This resource covers important questions to ask when introducing children with autism to new spaces, and offers strategies for planning trips with children with autism, such as bringing sensory blockers like head phones to crowded destinations. It also includes a trip-planning PDF to help parents get ready for short and long trips with their children.

Following is info related to IEP facilitated meetings.

IEP Facilitation Info link:

https://www.cde.state.co.us/spedlaw/fiep

Requesting a Facilitation:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffzIRUY9aZq41ijrjoNO9PyFZj0JZUr3S6DyV5t4TLPYkvGg/viewform

CDE IEP Facilitated Meetings

Does your child struggle in school?

Does your child have trouble: Finishing school work? Following school rules? Sitting still in class? Getting along with others?

Does your child: Resist going to school? Resist doing homework? Have frequent meltdowns? Dislike transitions?

Does your child have special needs?

Would you like to know more about how to talk to people at your childs's school? 

Would you like to get support and information from someone who will listen?

Contact PEAK Parent Center:

719.531.9400

parentadvisor@peakparent.org

www.PEAKparent.org

917 E Moreno Ave. #140, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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An ultimate guide for people with disabilities to establish their knowledge of drug addiction and also to help their friends who are struggling with drug abuse.

 https://www.amethystrecovery.org/disabilities-guide-substance-abuse/

This guide covers how to find a job that is a good fit, how to work through challenges and rights with employers, how to find jobs that can accommodate individuals with disabilities, and how to disclose a disability.  

https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/career-resource-center/careers-for-disabilities-abilities/

According to the United States Census Bureau, roughly 15 percent of people with disabilities have started their own businesses, and that number is growing. In fact, the percentage of disabled business owners overshadows the 10 percent of non-disabled business owners in the United States.

Learn about kitchen dangers and explore some practical ways to child-proof your kitchen so it's a safe place for children with disabilities, including visual, audio and mobile.

Captioning services are helpful for the deaf and hard of hearing, as well as enabling second language acquisition strategies. Not sure how to enable these features on your favorite streaming app? Here's a guide.

Home modification starts with the entryways into the home. The goal is to offer a firm, level surface that can be navigated by a person using any type of mobility assistance. This includes everything from a cane to a wheelchair. This level surface needs to transition to a ramp that makes it easy to move the wheelchair from ground level up to the entry of the home. And the entryway needs to be wide enough to accommodate the type of mobility assistant that a person is currently using. Use the following resource to learn more about home adjustments for the disabled, as well as general information for the disabled community.

Changing, remodeling or making additions to your home to accommodate people with disabilities can be done in a variety of different ways. If you are building a new home, you can ensure that it be single-level without door jambs to impede a wheelchair. If you are remodeling aspects of an existing home, you may need to do reconstruction or creative planning to make the changes. Disability accommodations can range in cost depending on the complexity of the changes. If you need to accommodate a wheelchair then you may choose to add ramps, stair lifts or an elevator. There are many ways to change your home or business to accommodate for disabilities including turning written signs into Braille or adding alerts to things like clocks and computers.

Home modifications may involve converting or adapting your environment so you can live independently. Examples of home modifications include replacing regular door handles with ones that open by using a push button; adding handrails on both sides of a staircase and outside steps; installing ramps for so you can come and go from your home by wheelchair or scooter; building a walk-in shower; and lowering kitchen counters. These types of home modifications enable people with disabilities and older adults to "age in place" and live independently. An occupational or physical therapist may be able to suggest other ways to adapt your home for safety and accessibility.

Having a home to call one’s own is a giant milestone millions of Americans strive to achieve. Becoming a homeowner brings with it a sense of pride and accomplishment, but the process of becoming one can be intimidating. This is especially true for those with physical or emotional disabilities wishing to attain homeownership.

A new type of savings vehicle for the first time offers the disabled and their families the benefits of tax-free growth. Called 529 ABLE plans, the state-sponsored accounts, authorized by Congress in late 2014, resemble 529 college plans. In addition to offering tax-free growth, 529 ABLE plans will allow people with disabilities to save as much as $100,000 and still qualify for benefits.

At 20 percent of the U.S. population, people with disabilities are the largest minority group. And yet, far too often, they are overlooked and underserved. One area where this is especially true is pedestrian safety. Though the Americans with Disabilities Act established requirements for "curb ramps and pedestrian crossings," the measures are not enough to fully protect disabled pedestrians from the dangers they can encounter on the nation's streets and roadways. Following is a resource guide providing information to help keep disabled pedestrians safe.

A caregiver can only give good care by first caring for themselves. Too often, overworked caregivers wind up in the hospital because they are sacrificing everything for their loved one. Caring for another can be very stressful, especially if that person’s condition is worsening. That’s why it’s important to take time to enjoy life, maintain a positive attitude and continue to learn about caregiving and health care options.

Disability.gov’s caregiving section contains a broad range of resources for family caregivers. In addition, this guide connects you to programs, services, government agencies and organizations that can help you as you care for a spouse, child, parent or other family member. Family caregivers take on many different roles and tasks. A caregiver may be a child who takes care of an older parent, a parent caring for an adult child with a developmental disability, or a spouse who provides for the daily needs of a husband or wife with a disability or chronic health condition. In addition to taking care of the basic emotional and physical needs of a loved one, family caregivers transport loved ones to medical appointments; provide daily personal care including bathing, dressing and meals preparation; manage finances and medications and act as an overall "healthcare coordinator."

It is inevitable that you will have the opportunity (and pleasure) of working with special needs students in your classroom. You may need to make accommodations for some and modifications for others. Providing for the needs of special education students will certainly be one of your greatest challenges as a professional educator. Consider these tips and strategies.

It’s no surprise that flying with a child with autism is filled with much trepidation for parents and caregivers. Bustling crowds, loud noises, and hyperactivity, which can overwhelm an autistic child, are unavoidable in airports and on airplanes. The result is that many parents avoid air travel altogether. Instead, they settle for trips that can be taken by car or simply stay at home.

After-school and weekend activities for children with disabilities can build self-esteem, skills, friendships and a sense of belonging. Interacting in a shared endeavor with other children can be especially rewarding.

Routines can help family life run more smoothly. They can also be a way to help your child with disability develop skills. The best routines are the ones that suit you, your child and your situation.