Parents often think of Assistive Technology (AT) as high-tech devices. Communication boards that can be controlled with eye gaze are used by students who cannot speak and might not have functional use of their limbs. Or an app that reads text to students on the computer. But, while not as exciting, it can also be modified scissors so the student can take part in class activities. It could be a graphic organizer to help the
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Reagan truly was an angel and her message to us was to be better, kinder, and more loving. I will take those characteristics and commit to making them central in my life.
Children’s Special Health Care Services now covers individuals up to age 26. Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) is part of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. It provides extended insurance coverage for children and adults (now up to age 26) who have special health care needs. It covers specialty services, durable medical equipment, and community-based services. They can also help with travel and lodging costs for medical care. Prior to October 2023,
What are early intervention services? How do I find them? Early intervention programs have a big impact on children with delays and disabilities. Identifying any concerns and addressing them in the early years will help them later. Services that are tailored to meet your child’s needs can help build the skills needed to be successful in school. If you are concerned about your child, talk to their pediatrician. You can find developmental milestones on CDC’s
There are a lot of meetings and services that come with receiving disability benefits. It can be overwhelming. A very important meeting involves creating an Individual Plan of Service. An Individual Plan of Service (IPOS) outlines what support, activities, and resources a person needs to achieve their goals. The plan is an important way to identify the individual’s strengths, needs, supports, goals, and dreams. The individual should help create this plan and include any chosen
…write them! I remember escaping into the adventures of Ramona Quimby (By Beverly Cleary). As a little sister, I would get excited to read about the next battle she would have with her sister. I could relate to the character and her story, even if it wasn’t exactly like mine. The book expanded my world and my understanding of relationships. It also helped me get excited about reading other books. I was the kid who
The Medicaid renewal process is causing confusion for users and the federal government is monitoring how states are managing it. According to an AP article from August 17, 2023, Federal Medicaid officials have warned about long call center wait times in one-third of the states, which may cause people to give up on renewing their Medicaid coverage. We should not allow this to happen. The Renewal Process This review process is not new. Pre-pandemic, it
Advice for writing your plan of service Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) are services provided by Medicaid for people with disabilities so they can live in their own homes and communities. Gone are the days of forcing people with disabilities into nursing homes or institutions. The 1981 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (Section 1915c) created Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) that allows states to provide services as an alternative to institutional care. Through Medicaid, people with
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If you are talking about traveling, I have no problem butting into your conversation! I love to hear about people’s trips and swap tips. During my daughter’s Miracle League baseball game last week, I talked to another mom about their Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World. I could easily talk about Disney all day, but she had some questions and concerns about flying with her child with a disability. She had questions about the logistics of