ASL Story of The Golden Acorn

by wemakepixels_9e7mpm | Dec 8, 2023 | ASL, Books, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Newsletter, Reading, Sign Language

This ASL story is made possible by the Iowa School for the Deaf Outreach Department. Have you ever tried to tackle a big project by yourself, thinking you would get it done faster alone? Maybe you found out it was too big to accomplish by yourself, and you needed...

Discounted Amazon Prime Memberships for Those on Qualifying Government Assistance Programs

by wemakepixels_9e7mpm | Dec 4, 2023 | Finance, LIHEAP, Medicaid, Newsletter, NSLP, SNAP, SSI, TANF, WIC

If you receive SNAP, Medicaid, or other qualifying government assistance, you can save more with Prime Access. Those on qualifying programs can purchase Amazon Prime access for half the price. Check out this link to see if a program you are on will qualify and to...

Free Financial Education Programs for Special Olympics Athletes

by wemakepixels_9e7mpm | Nov 27, 2023 | Finance, Free, Money, Newsletter, Special Olympics

Bank of America partnered with Special Olympics and the National Disability Institute to co-design Better Money Habits content with diverse learners in mind. Scott Russo and Connie Montana, two lead Better Money Habits Volunteer Champions have supported athletes and...

Temple Grandin’s new children’s book Different Kinds of Minds

by wemakepixels_9e7mpm | Nov 24, 2023 | ASD, Autism, Books, Newsletter, School

Temple Grandin has released a children’s book geared for late-elementary or middle school students who may think differently than others. It is a new version of a book she originally released for adults, helping students realize that even though their mind works...

Using the Feelings Wheel to Help Kids Talk About Their Emotions

by wemakepixels_9e7mpm | Nov 20, 2023 | Emotions, Feelings, Newsletter, Toddler

Emotions can be a hard topic for kiddos to understand. There is nothing concrete to which you can point and label it “happy.” This doesn’t make talking about emotions any less important. As kiddos grow and develop they learn new words, they gain new...

Gift Ideas for Children with Visual Impairment from A Shared Vision

by wemakepixels_9e7mpm | Nov 19, 2023 | Blind, Cortical Visual Impairment, CVI, Gift, Newsletter, Play

A Shared Vision families often ask us for recommendations on what to buy their very young child who’s blind or visually impaired.  We’ve got the list of perfect, sensory toys! Click on each item for more information about each gift and how to purchase. A Shared Vision...