Category: Disability Culture and Advocacy

Dear new parent, You may not be new to parenting, but if your child has just been diagnosed with a disability or developmental delay, you are likely new to disability parenting (what some call being a “special needs parent”) — a phrase that, as you’ll find with so many words, doesn’t come close to describing …

Let’s be real — coordinating your child’s medical care and supports can feel like a full-time job. First steps, birthdays, graduations… and then suddenly you’re enrolling in Medi-Cal waivers, trying to find new doctors for your young adult, and wait — why can’t I see my child’s medical info anymore?! And let’s not forget the …

If you’re parenting a child with autism (or any developmental disability), you know it can be so much more than making them their favorite breakfast, putting on their favorite backpack, and getting them to school in the morning. We’re constantly hoping they feel seen, supported, and connected — whether they’re bonding with a friend over …

“‘Disability’ is not a bad word. Use it. There’s no need to replace it with euphemism; use it respectfully.” — Diana Pastora Carson, creator of Beyond Awareness Talking about disabilities can be tricky. As parents, it’s natural to feel uncertain about the right words to use when discussing our children’s disabilities, whether it’s with providers, …

Neurological disorders, which affect the way the brain or nervous system functions, present with a unique set of symptoms and challenges that impact areas such as speech, mobility, vision, and behavior. It’s natural for parents’ anxiety to rise when faced with navigating and supporting your child through diagnosis, treatment options, and ensuring they’re not only …

Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with us! April is Autism Acceptance Month! Kim Sinclair, parent and executive director of the Autism Society of Los Angeles, says, “Acceptance is the mindset that provides inclusion. You can be aware of autism, but whether you take the next step and accept it, and include those individuals in the education …

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 …

We at Undivided are embracing the essence of November and prepping for Thanksgiving. While the aroma of pies fills the air, there’s something even more delightful brewing — our rockin’ annual holiday gift guide! Every year, as autumn arrives, our research department compiles a list of beautiful and delectable treasures from all over the country …

A tribute to disability activist Judy Heumann + resources to help your kids along their self-empowerment journeys Most of us didn’t grow up learning about Judy Heumann because, let’s be honest, disability rights weren’t exactly taught in schools and were mostly omitted from discussions about civil rights. This is not too surprising since many students …