from ACCEL, Arizona Centers for Comprehensive Education and Life Skills As a parent, you may experience a lot of anxiety in knowing you will soon have to travel with your child with autism—especially when traveling long distances. However, there are proven methods to help make your travel as easy and painless as possible. Routine, Routine, … Read More »

Each year, IRA and 401(k)s are required minimum distributions. Because the distributions start at about 4% at age 71 and then slowly increase, many IRA and 401(k) plans continue to grow in value. While distributions eventually become larger, most people pass away with an IRA or 401(k) close to the value of their original plan. … Read More »

Social Security disability benefits can be very beneficial for recipients, but applying can be a long and somewhat difficult process. First, you need to find out if your health problem qualifies you for benefits. Generally, eligibility depends on if you have a health problem that is expected to prevent you from working in your current … Read More »

by Krista Harper The importance of sufficient quality sleep on child development has been known, at least instinctively, for centuries. For children with special needs, a solid sleep hygiene routine is just as, if not more, important than for a child without special needs. Children with developmental disabilities often suffer from insomnia or other sleep … Read More »

Tom didn’t say much at first. He’s a quiet man, but this time, he was in shock. For years, he has volunteered at the Noble Golf Classic. Each year, he stands patiently at Tee 15 and thanks the foursomes for supporting Noble as they come through. Then, he offers to tee off for them. Those … Read More »

For over 10 years, Noble participants and staff have grown fruits and vegetables in our Giving Sum Garden, named after the organization that funded its creation. The garden serves several purposes. Individuals and staff enjoy learning how to grow everything from cucumbers to squash. Starter plants and seeds are donated by organizations like Tasty Bites … Read More »

It is important to remember: Inclusion is not a token gesture. It is not a sympathy vote. Real inclusion is genuinely making everyone feel welcome and included. Just start with your Inclusion ABCs…

We Need YOUR Input! The Arc US is surveying people and organizations everyone to better understand what the future should look like for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be meaningfully included in their communities. Through this survey, they want to hear your perspective about how we can all create a world where people … Read More »

excerpted from ENABLE Special Needs Planning Newsletter What is a 529 College Savings Plan? A 529 is a college savings plan that offers tax and financial aid benefits. 529 plans may also be used to save and invest for K-12 tuition in addition to college costs. What Is An ABLE Account? Since 2014, ABLE accounts … Read More »

Is your child interested in learning ballet? The Central Indiana Academy of Dance has introduced an adaptive ballet program designed to provide a supportive learning atmosphere to children ages 4-8 with different abilities. The class will be led by Caitlin Sloan, an instructor with 5 years of experience teaching adaptive ballet in a professional atmosphere … Read More »