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November is National Family Caregivers Month! Being a caregiver can be an extremely difficult, yet rewarding part of one’s life. We’re sending a special “thank you” to all of the people who take on this role. #Familycaregiver People, Family Caregiver, Caregiver, Family, Disability, Months, Difficult, Resources
National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month! Being a caregiver can be an extremely difficult, yet rewarding part of one’s life. We’re sending a special “thank you” to all of the people who take on this role. #Familycaregiver
We’ve got some relationship tips for parents of disabled children – a few bits of advice from Dr. Laura Marshak, author of “Married with Special Needs Children: A Couples’ Guide to Keeping Connected.” #disabilitysupport #parents #parenting Parents, Raising Kids, Parenting, Disabled Children, Special Needs Kids, Child Rearing, Supportive, Special Needs
Tips for Parents of Disabled Kids
We’ve got some relationship tips for parents of disabled children – a few bits of advice from Dr. Laura Marshak, author of “Married with Special Needs Children: A Couples’ Guide to Keeping Connected.” #disabilitysupport #parents #parenting
Raising a child can have profound effects on marriages and relationships. For parents of a disabled child, the effects may be heightened because the child’s care needs can introduce unique challenges into the romantic partnership. Relationships, Challenges, Raising, Relationship
Relationships Between Parents of Disabled Kids
Raising a child can have profound effects on marriages and relationships. For parents of a disabled child, the effects may be heightened because the child’s care needs can introduce unique challenges into the romantic partnership.
Scholarships due NEXT MONDAY! Last chance to get in your applications! Advocacy, Non Profit, Last Chance, Disability Advocacy, Student, Abc, Monday
Last chance to apply for 2023 scholarships!
Scholarships due NEXT MONDAY! Last chance to get in your applications!
Patient safety aims to prevent and reduce risks, errors and harm that can occur to patients while receiving health care. Patient safety is fundamental to delivering high quality healthcare services that are: ➡️Effective ➡️Safe ➡️Person-centered ➡️Timely ➡️Equitable ➡️Integrated ➡️Efficient High, Person, High Quality, Quality, Care, Workplace, Fundamental, Safety, Effective
Patient Safety Awareness Week 2023
Patient safety aims to prevent and reduce risks, errors and harm that can occur to patients while receiving health care. Patient safety is fundamental to delivering high quality healthcare services that are: ➡️Effective ➡️Safe ➡️Person-centered ➡️Timely ➡️Equitable ➡️Integrated ➡️Efficient
While parenthood brings on plenty of stresses, being a parent to a child with a disability adds an extra layer of complexity. Taking time for yourself may come infrequently, but it is necessary in order for you to be your best for your child! Family Schedule, How To Plan, Self Care, Therapy, Parenthood, Disability Awareness
Self Care Tips for Parents of Disabled Kids (2/2)
While parenthood brings on plenty of stresses, being a parent to a child with a disability adds an extra layer of complexity. Taking time for yourself may come infrequently, but it is necessary in order for you to be your best for your child!
While parenthood brings on plenty of stresses, being a parent to a child with a disability adds an extra layer of complexity. Taking time for yourself may come infrequently, but it is necessary in order for you to be your best for your child! Children, Tips, Self
Self Care Tips for Parents of Disabled Children
While parenthood brings on plenty of stresses, being a parent to a child with a disability adds an extra layer of complexity. Taking time for yourself may come infrequently, but it is necessary in order for you to be your best for your child!
Are you a grandparent of a child with a disability? We’ve compiled some useful resources for you. #grandparents #grandparenting Grandparents, Family Guy, Topics
Grandparenting a Child with a Disability
Are you a grandparent of a child with a disability? We’ve compiled some useful resources for you. #grandparents #grandparenting
Many parents find it challenging to balance the care and attention they give to each child, but this can be especially difficult when one child has a disability and another does not. Caring for a child with a disability can be so all-consuming that parents often worry their other children are falling by the wayside. We’ve gathered resources that we hope will help you in raising siblings of children with disabilities. Siblings, First Child, Caring
Resources for Siblings of Disabled Children
Many parents find it challenging to balance the care and attention they give to each child, but this can be especially difficult when one child has a disability and another does not. Caring for a child with a disability can be so all-consuming that parents often worry their other children are falling by the wayside. We’ve gathered resources that we hope will help you in raising siblings of children with disabilities.
