Taking good care of the teeth and gums is critical to a person’s overall health. Healthy teeth and gums allow people to chew food, speak properly, avoid pain and tooth loss, smile, and feel good about themselves. Children with disabilities are almost twice as likely to have unmet oral health care needs than their peers… Read more Oral Health for Children With Disabilities
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Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Hearing Loss: A Family Guide
Why is emergency preparedness for individuals with hearing loss important? From a natural disaster to unexpected emergencies in the home, the need to plan, practice, and store away information and materials specific for someone with hearing loss is important. During an emergency, planning for the communication needs of someone with a hearing loss might help… Read more Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Hearing Loss: A Family Guide
Building a Home-School Partnership
Children do their best when they have the skills, support, and motivation to do so. By collaborating with your child’s school, you increase opportunities for your child to get the support they need in each of these areas. A home-school partnership capitalizes on your child’s skills, your knowledge of your child, and educators’ knowledge of… Read more Building a Home-School Partnership