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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 —...

Adaptive Winter Activities Around Indy

Just because it's winter doesn't mean we have to sit indoors day after day! There are  plenty of inclusive activities and special winter events...

High-tech Help for All Learners 

The benefits of modern technology reach far and wide, and this includes educational benefits for students both in and out of the classroom. From...

Sensory-friendly Ways to Celebrate the Holidays

It’s been called the most wonderful time of the year and the happiest season of all, and we have to agree! But not only...

Keeping Kids with Disabilities Safe 

Anybody who has ever cared for a child knows that keeping them safe is a top priority. We all want our children to be...

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