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Navigate Life Texas: Resources for kids with disabilities and special needs
Navigate Life Texas: Resources for kids with disabilities and special needs
Dating looks different for everyone and especially for people with disabilities. But at the heart of it, dating is still about love, friendship and spending time with someone special. People with disabilities want meaningful relationships and should be seen for who they are and not just for their disability.
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The last time my son was in the hospital, it was a children’s hospital. But recently, after he fell out of bed and broke his leg, he was taken to an adult hospital and needed surgery. I’m forever grateful to the doctors and nurses caring for him through it all.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Transition to Adulthood
My son graduated from his beloved school eight months ago. Here’s a look at how our transition is playing out, including his wins and challenges.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
Help get your child’s education back on track when someone overlooks their potential.
Categories: Family Support, Education & Schools
If your child has a meltdown away from home, it’s important to have a plan for how to handle things. What will you do if your child becomes physical toward you or someone else?
Categories: Family Support
Everyone needs a connection to other people. For our loved ones with disabilities, it’s especially important. Creating those connections takes some effort, but it is so worth it.
Categories: Family Support, Transition to Adulthood
Our son refused to leave our home, so we moved out!
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
When my daughter was eight years old, my sister, who was a case manager for a Home and Community-based Services (HCS) program, told me to get my daughter’s name on “the list.” At that moment, I had no idea how important it would be for her future.
Categories: Insurance & Financial Help, Family Support
When you have a child with a disability, thinking about your child’s life as an adult can be overwhelming. Planning is essential. There are many types of plans to consider.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
“Being a mom is like jumping out of a plane with a bunch of people who don’t know how to open their own chutes. So you fly around doing it for them. Then you hit the ground. But you don’t die. You get up and you cook dinner.” -Unknown
Categories: Family Support