November is National Family Caregivers month – take time to honor 65+ million Americans who care for their disabled loved ones! Did you know that unpaid care provided by family caregivers makes up 90% percent of long-term care in America? If you are a caregiver for a disabled relative, know that you are not alone. #CaregiverAnd Homeland Security, Did You Know, Knowing You, Long Term Care
National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers month – take time to honor 65+ million Americans who care for their disabled loved ones! Did you know that unpaid care provided by family caregivers makes up 90% percent of long-term care in America? If you are a caregiver for a disabled relative, know that you are not alone. #CaregiverAnd
October is Health Literacy Month – a time when health organizations, literacy programs, libraries, social service agencies, businesses, professional associations, government agencies and other groups can work together to integrate and expand the mission of health literacy – to build a world where our collective efforts will lead to health equity, where all people can attain positive health outcomes. #healthliteracymonth #healthliteracy Organisations, Literacy, Health Literacy, Literacy Programs, Awareness Month, Organizations, Government Agencies, Outcomes
Health Literacy Month | October 2022
October is Health Literacy Month – a time when health organizations, literacy programs, libraries, social service agencies, businesses, professional associations, government agencies and other groups can work together to integrate and expand the mission of health literacy – to build a world where our collective efforts will lead to health equity, where all people can attain positive health outcomes. #healthliteracymonth #healthliteracy
Did you recently learn of your child’s Spina Bifida (SB) diagnosis? Looking for community/connection and need a place to start? Locate a local chapter here: #SBAM2022 #WSBHD22 #ElevateYourVoice #spinabifidiastrong #hydrocephalus #SpinaBifidaAwarenessMonth #spinabifida Learning, Spina Bifida Awareness Month, Diagnosis, Spina Bifida Awareness, Spina Bifida, Your Voice, Chapter
Spina Bifida Awareness Month | October 2022
Did you recently learn of your child’s Spina Bifida (SB) diagnosis? Looking for community/connection and need a place to start? Locate a local chapter here: #SBAM2022 #WSBHD22 #ElevateYourVoice #spinabifidiastrong #hydrocephalus #SpinaBifidaAwarenessMonth #spinabifida
Did you know that disabled expectant mothers face significant barriers to accessing appropriate healthcare? Learn more here: #NHEW #HealthEducationWeek #healtheducation Health Education, Health Care, Disabled Women, Expecting Mothers
Pregnant disabled women face barriers to healthcare
Did you know that disabled expectant mothers face significant barriers to accessing appropriate healthcare? Learn more here: #NHEW #HealthEducationWeek #healtheducation
Some of the best ways to prevent osteoporosis are identifying risk factors, exercising regularly, as well as consuming plenty of calcium and vitamin D! #NHEW #StepUpForBoneHealth #worldosteoporosisday #HealthEducationWeek #osteoporosis #bonehealth Health, First Health, Education Week, Age 50, Healthcare System, Prevention, Lifestyle Changes
World Osteoporosis Day | Oct. 20, 2022
Some of the best ways to prevent osteoporosis are identifying risk factors, exercising regularly, as well as consuming plenty of calcium and vitamin D! #NHEW #StepUpForBoneHealth #worldosteoporosisday #HealthEducationWeek #osteoporosis #bonehealth
You can observe World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day by educating yourself on different pediatric musculoskeletal disorders! #NHEW #HealthEducationWeek #WorldPediatricBoneandJointDay #WorldPDJDay Education, Pediatrics, Joint Health, Health Issues, Disorders, Bone And Joint, Development
World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day
You can observe World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day by educating yourself on different pediatric musculoskeletal disorders! #NHEW #HealthEducationWeek #WorldPediatricBoneandJointDay #WorldPDJDay
Help us congratulate our ABC Law Centers Scholarship Winners for 2022! We are proud to announce that Cara S. has won the Disability Advocacy Scholarship and Jessilyn Matthias has won the Cerebral Palsy Scholarship. Their winning essays can be read here: Reading, Undergraduate, Law Student, Student Plan, Law, Essay
ABC Law Centers Scholarship Winners 2022
Help us congratulate our ABC Law Centers Scholarship Winners for 2022! We are proud to announce that Cara S. has won the Disability Advocacy Scholarship and Jessilyn Matthias has won the Cerebral Palsy Scholarship. Their winning essays can be read here:
Did you know that kids with disabilities are twice as likely to develop dental problems? #NHEW #healtheducation #HealthEducationWeek Developmental Delays, Dental Problems, Dental Care, Dental, Medical
Dental Care for Disabled Children
Did you know that kids with disabilities are twice as likely to develop dental problems? #NHEW #healtheducation #HealthEducationWeek
While the terms are often used interchangeably, did you know that there is a subtle difference between assistive technology and adaptive equipment? #assistivetechnology #adaptiveequipment Technology, Adaptive Equipment, Equipment, Assistive Technology, System, Hypoxic, Treatment
Assistive Tech vs Adaptive Equipment
While the terms are often used interchangeably, did you know that there is a subtle difference between assistive technology and adaptive equipment? #assistivetechnology #adaptiveequipment
With kids back in school, it’s a good time to consult with teachers and school staff on how to handle seizures in the classroom #seizures #backtoschool Centers For Disease Control, Medical Help, Medical Advice, Medical Conditions, School Staff, Epilepsy Foundation, Medical Professionals, Types Of Seizures, Epilepsy Children
Handling Seizures in the Classroom | Back to School
With kids back in school, it’s a good time to consult with teachers and school staff on how to handle seizures in the classroom #seizures #backtoschool
Disabled people can use assistive technology to maintain or improve their ability to take care of their own personal hygiene. Learn more here! Special Education, Personal Hygiene, Medical Experts, Speech Language Pathologists
Assistive Equipment for Personal Hygiene
Disabled people can use assistive technology to maintain or improve their ability to take care of their own personal hygiene. Learn more here!
