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Helping Your Kids Use AI the Right Way

It’s a typical school night; dinner dishes have been cleared and you’re packing lunches for tomorrow. After a long day, your bed is calling...

Gaining Access to Mental Health Services

You’ve planned for and now have begun the school year with your kids, there were myriad questions and concerns you’ve had to deal with....

The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo

If you know and care for someone who has Down Syndrome, there’s a fantastic resource in the Toledo Area for parents and caregivers: the...

When a Disability Isn’t Visible: Helping parents advocate for their child

A child who becomes overwhelmed in a noisy classroom might be labeled difficult. A student who needs extra time may be mistaken for someone...

Letter From the Editor: Celebrating a Season of Giving Back

Now that spooky season is behind us, it’s time to shamelessly indulge in holiday happenings. Though the promise of cold weather is a little...

Featured Local Disability Friendly Resources in the Toledo Area

Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo 2213 Cherry St., Toledo 567-290-6543 NationwideChildrens.org/Toledo Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo is a not-for-profit children’s hospital in northwest Ohio dedicated to improving the...

You Belong at the IEP Table

For many parents of children with disabilities, receiving a notice about an upcoming IEP meeting can bring a sense of uncertainty. Maybe it’s your first...

When “Behavior” Was Something More: A Mother’s Journey Through Autism and Catatonia

I am a nurse. For more than three decades, I have cared for people in some of the most difficult moments of their lives. I...

Special Grounds Coffee Co. Creates an Inclusive Environment

Not only does the coffee from Special Grounds Coffee Co. get great reviews, but the coffee shop is also here for a good cause. Special...

What Ohio’s Possible Social Media Law Could Mean for Parents

We all remember signing up for our first online account. Whether it was MySpace, Facebook or TikTok, there was that little sense of “Hello,...

Beyond Reading Struggles: Recognizing Dyslexia Early and Helping Children Thrive

When parents think of dyslexia, they often picture a child reversing letters or struggling to read aloud. While those may be signs of dyslexia...