Offering a wealth of local parenting insights, resources and inspiration, Birmingham Parent is known as a trusted companion for families across Central Alabama. That was the mission when it was originally founded in 2004, and [Read More]
“Outpatient pediatric services such as speech, occupational and physical therapy are (currently) minimal with the exception of those therapies provided by the school system,” says David Higgins, executive director of Easterseals of the Birmingham Area. [Read More]
Jamia Alexander-Williams firmly believes everyone has a purpose. It is this belief that compelled her to establish The Angel Warriors Foundation, which provides activities and programs to Shelby County area special needs individuals and their [Read More]
When Drew Ann Long’s daughter Caroline was born, she and her family was introduced to a whole new world: the world of special needs. Caroline was born with Rett Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder for [Read More]
Preschools, Daycares & Education Advent Episcopal School 2019 6th Ave. N. Birmingham, AL 35203 205-252-2535 mdykes@adventepiscopalschool.org http://www.adventepiscopalschool.org Advent Episcopal School, located in downtown Birmingham, offers a highly accelerated curriculum for bright students in grades 4K-8. [Read More]
2016 brought a significant change to the way self-settled special needs trusts for people under the age of 65 are created. In the past, federal law, under 42 U.S.C §1396p(d)(4)(A), would not allow a person with a disability [Read More]
Jojo and Zee are my “twins,” not by birth (obviously) but by the great gift of adoption. They both have Down syndrome and are only seven months apart, but their adoption stories are quite different. [Read More]
Feeling truly welcome anywhere is comforting. Entering a place and feeling at ease, at home is priceless. Regardless of age or abilities, everyone understands the thoughts and feelings associated with being welcomed or embraced. There [Read More]
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham has been serving more than cerebral palsy patients for 70 years, so on February 14, it said “goodbye” to the old and launched a new brand and name, United [Read More]
The Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014, or “ABLE Act,” became federal law on December 19, 2014. Originally, many thought this law would eliminate the need for special needs trusts and make it very [Read More]
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