October is also National Physical Therapy Awareness Month! Take time to thank a PT in your life this month. #ChoosePT Physical Therapy, Child Development, Therapy Help, Help Me
Physical Therapy Month | October 2022
October is also National Physical Therapy Awareness Month! Take time to thank a PT in your life this month. #ChoosePT
For children with sensory processing disorders (SPD), certain clothing textiles or styles may feel uncomfortable or constricting. When in doubt: choose soft natural fibers, remove tags, and use velcro fasteners when possible! Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Disorder, Sensory Issues, Sensory Processing, Helping Children, Kids Sensory, Helping Kids
Helping Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder Get Dressed!
For children with sensory processing disorders (SPD), certain clothing textiles or styles may feel uncomfortable or constricting. When in doubt: choose soft natural fibers, remove tags, and use velcro fasteners when possible!
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ABC Law Centers Scholarships 2022 | Closing Soon!
Time is running out to apply for our yearly ABC Law Centers scholarships! The deadline is July 31st 2022. Share widely with high school seniors and current college students!
Did you know that children with disabilities are twice as likely to develop oral health problems? Some conditions that commonly require specialized dentistry include cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, vision and hearing impairments, craniofacial abnormalities, Down syndrome, and developmental disabilities like autism. Learn more about dental care here. Dental Care For Kids, Oral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Health Problems
Dental Care for Kids with Disabilities | Oral Hygiene
Did you know that children with disabilities are twice as likely to develop oral health problems? Some conditions that commonly require specialized dentistry include cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, vision and hearing impairments, craniofacial abnormalities, Down syndrome, and developmental disabilities like autism. Learn more about dental care here.
When your recently born grandchild is diagnosed with a disability, it can feel very confusing, overwhelming, and even distressing. To help soothe those worries, we have compiled some resources, including support groups, blogs, medical journal articles, financial information, and more, specifically for grandparents. Support Groups, Support Group
Grandparenting a Child with a Disability: A Resource Guide
When your recently born grandchild is diagnosed with a disability, it can feel very confusing, overwhelming, and even distressing. To help soothe those worries, we have compiled some resources, including support groups, blogs, medical journal articles, financial information, and more, specifically for grandparents.
Only 5 days left to apply for our annual scholarships! We have scholarships available for students with cerebral palsy (CP) and disability advocates in (or headed to) law school. Don't miss out on this great opportunity! Application information is available here: https://www.abclawcenters.com/scholarships/ Scholarships For College, Law School, Advocate, Opportunity
CALL FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS! | ABCLawCenters
Only 5 days left to apply for our annual scholarships! We have scholarships available for students with cerebral palsy (CP) and disability advocates in (or headed to) law school. Don't miss out on this great opportunity! Application information is available here: https://www.abclawcenters.com/scholarships/
There’s just over one week left to apply for ABC Law Centers’ Annual Scholarships! We have two scholarships: one for students with cerebral palsy and another for law students pursuing a career in disability advocacy. One Week, Career
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY!
There’s just over one week left to apply for ABC Law Centers’ Annual Scholarships! We have two scholarships: one for students with cerebral palsy and another for law students pursuing a career in disability advocacy.
Let the countdown begin! There are only FIVE more days to apply for our Cerebral Palsy Scholarship. It is open to students with CP seeking higher education at any school in the U.S. Time to send us your work! #CerebralPalsy #Scholarship Higher Education, Semester, School Student
ABC Law Centers Cerebral Palsy Scholarship!
Let the countdown begin! There are only FIVE more days to apply for our Cerebral Palsy Scholarship. It is open to students with CP seeking higher education at any school in the U.S. Time to send us your work! #CerebralPalsy #Scholarship
Is #cerebralpalsy or another #disability preventing your ability to use traditional eating utensils? These #adaptiveeatingutensils may help! Adaptive Tools, Control, Ptive, Tools, Blog
Adaptive Eating Utensils
Is #cerebralpalsy or another #disability preventing your ability to use traditional eating utensils? These #adaptiveeatingutensils may help!
Looking for resources related to #disability #therapy, #specialeducation, #recreation, #finance, and more? Look no further than this interactive #Michigan guide. Michigan, Ethics, Bioethics, Phd
Disability Resources in Michigan
Looking for resources related to #disability #therapy, #specialeducation, #recreation, #finance, and more? Look no further than this interactive #Michigan guide.