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Disneyland and Special Needs Families

My family just returned from our annual trip to California. We spent time at the beach, Hollywood, Los Angeles, and one day in the world of Mickey Mouse. There’s something about Disneyland that has a real hold on me. I absolutely adore it. Some of my favorite rides include the Indiana Jones ride, Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain, and Space Mountain. But I also love browsing the little shops, slurping pineapple spears, listening to performers on Main Street, and watching the “Fantasmic” show. The crowds are a bit frustrating at times, of course. But going back to Disneyland every … Continue reading →

Mom Sues Girl Scouts Over Disbanding Daughter’s Troop

A mother in Illinois is suing the Girl Scouts after they disbanded her daughter’s troop. The reason for the disbanding was because her daughter is deaf, and the Girl Scouts didn’t want to provide her with an interpreter anymore. A Leader felt the costs of the interpreter was restricting what the other girls in the troop could do. Edie Runnion is a mother who lives in Illinois. Her daughter, Megan, has been deaf since birth. She joined the Girl Scouts as a “Daisy” when she was in Kindergarten. Now, years later, Megan is 12 and her Girl Scout troop has … Continue reading →

What is Medi-Cal?

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Medi-Cal has been in existence since 1966. It is part of the Medicaid program of the State of California, and it’s funding comes from both the State and Federal Government. This is a kind of government run health insurance program that is designed for low income individuals, disabled individuals, and people with specific kinds of diseases. To qualify for Medi-Cal, you must already be enrolled in one of the following programs: SSI/SSP: SSI is Social Security, SSP is State Supplementary Payment. Both are run through the Social Security Administration CalWorks (AFDC): This is a government program designed to give temporary … Continue reading →

“What Will My Child’s Future Be?”

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I received a phone call yesterday from an extended family member. She was concerned because a doctor had suggested that her son, age three, was probably somewhere on the autism spectrum. This young mom spoke very articulately about her son’s symptoms, like echolalia (the tendency to “echo” back another person’s speech), his inability to connect socially with others, and his aggressive tantrums. My heart went out to her, because she sounded like me a decade ago. It wasn’t so much what she said, but the worried tone in her voice. I remember having those fears, and I remember the intense … Continue reading →