The Undivided Blog

Summer is a few months away, which means we’re on the hunt for summer camps! Traditional camps don't always take our kids' extra support needs into account, so we've rounded up disability-friendly summer camps in California. Some of these camps are designed just for our kiddos while others invite campers of all abilities to participate. ...

The IEP assessment process, while crucial to creating more individualized IEPs, can often seem like a magnifying glass zooming in on our kids’ strengths and challenges (and everything in between). But assessments are one of the primary ways IEP teams can better understand the unique educational needs of kids with disabilities, and a thorough assessment …

Getting ready to send our kiddos off to preschool can feel both exciting and daunting. This is the time most of us first experience what it means to explore placement options, inclusion, and the great and powerful…IEP. As parents, we want to start our kids’ educational journey right, but navigating their first IEPs can often …

Navigating an extended hospital stay for your child, and figuring out what to do when you finally get home, can be incredibly tough for anyone. And when your child is medically complex, it can add a whole new layer of stress and uncertainty — especially when you’re trying to process a new diagnosis, navigate hospital …

With IEP season in full swing, we’re setting our sights on strength-based IEPs and how to develop one using a whole-child, strengths-first approach. But what exactly is a strength-based IEP? Is it just another buzzword or do kids actually need one? (Yes, they do!) If you’ve sat through an IEP meeting before, or read through …

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 …