https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl Resources for Parents with a Disability en-us 2021-08-15 02:00:39 UTC 2023-03-16 17:43:55 UTC hello@padlet.com lucymorgan20 https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679255500 Jolene Philo is a parent of a child with a disability (autism) and she began the blog, "A Different Dream," to discuss her experience and provide support to other families with child that have disabilities. This particular section of her blog, entitled Resources, includes several links to support parents with children that have autism. ]]> 2021-08-15 03:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679255500 lucymorgan20 https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679256972 This website breaks down parent rights in the IEP Process in a very clear way for families and caregivers can refer to. The simplicity allows for easy digestibility and clarity. This ensures parents and families will have an overall enhanced idea about what their rights are when related to their child having an IEP.]]> 2021-08-15 03:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679256972 lucymorgan20 https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679259535 Based in Australia, this blog follows the life of a mom and her family, which includes a child who, due to his disability, is bound to a wheelchair. It details these experiences and what this looks like for her family. Have Wheelchair Will Travel shares their tips and ideas, especially surrounding traveling with a wheelchair in a world that isn't always accessible for the disabled. ]]> 2021-08-15 03:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679259535 lucymorgan20 https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679260817 The Shut-Down Learner has been run by Dr. Richard Selznick for over ten years where he discusses dyslexia, learning disabilities, challenges in school and special education. Dr. Selznick's website is all encompassing, as it also has video tips, podcasts, and the option to sign up for teleseminars and distance consultations with Dr. Selznick himself. ]]> 2021-08-15 03:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679260817 lucymorgan20 https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679261276 This blog is run by a mom of a child who has a disability. Not only does she share her anecdotes and personal experiences, but this website is also packed with numerous resources to hopefully support other families that have a child with a disability as well. 

]]> 2021-08-15 03:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679261276 lucymorgan20 https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679264346 Shailen Singh is a parent of a child with a disability. Singh's TEDxTalk provides insight into his experience of having a child with a disability and the importance of building up his child's confidence. For other parents, this video can be a reminder of recognizing that having a disability is a part of their identity and shouldn't be denied, but rather uplifted as something incredible about who they are.  ]]> 2021-08-15 03:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679264346 lucymorgan20 https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679265034 This is another video from Attitude's "The Mums" mini-series, where moms of children with disabilities are interviewed to provide better insight into services for children. They provide advice for families and caregivers to take into consideration when thinking about your child's needs. This video can be good reminder and advice for families when seeking out suggestions. ]]> 2021-08-15 03:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679265034 lucymorgan20 https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679265889 This video is from Understood, which is an organization that helps parents, teachers and students, better understand disabilities, special education, and the legal process surrounding special education. The video provides many different tips for throughout the IEP process that parents and family members can utilize to help them better make sense of it. ]]> 2021-08-15 03:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679265889 lucymorgan20 https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679284261 "Atypical Familia" is a personal family blog for parents who have a child with autism. It chronicles the experience of a mom raising a son with autism in The Bronx, NYC. Atypical Familia primarily focuses on supporting children with autism, traveling with a disability, managing work/life balance, and co-parenting. It also offers a great number of resources for "typical parents raising extraordinary kids" (Quinones-Fontanez, 2021). 

]]> 2021-08-15 04:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679284261 lucymorgan20 https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679288482 This blog offers insight from a mother's perspective into her daily life of raising a child who has more severe autism and nonverbal. Finding Cooper's Voice offers many difference strategies and supports for parents of children with autism, particularly those who are nonverbal. The mom also links her various social media accounts to give more visual, concrete examples, such as through her YouTube videos where she shows video demonstrations of techniques to support a nonverbal child. ]]> 2021-08-15 04:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679288482 lucymorgan20 https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679289916 This is a video from Attitude's mini-series entitled "The Mums," where the women interviewed are all moms to children who have disabilities. This particular video discusses education for children with disabilities. The moms discuss their experiences with their child's schooling. They also offer their advice in relation to selecting a school and ensuring that your child's needs are being met. ]]> 2021-08-15 04:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679289916 lucymorgan20 https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679293766 2021-08-15 04:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679293766 lucymorgan20 https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679484890 Like the name suggests, Parent to Parent an organization that will match a parent with an experienced support parent who can offer emotional support and assistance. The support parents can also help with finding resources and information. This organization uplifts the idea that often times, for parents of children having disabilities, having someone as a mentor who has gone through similar experiences can even be more helpful than a therapist. Their aim as an organization is to "empower and support parents, nationwide" (Parent to Parent USA, 2021). ]]> 2021-08-15 14:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lucymorgan20/s2l26wy2h716ehhl/wish/1679484890