Author: Lindsay Crain

Have you ever left an IEP meeting or parent-teacher conference feeling like inclusion just isn’t possible for your child? As parents, we all want our kids to have a childhood filled with the diverse experiences, learning, and activities as their peers. But when it comes to inclusive education for kids with disabilities, it’s not always …

In California, every special education student’s IEP needs to include academic goals that match their grade’s state standards  — sounds serious, right? We all know IEPs are a big deal, but how they connect with Common Core may sound utterly confusing at first — don’t worry, we’ll explain. Think of it like a ladder, where …

Summer is here, and one question on our minds: how do we create a sensory-friendly and fun summer for our kids with sensory issues? While many kids look forward to summer-related activities, such as playing with sand on the beach, parties with friends and family, and even the Fourth of July fireworks, for many of …

As parents, it’s normal to worry about our kids’ futures. But when our kids have disabilities, the concerns may feel a lot bigger than we can handle. All the joys of parenting come hand in hand with the tough realities of making plans for situations we’d rather not think about if we had the choice. …

It’s that time of the year again — summer — and we’ve got the travel bug! For some of us, getting on the open road with our kiddos is what it’s all about — some of the best memories can come from cross-country road trips! For others, we’d be happy with an accessible national park …

Are you up at night wondering how you should prepare because your child has a big transition right around the corner? Call it what you will — transitions, big leaps, rites of passage — these exciting milestones in our kids’ lives can also leave us (and our kids) feeling terrified. New friends, new campus, new …

Navigating how to fund our kids’ medical and therapeutic needs can often feel like a juggling act — Regional Center in one hand, Medical-Cal in the other, while private insurance, Self-Determination, and other avenues of care hang above our heads. Those familiar funding sources may step in when insurance doesn’t cover a service or support, …

Do you feel your guard going up as soon as you start dialing your insurance plan? We’ve been there (and don’t worry, we have tips for that!). Insurance coverage might feel like the “mean girl” of the new year because, let’s be honest, who actually made navigating health plans and insurance part of their new …

New year, new never-ending list of ambitious resolutions, commitments, and to-do’s? While a new year symbolizes new beginnings and changes, the one thing we tend to forget to add to our priority list? Ourselves! Parents, we may have 99 problems, but taking care of ourselves should not be one. While we would love to run …

Dear Undivided community, Happy New Year! I want to thank you for being part of our community as we work together to build a world in which every child with disabilities and developmental delays can access the services and supports they need, when they need them. As we welcome in 2024, I am proud of …