cancelling Headphones — Explore an option for someone who finds sound overwhelming. Check whether the linked model uses active noise cancellation or is a passive hearing protector, along with fit and comfort.
Amazon | Walmart

Squishy Glow Light — A small light to explore instead of bright overhead lighting. Check brightness, materials, and age guidance.
Amazon

Keep the support personal. Offer choices and follow the person’s response. Keep their usual AAC available. A sensory corner is support, never punishment.

Weighted, compression, spinning, vibration, and oral tools need individual guidance. Oral items should not be shared. Loose magnetic balls are excluded because swallowed high-powered magnets can cause serious internal injuries.

Product links were carried over from our collection. Stock and individual listings have not been independently verified.

AOTA: individual assessment for sensory interventions · CPSC: magnet safety

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Temple University’s free C2P2 program helps participants understand disability policy, services, and advocacy. Eight sessions January–September 2027, including Zoom and in-person weekends in Harrisburg. Participants commit to all sessions.

Application deadline: November 18, 2026, at 5 PM Eastern.

Details and application:

https://disabilities.temple.edu/programs-services/advocacy/c2p2/c2p2-2027

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How to Have Hard Conversations with Those Who Support You

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 • 1–3 PM Eastern • Zoom

Temple University’s Families First session focuses on communicating confidently, strengthening relationships, and advocating for your child with family, caregivers, and professionals. Registration required.

Designed for families receiving early intervention in Philadelphia. Families outside that group should ask the organizer about eligibility.

Session details and registration:

https://disabilities.temple.edu/families-first

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Saturday, November 7, 2026 • 9 AM–3 PM • Dorney Park, Allentown

Sunday, November 8, 2026 • 9 AM–3 PM • LVH–Hecktown Oaks, Easton

Jefferson Health/Lehigh Valley Health Network is offering free drive-through flu vaccinations for adults and children ages 6 months and older. High-dose vaccine available for ages 65+.

Bring a signed consent form for each person if possible; forms will also be available on-site. Optional food and household-supply donations are welcome; no donation is needed to receive a vaccine.

Clinic information, directions, and consent forms:

https://www.lvhn.org/treatments/influenza-flu-shots

From Our Corner • October 29, 2026

Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley offers Saturday Day Camp during the school year, September–May, generally 9 AM–3 PM. Activities include art, music, dance, and STEM, with a 1:3 staff-to-camper ratio.

Ask about age requirements, individual support needs, cost, available dates, and openings. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; applying does not guarantee a spot.

We haven’t personally tried this program with Renna; sharing it as an option to explore.

Program details and application information:

https://varietyphila.org/programs/saturday-day-camp/

From Our Corner • October 29, 2026

Variety Holiday Lane • December 3–5, 2026

Drive-through: Thursday, December 3 • 5–7 PM • $20 per car

Walking: Friday, December 4 • 5–8 PM; Saturday, December 5 • 3–8 PM • $12/adult, $8/child

Enjoy holiday lights, decorated cabins, entertainment, and seasonal activities while supporting Variety’s disability programs. Activities differ by tour option; check the ticket page.

We haven’t attended. Ask Variety about mobility access, sensory considerations, and accommodations before purchasing: events@varietyphila.org.

Event details and tickets:

https://secure.givelively.org/event/variety-club-camp-development-center-for-handicapped-children/2026-variety-holiday-lane-tickets

From Our Corner • October 29, 2026

An opportunity for educators, administrators, therapists/specialists, researchers, higher-education faculty, and partner organizations to share practices that improve outcomes for students. Topics include autism, assistive technology, inclusion, family engagement, transition, and more.

The October 29 From Our Corner roundup lists a November 23, 2026 proposal deadline and a February 25, 2027 poster session. Confirm the current requirements and dates with the organizer before submitting.

Proposal submission form supplied in the roundup:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/FqTE1KXQPB

Note: The form could not be independently opened during this update.

Know a teacher or team doing something worth sharing? Pass this opportunity along.

From Our Corner • October 29, 2026