Key Takeaways Hope Services is a nonprofit that has supported people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families for more than 70 years,...
Read ArticleGrowing into adulthood, with increased responsibilities and independence, is one of the most difficult passages in a person’s life. Learning how to cook, safely use...
Read ArticlePlay Full Ground, a community-based art studio in Monterey’s Lighthouse District since 2017, is evolving into an innovative micro high school. This student-led initiative fosters creativity,...
Read ArticleAs a Direct Support Professional who provides career development instruction and social skills training to young adults with autism, I can state with conviction that...
Read ArticleMy right hand grasped my son’s stroller, and my left hand was high up in the air, holding a sign that read, “Families Belong Together!”...
Read ArticleIf you’re headed down south, you’ll find the perfect stop in the middle of the Central Valley. There aren’t a lot of great options on...
Read ArticleAny honest parent will share that among the magic of holiday moments and favorite traditions come dysregulated feelings, big emotions, and exhausted children. December and...
Read ArticleThese strategies will help and support the child who has difficulty sustaining attention in the classroom and while working on homework and new tasks. ADHD...
Read ArticleExecutive Director Jesse Juarez began his journey with the Youth Arts Collective (commonly known as YAC) over 20 years ago when he was a college...
Read ArticleOnce a child receives a diagnosis of a disability, medical and therapy appointments and supportive services are often the next steps in managing their needs and support. This can be especially challenging with multiple children.
Read ArticleOnce a child receives a medical diagnosis of a disability, a new chapter of parenting and advocating begins: seeking out and starting therapy programs and supportive services. Here are Monterey County resources you’ll need.
Read ArticleThere is no way to be prepared for the mix of emotions that are felt when your child is given a medical diagnosis, especially one you are not familiar with and especially when the diagnosis is defined as a disability.
Read ArticleMy son is my number one wingman. He’s the reason I’ve made my closest friends and the mothers who have become my mom group, who bring so much joy, support, and laughter into my life.
Read ArticleLuckily for the families in Monterey County, there is a local nonprofit whose mission is to develop resources, raise awareness, and provide support to children with disabilities and their families.
Read ArticleTwo Monterey-area camps for children with disabilities offer kids
a summer of fun.
Five hundred seventy-five miles north of Monterey, Sunriver, Oregon, is a haven for families. Filled with outdoor activities and adventures, each season brings unique experiences for its visitors. It’s the perfect destination for a road trip.
Read ArticleAt the same time, some school districts are investing more in STEM instruction while diverting funds from arts education; research is proving the value and benefits of the latter to its students.
Read ArticleSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal civil rights law that protects qualified students from discrimination based on disability.
Read ArticleParenthood presents challenges for all families but the complexities of raising children with disabilities and those who are neurodivergent can include additional stressors.
Read ArticleYour toddler is getting older and ready to start school for the first time. How do you know which program is best for your child, especially with so many Monterey County options available?
Read ArticleAn Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a legally binding document that is customized and designed to meet the unique learning needs of a student with a disability.
Read ArticleWhether you want to save money, reduce clutter, or create more experiences
this holiday season, here are some creative gift ideas to give to your children and family.
Connecting with other parents whose children have disabilities, even if it’s not the same diagnosis as their child, gives parents support, encouragement, empathy, and resources that lift their spirits and build communities and friendships.
Read ArticleIn honor of Down syndrome month, meet four Monterey County families who have thriving “magic babies.”
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