Tag Archives: section 28

When quirks are inherited

It’s been a little over a month since we started our in-home services and I have to say, it’s been a real blessing.  We’ve seen Brian start to initiate things like sweeping up his messes and put on his own deodorant.  Transitioning out of the house has already begun to be easier.  Not to mention, […]

What is inclusion and why does it matter?

Inclusion. It’s a word that is stressed by parents of special needs often. It’s simple. Inclusion is the act of including. Inclusion means feeling part of something larger than yourself and feeling like you belong. It’s a feeling, we all take for granted, but if we never had that sense of belonging, it would make a seriously detrimental impact on our lives.

The Oddities & Possibilities of In-Home Services

For over two years, we have been sitting on a waiting list for specialized Section 28 services.  Section 28 services provide an individual with a disability with a worker(s) who will help them with behavior management, community involvement, and activities of daily living.  There is a subdivision within Section 28 that is referred to as […]