Down Syndrome is a genetic condition where someone has 3 copies of chromosome 21 rather than 2 and can also be called Trisomy 21. These kiddos can have changes in their facial features along with difficulties with heart defects, reduced strength, delayed communication, and short stature among other things. Down Syndrome is the most commonly […]
Epilepsy is an interruption in the electrical communication between neurons causing seizures. Most of the time the cause is unknown but can be due to brain injury, altered brain structure, metabolic conditions, genetics, or immune conditions. The CDC is reporting that epilepsy is at an all time high in the United States. The current predictions […]
This is also known as Speech Therapy Month, a time when we pay more attention to language and how our Speech Therapist friends support individuals in being able to communicate with each other. It is also important to spend some time thinking about noise and how it affects our hearing. For our kiddos, Speech Therapists, […]
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestion of around 35,000 people in the United States. It causes mucus production that blocks airways and causes lung damage. These individuals also have an increased risk of infection and are more likely to develop other diseases such as diabetes, cirrhosis, arthritis, reflux, […]
Prader Willi Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects nearly every body system but is most famously known for causing extreme, continuous hunger along with a slow metabolism and so is the leading genetic cause of life-threatening obesity in children. Along with digestion, PWS can impact hormones, strength, behavior, cognition, temperature regulation, pain, and […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on this date in 1990. "The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public." The law ensures […]
One in 5000 newborn boys in the world is affected by a rare and fatal disease: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Seems like a small group, but the 250.000 patients around the globe think big and have big dreams. Duchenne Parents have set up organizations in their countries, and all of them work day by day to guarantee access […]
Ready to become the EXACT parent advocate your child needs? Sign up for the FREE Parent IEP Advocacy Summit, presented by The IEP Lab. Speakers include special education attorneys, advocates, special needs parents, speech language pathologists, special education teachers, occupational therapists, and more! Launch into this school year feeling like you are doing everything you […]
As we look forward to celebrating Disability Employment Awareness Month in October, we invite you to a day of insightful conversation and networking on October 5, 2022, from 10 am - 2 pm, at Pikes Peak Library District - Library 21c! Doors open at 9:30am Join us for "Disability: Part of the Equity Equation." This […]
SAVE the DATE for October 8 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. For our 2022 Inspiration Gala Celebrating 26 Years of Service, guiding families with original and fresh collaboration, recalibrated to serve you in 2022 and beyond! We appreciate and are in need of volunteers. Click here to sign up. Sponsorships are also available and appreciated. We are also […]
