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10 Fingers, 10 Toes: Car Seat Safety Equals a Parent Who Knows!

4/18/2017

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On board with safety planning.​

As a first time grandmother to be, I have been helping my daughter and son-n-law with planning for the arrival of our newest family member. Safety preparation has been a hot topic for our family as my daughter's delivery date nears!

​Every 33 seconds a child under 13 is involved in a car crash in the United States. For younger children, car seats can dramatically reduce the risk of fatality or injury – but over half of car seats are either installed or used incorrectly. For older children, buckling up is critical. A full 50% of children age 8-14 who were killed in car crashes from 2011-2015 were not restrained.

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Americans With Disabilities Act: How far are we from where we need to be?

3/7/2017

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ADA: How far are we from where we need to be?
Recently, I wrote a post about how the Americans with Disabilities Act has made many life-changing improvements that have successfully increased the participation of individuals with disabilities in their communities.  However, there is still much work that needs to be done.  

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Travel tips for Parents of Children with Disabilities.

5/22/2015

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