Exceptional Parent

EP Magazine provides advice, support, and current educational info for families of children/adults with disabilities & special healthcare needs.

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@BloomingdaleFam @EparentConnect Thank you for sharing! 💙

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Did you know children with disabilities are more likely to be bullied than their peers?

Did you also know that they have special protections in place

Learn how to prevent bullying and what to do if your child is bullied here: https://t.co/7jBUHLgfQr

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Recognize each other (no matter who they are) for their unique gifts and the world will begin to look a lot more beautiful. 💙

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The 1999 Supreme Court decision known as “Olmstead” describes how a state or municipality might, and might not, be guilty of discriminating against people with disabilities who receive public services. Learn more here: https://t.co/DZEQwXKvoK

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“My disability has opened my eyes to see my true abilities.” — Robert M. Hensel

#quoteoftheday

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Having a disability doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t keep a healthy diet. 🥑🥕

Eating the right foods can help lower inflammation, nourish your body, and even improve your mood. 😁

Here are 5 simple steps to improve your diet: https://t.co/vCXsMdHV5r

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Working with a child with autism? Using games to teach social skills can keep the “fun” in fundamental learning. Read more here: https://t.co/CgJrf2w3De

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@tsalliance 😁💙

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We want to thank the @epMagazine_ for sharing a great piece about the goals we aim to accomplish with the help of you, the rare disease advocate! To check out the article please visit https://t.co/QaEvZ16yT5

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@EveryLifeOrg Thank YOU for the work you're doing. 💙

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"Today, a record 9 million people with a disability work. While these workers, age 16 & older, are spread throughout the labor force, workers with a disability tend to concentrate in certain jobs depending on their age & particular disability." Read more: https://t.co/t5ju8iUSRv

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Exceptional Parent Magazine has released their annual Transition & Employment issue w/ topics like independence and maximizing earnings and savings. Read online here: https://t.co/ZdGCwJIG70 and check out @epMagazine_ for more!

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The October Issue of @epMagazine_ is now available with a specific focus on employment and transition. Read it here: https://t.co/O4g3XzDAjj

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@FSP_UNC Thanks for sharing! 😁

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#Sleep is essential for normal growth & development in children & adults. Get answers to important questions such as:

💤 How do I know if a family member has #OSA?
💤 What is the cause of OSA?
💤 What are the treatments for OSA?
💤 + more: https://t.co/RJgQo5phVi

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Families may not know that they have options when a private #healthinsurer or Medicaid denies a claim or reduces or eliminates a service. Here’s what to do: https://t.co/YZZS2NeiBg

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Genetic counselors work with families to answer the important questions:

👉🏼 Is this test important?
👉🏼 Will insurance cover this test?
👉🏼 What does this result mean?
👉🏼 Is there a treatment?
👉🏼 What happens next?

Learn more: https://t.co/JhJwfKjzGS
#geneticcounselors

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Let’s all strive to look beyond what’s on the outside to discover what makes each and every one of us special on the inside. Focus on our strengths, work together on our weaknesses, and lift each other up. 💙 #quoteoftheday

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The conversion of a home bathroom to an accessible bathroom can be a huge challenge for a family, both logistically & financially. When making bathroom accommodations for a child with #disabilities, here’s what to know: https://t.co/6Teqw3pi2B