Parents, in general, have mixed feelings when they think about their children growing up and becoming adults. Still, when their children have complex needs, those feelings can frequently include very serious concerns about the future. Formal processes for planning a student’s life after high school are required in the law governing special education services that […]
A range of residential options are available for adults with blindness or low vision and complex needs. Which will best meet your grown child’s desires and needs as well as the needs of your entire family? Listed below are living arrangements for adults with mild disabilities and for adults with significant disabilities who require lifelong […]
Supported Employment (SE) is a program established by the federal government in the 1980s that enables individuals with severe disabilities to become employed. It is a complex system that blends resources from a variety of sources. The following information provides a general description of supported employment. What Is Supported Employment? It is a model of […]
by Steve Morris Step 1: Decide What the Future Looks Like for Your Child First, decide on future plans for your special needs child after your death or if you become unable to care for them. Consider where they will live, employment possibilities, and future education. Also address details like their social life and religious […]
Children who have complex needs that involve cognition or thinking have difficulty understanding information and processing it. A common cause of cognitive disabilities is an intellectual disability. A child may seem to have cognitive disabilities due to other impairments affecting their function. For instance, a child with blindness and severe cerebral palsy might have limited […]