by Kristy Miller | Dec 16, 2023 | Awareness, Disability, Family, Inclusion
Those of us who work with kiddos in the special needs community understand that Christmas and other holiday bring a different level of concern for some families. They would happily give all the presents in the world for other intangible gifts. Earlier this week I came...
by Kristy Miller | Mar 13, 2023 | 8p, Disability, Family, Inclusion, Sibling
I’d like to begin by recognizing that everyone’s experience with raising a child with special needs is very different – at a minimum there are differing levels of needs, differing capacities in caregivers, and very different family...
by Kristy Miller | Feb 16, 2023 | Accessibility, Exercise, Inclusion, Special Olympics
Spring Sports: Athletics, Gymnastics, Motor Activity Training Program (MATP), Powerlifting, Soccer, and Swimming Important Dates: Coach Registration Dates: November 7 – January 3 (EXTENDED) Athlete and Unified Partner Registration Dates: December 16 – February 28...
by Kristy Miller | Nov 19, 2022 | Inclusion, Wheelchair
There is a nonprofit organization in Oregon called Magic Wheelchair which is building “epic costumes for kiddos in wheelchairs.” Through the work of volunteers, sponsors, and donations they are brightening the lives of children who use wheelchairs. Check...
by Kristy Miller | Sep 10, 2022 | Accessibility, Adaptive, Development, Disability, Exercise, Friends, Inclusion, Play, Recreation, Sport
Therapeutic Recreation: Adaptive Multi-Sport is designed for children with disabilities with the intent to introduce or improve basic sport skills or simply to provide a safe space to move and make new friends. There are two age groups: 5 through 9 and 10 through 14....
by Kristy Miller | Sep 3, 2022 | ASD, Autism, Disability, Inclusion, Play, Recreation, Sensory Processing, Visually Impaired
As an all-inclusive, welcoming, and accepting club, people of all ages with disabilities can come to feel their best and grow together. Members across the spectrum get to experience a safe haven to explore and satisfy their sensory needs in a safe, nurturing, and fun...
