by Kirsty | Apr 5, 2019 | Carer, Disability, Parents, Special Needs
For this weeks’ “5 Things” post, I welcome Lauren from Careseekers, an online digital platform that links individuals and families to care and support workers. Careseekers is built on the idea that technology should be an enabler, not a roadblock, to...
by Kirsty | Feb 8, 2019 | Disability, Parents, Special Needs
For this week’s ‘5 Things’ post, I welcome Sunnyfield, a member-based, not-for-profit charity committed to enriching the lives of people with intellectual disability. Sunnyfield provides accommodation services, assistance with daily life, social and community...
by Kirsty | Feb 5, 2019 | Education, Parents, Providers
Last week, I addressed teachers and parents at two joint professional development sessions. It was an unique opportunity for parents and teachers to come together, improve their understanding and start working together effectively from day 1.After talking...
by Kirsty | Dec 3, 2018 | Disability, Parents
Today, December 3, is International Day for People with Disability (IDPwD). It’s a day to celebrate disability, support the disability community, recognise the continuing challenges they face and identify how we can work together to create a world that is more...
by Kirsty | Oct 22, 2018 | Parents, Special Needs
Post in collaboration with K-12 Inclusion As parents to three kids, two of whom have a range of diagnoses between them, accessing inclusive education has always been a priority for us. We’ve always believed that our kids, regardless of disability or diagnosis,...
