Caring for those in Need

DECEMBER 2024:

ANNUAL FAMILY & COMMUNIITY ISSUE: THE STORY BEHIND THE SMILE

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FAMILY, COMMUNITY & THE HOLIDAYS
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The Story Behind the Smile: Jeremiah’s Journey with Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10

At 18 years old Jeremiah Feliciano is a son, a big brother, and most of all, a caring young man. When he was 7... Read More

Surviving School Holiday Parties with Your Neurodiverse Kid

My son Brady is a smart, creative, funny thirteen-year-old with autism, ADHD, and a few other spices in his ne... Read More

Livabetes: The Diabetic Low Incident

It was Sunday, March 3rd, 2024. Time seemed to stand still as I stared out the window. To my right, I could he... Read More

Hero Pups: Saluting Veterans and First Responders with Pawsitivity

The idea for training puppies from area animal shelters and rescues to assist veterans and first responders ev... Read More

FINANCIAL PLANNING
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Benefits for Military Families With Special Needs

There are federal and state programs committed to providing additional assistance for families with special ne... Read More

People with Disabilities Should Be Able to Get Married!

When individuals with disabilities marry, they could lose important benefits that helps keep them independent.... Read More

Planning for the Future with an ABLE Account, Special Needs Trust or Both

ABLE Accounts were originally developed as an easier, more affordable alternative to special needs trusts, but... Read More

Livabetes

My husband, Guy, is a type 1 diabetic (TD1). He wasn't always. It just happened on April 24th 2012. Here is ou... Read More

EMPLOYMENT & TRANSITION
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Transitioning from School to Work for Teenagers and Young Adults with ADHD

The transition from school to work can be especially challenging for teen-agers and young adults with ADHD, as... Read More

Adult Autism Transition

My profoundly autistic son, Justin, graduated from the private autism high school that he has attended since h... Read More

Finding a Fulfilling Employment Match: Tips for Parents Preparing for a Child’s Future

Tips for Parents Preparing for a Child’s Future 

More than two decades ago, when I began my... Read More

Our Journey in Camo: Hidden Joys

I think being a mom of someone with autism and being a military wife for 22 years has hijacked my empathy chip... Read More

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