Wonder Moms is a project by three moms to share real talk, helpful information, and practical advice with parents of kids who have intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, autism, language and speech delays, deafness, chronic illness, and traumatic brain injury.
They offer an incredible resource page, blog, and other great information.
Many people with significant intellectual or physical disabilities cannot utilize a standard toilet, instead requiring equipment such as a hoist and height-adjustable changing table to use the bathroom in safety and comfort. In the United Kingdom, adult changing tables are gaining wide support thanks to the advocacy of disability campaigners and the Changing Places Consortium.
Offering a special needs friendly designation to the hospitality industry to help ALL families & individuals feel welcome when traveling.
Did you know there is an amazing resource readily available at your fingertips to provide you with information or support in raising your children? Help Me Grow Vermont is a statewide system for improving access to existing resources and services for prenatal parents and families with young children under the age of 8. The information they provide on their website or via phone is essential to the overall development of children and family support.
Their website offers very specific information regarding childhood development. From reaching milestones, social and emotional development, to managing challenging behaviors. Not only do they provide information for families and caregivers, they also offer valuable developmental monitoring and screening tools to health care providers, educators, and community service providers.
Planning a trip and worried about having your child go through security and/or being on a plane? Make sure to check out TSA Cares before your travel. If you contact them 3 days prior to you departure and provide them with your flight number they will help make sure that you are supported through the entire process. You will need to tell them your child’s diagnosis, what things will make it difficult for them, and what strategies might help them have a successful experience. You can also print out a TSA Cares card via their website to carry with you.
TSA Cares usually connects with your via email and/or phone, goes over your itinerary and will talk to you about what will happen. When you get to TSA you tell them you have spoken to a TSA Cares representative and they will take it from there.
TSA Cares is absolutely amazing and very helpful! It makes traveling a lot easier and less stressful for everyone.
Vermont Family Network offers support and services for children with various disabilities. VFN is a resource for information about: Advocacy and Leadership, Disabilities or Special Health Needs, General and Special Education, and Transition to Adulthood. They also have limited funding opportunities for families.
The Vermont Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health exists to support families and children where a child or youth, age 0-22, is experiencing or at risk to experience emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. The Federation is committed to:
- Providing families with peer support and information in order to make informed decisions.
- Empowering families, youth and young adults to navigate service and support systems.
- Advocating for accessible, flexible and quality family centered and driven services on a local, state and national level.
The WillPower Foundation provides financial support that empowers Western Massachusetts families and individuals with different abilities to meet their unique needs.