6 Tips on Entrepreneurship for Parents with Disabilities

If you’ve always dreamed of launching a business, but you’re living with a disability, you might worry that running your own company isn’t an option. Yet, for many parents with disabilities, entrepreneurship represents a path to freedom in their professional and family lives. Here are a few steps that you can take to get your business off the ground. Read …

Parents with Disabilities: Here’s How to Start that Business You’ve Dreamt About

Parenthood is a full-time job in and of itself, and living with a disability can present unique challenges to navigate each day. So, the thought of starting your own small business on top of that can be daunting. But the truth is that anyone can become a flourishing entrepreneur if they put in the time and energy necessary. The following …

Trade School Guide for Students with Disabilities

When thinking about jobs, students with disabilities may worry they won’t find a good fit. The strong message in high school (or even earlier!) is students must get bachelor’s degrees. But college isn’t for everyone — regardless of ability. And that’s OK! There’s no one-size-fits-all way to get to a great future. For example, trade or vocational schools offer focused, …

Attracting Hires with Disabilities: A Brief Guide

Many employers are actively looking to hire people with disabilities these days. It’s good for diversity, builds team morale, and is just good business. You may be interested in doing the same – but holding back due to the possible costs and complexities involved. You’ll be happy to know that it’s not as hard as you might think, and the …

10 Ways to Support Autistic College Students

According to George Washington University’s Health Resource Center at the National Youth Transitions Center, autistic students comprise an estimated 0.7-1.9% of the national college population. It’s vital that college and university faculty and staff support autistic students as they navigate higher education systems built for neurotypical minds. Here are 10 ways to support autistic college students. Read more.

Home Modifications for Seniors and People with Disabilities

A significant number of American people are living in trouble with the problem of disability. The infrastructure of their house is not such that it can provide enough convenience for a disabled person to move and work. If we look at the report of the U.S. Census Bureau, we see that more than 40 million people in the U.S. population are …

Guide to Moving with Children who have Autism

Packing up all your possessions, loading the truck, making payments, and transitioning to a new, unfamiliar place, can take a massive mental toll. While most adults can handle this stress in stride, it can be distressing for children and overwhelming for kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Thankfully, there are ways you can reduce the stress of an upcoming move for your …

Best Schools for Students with a Learning Disability

The biggest challenges students with a learning disability face include a lack of tailored courses, educational support, and extracurricular activities. Some schools are better at addressing these differences than others, and while students with a learning disability may need more support, with the right resources they can truly thrive in a higher education setting. Read more

20 Best Apps for Kids with Autism

About 1 in 54 children worldwide has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), so it’s not surprising app stores are filled with products marketed specifically for them. However, I found many autism apps are difficult to use, overstimulating, or even riddled with loud and inappropriate ads. Using them could be extremely frustrating to your kids rather than provide the developmental support you’re looking …