Wondering whether you can open an ABLE account in your state? Here's the GREAT news: "No matter which state you call home, you can open your ABLE account in any state with an active ABLE program" (ABLE National Resource Center). {If you need a refresher on what an ABLE account is and what it does, … Continue reading Can I Open an ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Account in my State?
Do you love the sun, surf, sand, open-water, endless buffets, entertainment, and overall pampering that come along with life on a cruise ship -- but aren't quite sure how your child with special needs will do confined for a week on a metal vessel in the middle of nowhere? You've gotta check out Autism on … Continue reading HOW TO: Enjoy a Cruise with Your Child with Special Needs
Did you know that 40% of people self-diagnose themselves with aviophobia, or, the "fear of flying"? Whether you love it or hate it, if you're planning a family vacation this summer that involves flying, participating in an "Airport Rehearsal" with your son or daughter with special needs may make the actual travel experience easier and more enjoyable … Continue reading Flying with the Family this Summer? Consider an “Airport Rehearsal” to make the Experience Easier and More Enjoyable
If you’re reading this post, it’s probably not the first time you’ve thought about Special Needs Planning. You may have read a handful of books on the topic. Many people in your life may have told you it is important to start planning as early as possible. Maybe, you have started the process of planning … Continue reading 3 Emotions That Stall Your Special Needs Planning Process… and 1 Secret to Overcome Them All
