Jan 2, 2013 Posted by Jolene

2012′s Most Popular Special Needs Post

Happy New Year to you and welcome to the grand finale of our countdown of the ten most read Different Dream posts of 2012. The top post of the year was about tax deductions and credits for families with kids who have special needs. What an appropriate post with tax season around the corner. Posts #2–10: In just a second, we’ll look at those... read more

Dec 28, 2012 Posted by Jolene

2012′s Top Special Needs Posts Countdown, #3

2012 is almost over and so is our countdown of this year’s favorite blog posts. The post in third place featured 5 early intervention speech apps that are completely free. Yup, our readers do love a bargain! Posts #4–10 Before we look at the bargain of the year, here’s a peek at the countdown thus far: #10: The Welcome to Holland Thing... read more

Dec 3, 2012 Posted by Jolene

5 Special Needs Tax Deductions and Credits

Tax time is coming, and families of kids with special needs may qualify for certain tax deductions and credits. A post from one of my favorite blogs, Friendship Circle, listed 5 tax deductions and credits you’ll want to research before meeting with your accountant. 3 Special Needs Tax Deductions Medical and Therapy Expenses: This includes... read more

Aug 7, 2012 Posted by Jolene

CILs: An Overlooked Special Needs Resource

Centers for Independent Living (CILs) have been around longer than the first federal special education law passed in 1974. Since ferreting out special needs resources always makes me smile, imagine the size of my grin after learning about them recently. And imagine my chagrin over not discovering this resource when doing the research for Different... read more

May 28, 2012 Posted by Jolene

Check out DifferentDream.com’s Special Needs Pinterest Board

Getting out of my comfort zone is not something I like to do. Except when it comes to supporting parents of kids with special needs. For them, I’ll move out of my comfort zone because no matter how great my discomfort might be, it’s nothing compared to the challenges they face every day. Pinterest Special Needs Parenting Community... read more