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Preparing for our kids’ transition out of high school and into the great, big world of adulthood can often feel like a mixed bag of emotions: excitement, joy, anxiety, gratitude — and maybe a side of panic?! If your child is in high school, part of the IEP process will include planning for their transition …

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 …

As we prepare to wave goodbye to 2023, we’d like to take a deep breath and reflect on what we’ve learned this year that has made the biggest difference to our kids (and ourselves). We’re wrapping up the year with you in mind — with this best-of list filled with some of the most important …

’Tis the season: our guide to surviving the holidays While the holiday season is ripe with the joys of gift-giving, twinkling lights, and quality time with loved ones, it can also be overwhelming for kids with food sensitivities, sensory needs, and extra difficulties traveling — not to mention for parents trying to make sure all …

Raise your hand if you’ve heard this myth before: “IHSS is only for kids of a certain age range.” We’ve been there, and we’ve heard it all. In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) can be a lifeline for many families across California raising kids with disabilities, providing the specialized child care our kids need right at home, …

With the holiday season in full swing, parents like us are on a mission: finding awesome ways to support our kids through traveling, flying, socializing, and the daily moments of life in-between — without maxing out our stress levels. We’ve talked to experts, in addition to thousands of families, about how they survive the dreaded …