Life After Lockdown | The Back-to-School Checklist for Children with Special Needs
Author: Annette Hines, Founder of Special Needs Companies When my daughter Elizabeth was young, I used to feel anxious and lose sleep over the transition from summer to the new school year, even as much as she was looking forward to it. Elizabeth was blind and in a...
Homeschooling Versus Distance Learning for Children with Special Needs
Back when my children were little, homeschooling was still a bit more radical than it is today given the current pandemic. For those of you who don’t know me, I was raising two daughters mostly alone after an early divorce. My oldest, Elizabeth, was profoundly...
Advocate For Your Special Needs Student’s Rights to Education During COVID-19
In the Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District case of March 2017, the Supreme Court reviewed the educational rights guaranteed under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The heart behind this case was the IDEA’s requirement that states provide...
Economic Impact Payments Under The CARES Act
As all of us navigate these unprecedented times, we face numerous challenges to our health and wellbeing. At Special Needs Companies, we hope to assist you and your family by offering accurate information and resources. For example, all adults and children may be...