Tag: disability friendly

“‘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, …

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 …

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 …

For many of us, Halloween can be a mixed bag of delights and stressors. There is no other holiday quite like it when it comes to managing behavioral triggers, sensory sensitivities, food allergies, social expectations, and your garden-variety fears (arachnophobia, anyone?!). Treats aside, Halloween can be tricky for kids with disabilities. With the holiday fast …

The ultimate guide to actually make this the happiest place on Earth for your kiddo As we continue highlighting disability-friendly vacation spots for the summer, this week, we’re diving into the happiest place on Earth: Disneyland! Whether it’s your first time planning a visit or you’re an annual pass holder, it’s natural to feel a …

Don’t miss this disability-friendly travel list for families in the Los Angeles area! Summer is finally here, and while in our minds we’re on a sunny beach reading the latest bestseller, in reality, we might be feeling a little nervous about planning our summer trips with our kiddos. Some of us may consider avoiding travel …