Advice

After completing her training as an occupational therapist, Julia Riemann, age 23, had a choice to make. She could go to work immediately for a clinic in her native Germany – or she could travel to the U.S. and live with a family who had a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. She chose the later, and today, nearly two years later, she has no regrets. [...] Read More »

Teaching our children to be kind and accept differences can be hard, whether we have children with special needs or not. There are as many different types of special needs as there are families with special needs and each requires its own type of understanding. [...] Read More »

The U.N. Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities recently adopted the recommendations outlined in a 24-page document, General comment No. 4, regarding the rights to inclusive education for students with disabilities. [...] Read More »

Starting today and continuing through September 18th, 4300+ athletes from more than 160 countries around the world will complete in the Paralympic Games – an international, multi-sport event for athletes with a range of disabilities, primarily physical. [...] Read More »

Do you like big cities? Do you enjoy watching opera, musicals or ballet? How about outdoor activities? Professional au pairs coming to the New York City area will be able to have it all! [...] Read More »