How Nature & Art Benefit Individuals with Additional Needs
Art and nature can play a significant role in the lives of individuals with additional needs, providing them with unique and valuable experiences. Here are some reasons why art and nature are important for individuals with additional needs:Â Expression and Communication: Art and nature offer alternative forms of expression for individuals who may struggle with […]
Additional Needs Welcomes a New Sponsor: BlueGrass BerneDoodles
Additional Needs, Inc. is eager to partner with businesses or organizations that share our commitment to serving families with children and adults with Additional Needs. We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities that can offer excellent exposure for your company and brand, while doing good in the process. We would like to take this opportunity to […]
Training: First Responders Caring For Individuals With Additional Needs
This is one of the training videos: This training is about how the emotional state of both the individual with additional needs and the First Responder affect the outcome of the situation. Below is the presentation without commentary. On page three you are able to click on the diagnoses to learn about each one. Â
Virtual learning & therapy does help but will never take the place of in-person teaching & learning
As a parent with a child with additional needs my wife and are pleased with how our school has transitioned with our son’s virtual learning. We are also pleased how his virtual therapy sessions have gone. Even though this is going well, it has its challenges. We do feel that all of this screen time […]
The healthier your body and mind are the better you can deal with stressful situations.
Here are free online courses from Yale University, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, & Wageningen University to help you stay healthy both mentally and physically. The Science of Well-Being: In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation for […]
We can still enjoy nature as we do social distancing: Virtual Tours of Nature From All Over The World
Join our nature themed art contest for individuals with additional needs of all ages. Join here Additional Needs, Inc.’s Nature Art Contest. To help with social distancing here are virtual tours you can watch to get your subject or subjects for your artwork if you are not able to get outside at this time. To […]
Additional Needs News for the weeks of January 11 – 31, 2020
Click here for Curated Resources & Tools for those with Additional Needs & their Families. Search by Diagnoses, Resource Category, or Location. The Barriers Disabled Iowans Will Face In The Caucuses Next Week Workers with disabilities are legally paid $1 per hour; advocates divided on issue This Program Is Building a Pipeline of Special Education Teachers When caregivers […]
Additional Needs News for the weeks of December 13 – January 11, 2020
Click here for Curated Resources & Tools for those with Additional Needs & their Families. Search by Diagnoses, Resource Catgory, or Location. Why the Feds Still Fall Short on Special Education Funding By Evie Blad Jan 10, 2020 Mindset Matters: How Disability Will Influence The Next Decade Of Innovation And Shape The Business Of The Future By Jonathan […]
Additional Needs News for the weeks of November 16 – December 13, 2019
Click here for Curated Resources & Tools for those with Additional Needs & their Families. Search by Diagnoses, Resource Catgory, or Location. The Power Of Purpose: How Saqib Shaikh And Microsoft Are Turning Disability Into An Engine For Innovation (Part 1) By Afdhel Aziz Accessible homes are in demand in Chicago. But that doesn’t mean ADA-compliant homes are easy […]
Additional Needs News for the week of November 16 – 22, 2019
Click here for Curated Resources & Tools for those with Additional Needs & their Families. Search by Diagnoses, Resource Catgory, or Location. The business case for inclusive design: The Big Hack study findings By The Big Hack When businesses fail disabled customers online, most will choose to abandon the purchase or find another company with a more accessible […]