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Perspectives For Parents:
Advice & Support from Parents & Caregivers
Why my one vote has the power to help children with disabilities
November 3, 2022
Voting Issues for Parents & Guardians of Children with Disabilities Can be Different Than Others. Here is What Voting Looks Like For Us.
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Why vote? How to vote? How to vote safely?
October 26, 2022
Your vote can help protect programs that support family members with disabilities. Learn some tips to vote safely and make sure it counts.
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March is CP Awareness Month
March 17, 2022
In March, for Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, my son and I like to do something together. Sammy has cerebral palsy and he's great at answering questions about what that means to him and how it impacts his life.
Read moreTropical Storms 2021: My child has a disability. How do I prepare for hurricane season?
June 9, 2021
In past years, we’ve shared some tips to help your family prepare for hurricane season. This year, we want to share our tips for emergencies like hurricanes or evacuating your house, but given the current pandemic, we also recommend you check out our 3-part Pandemic Emergency Planning Series.
Read moreStatement in support of AAPI community
March 19, 2021
The Exceptional Lives team stands in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. In the wake of the racially-motivated murders in Georgia that included 6 Asian women, we are horrified and hurting alongside you.
Read moreExceptional Lives Celebrates Black History Month
February 22, 2021
This year, in recognition of Black History Month, we are highlighting four Black disability activists. These women are working in four different fields but their missions are aligned; to advocate for Black disabled communities.
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2021 Parenting Mantras
January 8, 2021
2020 was a tough year for us parents (and for everyone), and 2021 has started off with quite a bang. But a new year gives us a chance to pause, breathe, and set our intentions for how we move forward with our children. Here are some of our favorites.
Read moreThe Census and Disability: what you need to know
October 6, 2020
I’ll be honest with you. Until recently, I didn’t really understand why the Census really mattered all that much. For example, did you know that U.S. Census Bureau data helps communities respond to natural disasters and secure funding for hospitals and fire departments?
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