http://hamptonroads.com/node/353309 Parenting en-us Copyright 2009 PilotOnline.com / HamptonRoads.com. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:55:25 -0500 Most of you remember last week. All that rain. Kids off Wednesday for Veteran’s Day. Then the storm hit and school was cancelled Thursday and Friday. Yeah, that’s the week I’m talking about. Add to that a sick kid in a wheelchair. One that won’t stop coughing. One that can’t go to the doctor because they’re closed because of th http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/santa-came-early Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:33:15 -0500 Most children with special needs are on the school bus for over an hour, in the morning and afternoon.  For many children this is too much.  What can you, as a parent do about this?  Talk to your child's physician. When my son first started riding the bus, I was told that he would be on the bus for an hour and fifteen minutes.  I freaked out.  http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/when-bus-ride-too-much Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:59:45 -0500 What does the VATS Lab offer?   An assistive technology demonstration lab with a variety of helpful computer hardware and software for different disabilities. There are adaptive keyboards, talking programs and mice to help with accessing the computer.   http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/virginia-assistive-technology-system-demo-lab-odu Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:14:45 -0500 I was recently introduced to SOAR; an internet-based program for students in grades 3-12.  It's meant to help families manage their children's education with innovative technology.  The focus is on math, reading and language arts. http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/soar Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:10:36 -0500 The Mary Buckley Foundation offers services to help people living with the effects of brain injury regain the skills necessary to live independently, re-enter the workforce and become contributing members of their community. We provide a support system for people, rather than a treatment program. http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/friendable-social-club-nov-20th Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:19:33 -0500 Boy Alone: A Brother’s Memoir By Karl Taro Greenfeld   Book Description:   http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/boy-alone-brother%E2%80%99s-memoir Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:55:58 -0500   http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/center-improvement-child-caring-cicc Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:08:39 -0500 Juvenile Arthritis Weekend 2010   January 29th – 31, 2010 (Friday – Sunday)   Join us for our Sixth Annual JA Weekend, January 29 -31, 2010, as the Mid-Atlantic Chapters converge on the Great Wolf Lodge to Rustle Up Hope for juvenile arthritis.   http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/juvenile-arthritis-weekend-2010 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:19:44 -0500 Young Adults Striving for Independence (Y.A.S.I.)   November 21st (Saturday) 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm   To sign up for a training or to request an accommodation such as a Sign language interpreter, Braille, CART or attendant.   Contact: Linda at 461-8007 Voice, 461-7527 TDD, or E-mail Linda at: ljohnson@endependence.org   http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/young-adults-striving-independence-yasi-sat-nov-21st Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:03:38 -0500 We Can….Transition Together A transition resource fair for students with disabilities, their families and professionals Presented by the Peninsula Transition Council (Pen Tran) Sat. Nov. 14th, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.   Warwick High School 51 Copeland Lane, Newport News, Va. 23601   http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/we-can%E2%80%A6transition-together-sat-nov-14th Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:16:43 -0500