Among worker qualities valued at all levels and across all industries, one consistent top ranker is interactive or soft skills—such as networking, person-to-person communication, and teamwork. Hiring managers look for outgoing and empathetic candidates; supervisors and coworkers like sharing their…
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The Ultimate in Inclusive Attractions: Morgan’s Wonderland, San Antonio
Theme parks aren’t just for the neurotypical and able-bodied. Meet Morgan’s Wonderland, aka “The First Theme Park Where EVERYONE Can Play” and “The One and Only Ultra-Accessible™ Theme Park.” Created by Gordon Hartman and named for his special-needs daughter, Morgan’s…
VestLife: The Latest News
This article is a follow-up to “VestLife: An Organization Solution for Families,” published last May. The text below is adapted from comments contributed by Michael Pearce, VestLife Founder and CEO. The Vest system was created to help parents “save time,…
Tons of Fun: Ross McCann on ESGH Kids’ Activities
Easter Seals Greater Houston (ESGH) offers year-round group activities for kids of all ages. In today’s post, ESGH Camp Coordinator Ross McCann shares his observations (with a nod to our own Daryn Ofczarzak, whose many ESGH duties include Speech Language…
How to Build Your Personal Support Network
When your child has serious disabilities, it’s important to have friends and family you can rely on for backup caretaking, resource recommendations, and comfort when reality gets overwhelming. However, you can get into trouble assuming that people will always be…
How to Video | Using Apple Notes to Help with Family Productivity
In this video tutorial you will learn how to create shared notes in the Apple Notes App to help with family productivity. Notes is a note-taking app that is included in all Apple devices. Jot down notes on the Notes…
Back to School: Learning Self-Sufficiency
What are your family’s “learning goals” for the 2023–24 school year? Your children’s school district and board of education will have official standards for academic skills that students are expected to master. (For Texas residents, these are in the TEA…
BridgingApps Back To School App | Brili Routines – Visual Timer
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Recently updated, Brili Routines – Visual Timer calms the chaos of daily routines with kids. Simply set up a routine for mornings, bedtimes, and any other time of the…
Back to School with Special Needs
Within a month after this is published, most U.S. schoolchildren will begin the 2023-24 school year. Including the demographic of kids who—along with their families—find that “back to school” involves more-complicated-than-average challenges. If your child has a mental or physical…
Digital Skills Roundup: The First Things Everyone Should Know
Which statement is correct? Actually, both are correct with regard to certain aspects of screen use. What are “people” actually using their screens for? What educational or career fields are they in? What age groups? And perhaps most important, where…