In July, countless groups in the special needs community observed the twentieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The many commemorations made me think about my dad. By the time the act was passed, he’d been in a wheelchair 31 years. He’d spent many of those years unable to cross the street because of sidewalk curbs, unable to work because jobs weren’t modified...

Good news! The July/August issue of Parenting Special Needs magazine is now online. Go to www.specialneedsparenting.org to enjoy articles, interviews, advice, and product and book reviews. You won’t be disappointed!

If you’re getting the kids ready to return to school Barb Dittrich, the founder of Snappin’ Ministries, has just what you need. August Issue of Snap Shots Here’s what’s in the August issue: Setting Sights Toward School - Barb asks 5 important questions parents should answer before the school year begins. Julia Roberts reviews Schuyler’s Monster by Robert Rummel-Hudson. The...

When my life doesn’t go as envisioned, I get pretty bent out of shape. To be honest, I make mountains out of molehills and become totally self-absorbed. My troubles, small as they usually are, become the center of my life. I ignore people who are truly suffering, those whom God has called me to uphold and encourage. More Music for the Soul When I’m in that self-absorbed state, I need to...

Good news! The July edition of Snap Shots is available. The newsletter is a publication of Snappin’ Ministries, and as usual is packed with information and encouragement for parents. In This Month’s Issue In this month’s issue, you’ll find articles about: The Healing Power of Laughter Geek Dad by Ken Denmead AutoSeal Kids Tumblers and much more. Visit Snappin’ Ministries You...

Great news! The June issue of Snap Shots is now available. This informative newsletter for parents of kids with special needs is published by Barb Dittrich, the creator of Snappin’ Ministries. What’s In the June Issue? The June issue is packed with good stuff, as usual. In this issue, you’ll find: An article about two brothers with bleeding disorders who plan to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. A...

Who would think cancer could take the life of a three-year-old boy in eight weeks? Cole’s parents, Aaron and Moireen Ruotsala, certainly didn’t think it would happen to their sweet, blond-haired boy, but it did. Adreno-Cortical Carcinoma On July 24, 2008, Cole was diagnosed with adreno-cortical carcinoma. It’s a rare cancer (1-2 people per million) that originates in the adrenal...

A few days ago, you met Michael and Amber Baker, parents of five kids, two of whom have special needs. Today, you’ll learn how she jumped out of what she calls “her family’s puddle into another family’s ocean” and found great personal healing in so doing. Justin and Victoria Nelson’s Ocean Through  a series of fortunate blog links, Amber made her way to www.MomentswithMoriah.com...

If you’re looking for a great newsletter geared to families of kids with special needs, take a look at Snap Shots. The publication is created and distributed by Barb Dittrich, the founder of Snappin’ News Ministries. Her newsletters provide practical articles for families and inform churches about how to support families. The May 2010 issue came out last week. It contains the following...

Victoria Nelson, who blogs about life with her daughter at www.MomentsWithMoriah.com, has just started an online community using BlogFrog. It looks like a great place to connect with parents who know what you’re going through. You can ask for advice, leave advice for others, and read blogs of families who are caring for kids with special needs. You can join BlogFrog and become part of the community...