Securing the Future: Navigating Special Needs Financial Planning

Planning for the financial future of a child with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is not just a financial necessity but a crucial step in securing their well-being and happiness. [...]

2023 Sensory-Friendly Events in Los Angeles

We’ve put together a handy list highlighting upcoming sensory-friendly events in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. This list includes events that are accessible and inclusive to people on [...]

Support Animals 101 for People with Developmental Disabilities

Animals provide companionship, loyalty, unconditional love and affection for their owners. With September being National Service Dog Month, now is a great time to think about whether a support [...]

The Benefits of Customized Employment

Every October, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by encouraging conversation about the issues around employment for disabled workers. This yearā€™s theme focuses [...]

The Big Guide to Accessible Public Transportation in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County is a huge metropolitan area with vast distances between the places you want to go. Public transportation can be daunting, especially for people with mobility challenges. In [...]

Learning the Signs

Learning the Signs of Autism in Children Have you ever asked ā€œDo I have Autism?ā€ Learning the early signs of autism and seeking intervention services is important for parents and people to know. [...]

How Common is Autism?

How Common is Autism? Autism statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identify around 1 in 68 American children as on the autism spectrum, and 1 in 42 of this [...]

Red Flags And Rules of Thumb for Evaluating Treatments

Be weary of any treatment which makes grandiose claims, using words like ā€œmiraculous,ā€ ā€œamazing breakthrough,ā€ ā€œrecovery,ā€ or ā€œcure.ā€ Legitimate medical and educational professionals show respect [...]

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