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#TransitionTuesday… Maintaining good hygiene can be a unique challenge for those with disabilities, but it’s a vital part of feeling confident, healthy, and independent. This week, we’re sharing helpful tips and adaptive strategies for improving hygiene routines and why they matter for overall wellness. Everyone deserves to feel empowered in their daily care! Explore these practical tips for yourself or someone you know: https://lnkd.in/eCDZEGpa #WellBeing #DisabilitySupport #BeInformed #HealthTips #HealthyLifestyle

Happy Holidays! As we wrap up 2024 and look ahead to 2025, let’s take a moment to appreciate your readership and share with you Christmas Around the World. ¡Felices Fiestas! Mientras cerramos el 2024 y nos preparamos para el 2025, tomémonos un momento para agradecer tu apoyo y compartir contigo la magia de la Navidad alrededor del mundo. ***El blog está disponible en español tras suscribirse Subscribe to the SPAN Youth Hub at https://lnkd.in/d5NBAYX.

#MilestoneMonday: Did you know that music can be a powerful tool for learning and connecting as a family? Young children naturally love to sing, make music, and move to the beat—and these activities help them build confidence, creativity, and important skills in math, literacy, and even social studies! From singing together to creating homemade instruments, there are so many ways to make music a fun and educational part of your home life. Check out these tips for incorporating music into your family’s daily routine: https://lnkd.in/gMuH-wC #ActEarly #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #YouthEducation #ParentsLife #EarlyChildhoodEducation

Read our latest blog post, “Simplify the Holidays,” for practical strategies to manage holiday stress through thoughtful planning, practicing kindness, and embracing acceptance. ***El blog está disponible en español tras suscribirse Subscribe to the SPAN Youth Hub at https://lnkd.in/d5NBAYX.

Wishing you a holiday season filled with happiness, love, and cherished moments with your loved ones. This time of year reminds us that the greatest gifts are the connections we share. Warmest holiday greetings from all of us at SPAN! #HappyHolidays #HolidaySeason #SPAN #NonProfit #Advocacy

From the Pacer Center site, in this Transition Tech Talk Video, an assistive technology specialist from the Simon Technology Center offers tips about helping teens read the more complex text you might find in high school and college and offers assistive technology as a solution. Three strategies are offered to help get teens ready for the rigor of college-level reading. https://lnkd.in/eBQgafYY #Transition #EducationEquity

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For any company interested in doing just that, consider these three easy ways to include disabled people in your workplace from Forbes Magazine. https://lnkd.in/e4SbtEXq #WorkforceWednesday #YETI-RAISE @RAISECenter #Transition

As the holiday season kicks off, kids with autism and other disabilities will have a chance to visit with Santa Claus without all of the usual chaos during a series of special events across the country, according to an article in Disability Scoop. "Santa and other staff will be trained to accommodate individuals with disabilities and their families. In addition, the lighting and music will be adjusted and there will be minimal wait times," the article reads. Click below to read the full article.