Chuck E. Cheese’s Hosts Sensory Sensitive Sundays for Those on the Autism Spectrum AutismCommunity Updates

Chuck E. Cheese’s Hosts Sensory Sensitive Sundays for Those on the Autism Spectrum

Children on the autism spectrum now have more places to play thanks to a new…

Parent NetworkJanuary 24, 2017

Google Maps added Wheelchair Accessible Locations Assistive TechnologyCommunity Updates

Google Maps added Wheelchair Accessible Locations

Google Maps just made life a little easier for wheelchair users looking for accessible locations.…

Parent NetworkJanuary 23, 2017

How Exercise Can Help Depression in Kids Information and ResourcesMental Health

How Exercise Can Help Depression in Kids

Exercise isn’t a cure for depression, but being active has been shown to alleviate some…

Parent NetworkJanuary 16, 2017

This Mental Trick Makes Your Workouts Easier Information and ResourcesMental Health

This Mental Trick Makes Your Workouts Easier

It involves talking to yourself So convincing are the health benefits of exercise that it’s a wonder…

Parent NetworkJanuary 10, 2017

New Law Expands Access To Special Needs Trusts Community UpdatesInformation and Resources

New Law Expands Access To Special Needs Trusts

Tucked inside a larger bill signed by President Barack Obama this week is a tweak…

Parent NetworkJanuary 4, 2017

U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance on Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities Community UpdatesInformation and ResourcesSpecial Education

U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance on Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Education released three new sets of guidance today to assist the…

Parent NetworkDecember 30, 2016

13 Ways Special Needs Parents can Stay Sane over Winter Break Information and Resources

13 Ways Special Needs Parents can Stay Sane over Winter Break

Family Time The holidays often bring vacation time from work for caregivers and no school…

Parent NetworkDecember 26, 2016

Helping Children Deal With Grief During the Holidays Information and ResourcesMental Health

Helping Children Deal With Grief During the Holidays

The holidays are here; there’s excitement, anticipation, and happiness in the air. But if you’re…

Parent NetworkDecember 21, 2016

“For Those Who Serve” App Collection Provides Mobile Resources for Veterans and thier Families Assistive TechnologyInformation and ResourcesMental HealthMilitary and Veteran Families

“For Those Who Serve” App Collection Provides Mobile Resources for Veterans and thier Families

In honor of Veterans Day, several VA mobile apps are featured this week in the Apple App…

Parent NetworkDecember 19, 2016

New gyms in Clarence, Derby cater to all kids – including those with special needs Community UpdatesInformation and Resources

New gyms in Clarence, Derby cater to all kids – including those with special needs

Jessica and Jeffrey Sills have walked similar paths since their days as high school sweethearts.…

Parent NetworkDecember 16, 2016