Download Infographic (PDF) Remote Learning Barriers Not only are we are grappling with a pandemic, which affects us all, students are suffering without the help of the traditional in-class benefits. Remote learning is a huge barrier proving to have a devastating effect on those without internet access. As schools across our nation have worked hard to create an online learning environment, they are aware that those without internet access will have huge hurdles to jump when integrating back into post pandemic learning. We now see in our world today that everyone needs a new necessity, the ..read more

Download Infographic (PDF) Happy New Year… I think We humans are a strong and resourceful breed. We are persistent and we work hard to accomplish our goals. We rely on each other, our friends, family, neighbors, even strangers. This year has been harder than most in recent history. Without the close contact we are used to we have had to learn how to live apart from our loved ones. We’ve had to learn not to shake hands or hug each other. Social distancing is a common phrase in our vocabulary. Some of us have trained ourselves how to work from home. Others have been standing o ..read more

The holiday season is here and we have fantastic gift ideas for everyone on your list. Whether you are looking for children, teens, adults or grandma and grandpa we have some great gift suggestions! Let us help you get your shopping done early this year. All-Turn-It-Spinner The switch activated All-Turn-It spinner, with built in external switch jack, enables random selections for choosing groups or playing games of chance like bingo. Available for $125 Hi Ho Cherry-O It’s easy to activate the game’s spinner by pressing its rim or using a switch. Set also includes the original Hi Ho ..read more

Download Infographic (PDF) November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, 1 in 10 people will experience a seizure throughout their life, and 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy. Epilepsy is a condition that affects the central nervous system. A person with epilepsy will experience a seizure when the brain’s overactive electrical signals misfire. This causes disruption to the brain’s normal activity resulting in a temporary communication problem among nerve cells. Most seizures last a few seconds or a few minutes and can make a person feel sleepy ..read more

Download Infographic (PDF) Imagine what it would be like to look at a page of text and see distorted letters swirling before your eyes. Or not seeing the difference between the letters b d p q. This is the case for many dyslexic people. Dyslexia affects areas of the brain that process language. Understanding dyslexia can help you understand the difficulties of living with it. Dyslexia is a Learning Difference. Dyslexic differences are associated with strengths in creative thinking and problem solving, and challenges in reading, writing, and spelling. Often a dyslexic student’s greatest ..read more

Download PDF Quick facts about Ataxia according to www.ataxia.org: It’s a degenerative disease of the nervous system. Many symptoms mimic those of being drunk, such as slurred speech and incoordination. Symptoms are caused by damage to the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for coordinating movement. Treatment involves a combination of medication to treat symptoms and therapy to improve quality of life. People affected may experience problems with using their fingers and hands, arms, legs, walking, speaking or moving their eyes. Ataxia affects people of all ages. Age of sympt ..read more

Download PDF We all know how important children’s eye health is, but keeping your child’s eyes safe is another thing. Even though we are with our kids 24 hours a day now, because of covid 19, we know how easy it is for kids to be fidgety, want to be with their friends and simply go out to play. But be aware, according to yoursightmatters.com, eye injuries are the leading cause of vision loss in children. There are about 42,000 sports-related eye injuries every year in America, and children suffer most of these injuries. Help prevent your child from being one of the more than 12 million c ..read more

Download PDF Juvenile Arthritis, or JA, affects 300,000 kids and teens in the US. Most kinds of JA are autoimmune or autoinflammatory diseases which affects your immune system. So instead of keeping your cells healthy your immune system attacks the cells causing joint inflammation, swelling, pain and tenderness and it can affect the skin and internal organs. One way to live with JA is to keep a healthy lifestyle, eating a well-balanced diet and consider low-impact activities when choosing exercise, sports or leisure. Low-impact activities allow less stress on the joints, connective tissu ..read more

Download PDF June is National Aphasia Awareness Month. Two million people in the United States have aphasia. These folks have lost all or some of the ability to use words. Did you know 84% say they’ve never heard of aphasia. The two main causes of aphasia are stroke or traumatic brain injury. While there is no cure, we want to ensure those with aphasia have the tools they need to make a beneficial impact their quality of life. Better communication experiences are available for people living with aphasia. From apps, to guides, to videos, and therapies there are a variety of methods used t ..read more

Download PDF Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) information is more important than ever during this challenging time of the coronavirus pandemic. Many people are telecommuting and rely on devices assisting them with hearing and speech. When working & learning remote here a few key points to help those with and without hearing and speech issues. Make time for introductions Use  earbuds/headphones with noise-cancelling capabilities with your computer or device Speak up and Be clear Keep your mouth unobstructed with video conferencing Record your meeting We are learning how ..read more