It’s winter time and that means skiing season is in full swing here in Michigan! Michigan Adaptive Sports has an awesome winter program that gives people with disabilities the opportunity to downhill ski. Our daughter had her first skiing experience with them which you can read about in my previous article Downhill Skiing for Special […]
The Girl Scouts organization has troops in countries around the world. Although everyone follows the same guidelines, not one troop is exactly alike! I’ll share with you how our unique troop operates. I hope this information will give you some ideas if you’re considering Girl Scouts for a loved one with special needs. Prior to […]
As a Christmas present, my husband and I decided to treat ourselves to a weekend get-away. Rather than spend money on material things, we thought it would be a better idea to put that money toward some quality time together. It can be difficult to co-ordinate a weekend trip away from our child with disabilities. […]
Finding the right shoes to fit over orthotics is a frequent problem I have when shoe shopping for my daughter with special needs. New Balance and Propet have been our go-to brands that have worked well for her over the years. I’ve almost always found a good fitting shoe with a stylish design for my […]
Adaptive Waterskiing has got to rank up there as one of the most exhilarating sports for individuals with special needs. My heart was racing just watching from the shore! The activity is offered by Michigan Adaptive Sports in our area. They offer a Summer Program which includes both Adaptive Waterskiing and Adaptive Kayaking. Michigan Adaptive […]
As part of their Parks and Recreation program, the city we used to live in has a Social Club for Individuals with Special Needs. They offer a variety of activities and meet once a month. One of the activities is Painting. The session was led by a mom of one of the participants who is […]
One warm and sunny August afternoon, Caitlin had the opportunity to try Adaptive Kayaking! Not only did she have fun, but it was also great exercise. From safety to equipment, there was a lot I learned about this wonderful activity. Benefits of Adaptive Kayaking It’s challenging to get a good aerobic workout for Caitlin because […]
Have you tried Cardio Drumming for your special needs child? With upbeat music and simple movements, it makes for a fun fitness activity that is easy to follow. Caitlin loves music and dancing so I was super excited to sign her up. The “drums” are actually large fitness balls placed in big, round plastic tubs. […]
Our friends have a lovely home on the shores of Big Lake. They were kind enough to entertain us for a day of BBQ and water activities. Tubing is a popular activity on the inland lakes in our area. We were excited to have an opportunity to try this out on this beautiful summer day! […]
When our son was in 6th grade, he joined the ski club at his middle school. For several Fridays during the winter, a bus filled with ski gear, warm clothes, food/drink and a bunch of excited kids and chaperones would head north to our local ski hill. Mt. Holly has numerous ski runs for all […]
