by Nanfi Lubogo As the world abruptly shut down due to COVID-19, the reality of the biggest pandemic of our lifetime began to sink in. In the beginning, many treated the situation as a vacation- a “Coronacation,” they called it. …
by Nanfi Lubogo As the world abruptly shut down due to COVID-19, the reality of the biggest pandemic of our lifetime began to sink in. In the beginning, many treated the situation as a vacation- a “Coronacation,” they called it. …
We sat down with CT KASA Youth Coordinator Emily Ball to tell us more about her experience with KASA. 1) How did you hear about CT KASA and what made you think about joining? I initially was involved in KASA …
When you’re the caregiver for a young child, you are their whole world. You are one of the people they trust the most, a safety net that they can rely on when the rest of the world seems a little …
In this open enrollment season, with hurricane season still going and winter around the corner, would you know what to do about your health insurance in the wake of a natural disaster? The recent hurricanes on the East Coast …
Every summer I worry that my daughter will lose the academic skills it took her all year to attain. If you have a child diagnosed with dyslexia, another specific learning disability, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), I’m sure this …
For Immediate Release: May 18, 2017 Over 80 youth ATTEND 2nd annual building a great life summit, created by and for youth WITH DISBLILITIES. Bloomfield, CT On Saturday May 13th more than 80 youth, between the ages of …
It’s unfortunate that we hear about bullying so frequently in the media today. For parents who have children with special needs, it’s even more troubling when our kids are subjected to bullying; we may not be aware of these horrible …
By Elizabeth Bostic, Parent Consultant Being the parent of a child with special needs comes with a unique set of challenges, not the least of which is advocating for them in their school. Navigating the special education system, deciphering the …
Even after children and adults with special needs have enrolled in a healthcare plan through a State or the Federal Marketplace, some are having difficulties accessing care. In this blog, we summarize some of the obstacles and how they can …
Any person over the age of 18 is legally an adult, and is presumed to be able to manage his or her own finances, choose where to live, consent to medical treatment, vote, marry, and exercise his or her own …