Embracing Project-Based Learning for Students with Additional Needs: A New Paradigm for Success
In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, the quest for effective teaching strategies is more critical than ever. Among these strategies, Project-Based Learning (PBL) stands out as a powerful tool, particularly beneficial for students with additional needs. This approach not only enhances engagement and learning outcomes but also fosters essential life skills, paving the way for […]
Transforming Perspectives: Embracing Additional Needs in Shaping a More Inclusive Society
In contemporary society, the discourse surrounding disability and special needs has evolved significantly, yet outdated perceptions persist. The phrase “additional needs” emerges as a powerful tool to dismantle negative stereotypes and foster a more inclusive dialogue. It serves as a catalyst for transforming society’s understanding of what it means to live with a disability or […]
Reprogramming Our Minds: Transforming Our Perception of the Unknown
Reprogramming Our Minds: Transforming Our Perception of the Unknown As human beings, we often find ourselves forming opinions and judgments about things we don’t fully understand. Whether it’s a complex scientific concept, a different culture, a person’s additional need or needs, or a new technology, our brains have a tendency to default to old perspectives, […]
Failing to See What They See
He’s the child found dead-center in this photo, almost crouched down. A girl in a sky blue wheel chair sits to his left. Another girl with a navy blue towel around her shoulders sits to his right. He’s the shirtless one with orange hair. He was nine the first time I met him. He was […]
Should I send my child back to school? A steady rise in positive results for COVID-19 in Florida’s children
We are searching on a daily basis to find information to assist parents as they decide on how to proceed with school reopening. We came across this article from NBC News, Do children spread coronavirus? What doctors say about going back to school  These passages are from the above article “In the U.S., children make […]
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 […]
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 […]