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Spring Break Fun for All Abilities
It’s hard to believe spring break is right around the corner. Wasn’t Christmas just yesterday?! But here we find ourselves, gearing up for longer...
Stuttering and Speech Therapy Services
Communication is a vital part of our day-to-day lives. It is how we connect with others, express our thoughts and feelings, and learn more...
Physical Activity and Kids with Special Needs
Run. Jump. Swim. Climb. Hop. Skip. Pedal. Physical activities such as this have tremendous value for both young and old alike. Exercise gets our...
Special Needs: Prevent Parenting Burnout
You want to do all that you can for your family, but being a “superparent” to a child with special needs can come with...
Creating an Inclusive Halloween for Kids
It’s hard to believe it’s already that time of year for fall decorations, bonfires, football games and Halloween preparations. As parents, we hope Halloween...
Special Needs Spotlight On: The Alex and Ali Foundation
The Alex and Ali Foundation website fittingly says in bold letters, Working Toward a Brighter Future — which is exactly what they are doing....
Special Needs: Today’s Champion
Local nonprofit Today’s Champions is making a difference for the autism community with their programs that benefit people with autism. The organization was founded...
Special Needs: Special Olympics Indiana Summer Games
Special Olympics Indiana is so much more than a sporting competition. This organization has a vision of an inclusive world for all driven by...
Special Needs: The Benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy
It is said that a dog is man’s best friend, and we can see why. Dogs are loyal, faithful companions who love to be...
INvestABLE Indiana: Giving Hoosiers with Disabilities the Ability to Save
Individuals with disabilities encounter barriers and challenges that many others don’t. As a result of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of...
Summer Camp for Kids with Special Needs
Going to summer camp can be the highlight of any kid’s summer. Camp is where kids learn many life skills that they will take...
After the Autism Diagnosis
Receiving a diagnosis that your child has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be overwhelming and life-changing, and you probably have lots of questions. What...
Spotlight On: Howdy Homemade Ice Cream
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream in downtown Indianapolis is scooping up the good stuff — not only because they serve great ice cream, but because...
Dental Care for Kids with Special Needs
Dental care is important for people of all ages, including kids with special needs. Children with special needs may require more dental services due...
Spotlight On: Anna’s Celebration of Life Foundation
Diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, Anna Molloy spent more than two years of her life at Riley Hospital for Children. Her parents trained...
Sensory Friendly Trick-or-Treat Walk
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation will host a sensory-friendly trick-or-treat walk on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 1 – 3 p.m. along the Central Park East...
Fortune Academy Indianapolis Hosts Fundraising Shoe Drive starting October 11
In the United States alone, more than 600 million pairs of shoes are thrown away per year. The materials used to manufacture a pair...
Helping Kids Through Horsepower
Children’s TherAplay in Carmel is an organization that offers therapy for kids with disabilities — with horsepower. And by horsepower, that is exactly what...
Watch Us Farm: This nonprofit wants to shift the way we think about children with special needs
Executive director of Watch Us Farm, Janice M. Agarwal, has worked as a pediatric physical therapist, helping the families of special needs children for...
Frequently Asked Questions About Child Therapy
It’s often hard to know what is going on in our children’s minds. Or maybe they’re acting out suddenly, or self-isolating. Talking with a...
Skills on Wheels
If you have a child in a manual wheelchair, you may have wondered how they will learn the skills needed to help them successfully...
Independence Park in Greenwood
The greater Indianapolis area has a plethora of amazing parks. And on the south side of Indy, visitors can find another great one! Independence...
A Truly Inclusive Vacation
It’s the time of year for all-things summer. And that means pool parties, popsicles on a hot day, chasing fireflies at night and taking...
Accessibility and Fun for All at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
One of the most important things visitors to any museum or attraction can do is to prepare for a visit ahead of time by...
4 Big Benefits of Summer Camp for Kids with Special Needs
Going to summer camp — whether to a day camp or an overnight camp — can be an enriching and positive experience. Camp is...
Talking to Kids About Disabilities
As parents, we have the opportunity to engage our children in their many curiosities. While there’s no doubt some of our kids’ questions will...
Sensory-friendly and Inclusive Experiences around Indianapolis
More and more places around central Indiana are realizing the importance of making everyone feel welcome. And that includes people with autism and special...
Program to assist those with learning disabilities makes national debut in Indiana
CanAdvance, based in New York and recently launched in Indiana, is the Exclusive U.S. Distributor for ReadLS, an option for children struggling with reading...
Special Needs Summer Camp Options around Indiana
What are some of the words that come to mind when you think of summer camp? Making crafts? Meeting new friends? Making incredible memories...
Take the Polar Plunge Challenge and Raise Funds for Special Olympics
The Special Olympics' Polar Plunge is a fun and cool way to make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities —...