Welcome to the ADayInOurShoes gift guide! We've curated lots of great gift ideas for the disabled person you love. And, our ...

Ready to dive into some Pumpkin Life Cycle Worksheets with your little ones? Halloween season is the perfect time to bring some festive activities into your home or classroom. I’ve got just the thing ...

Finding the perfect gift for a developmentally delayed adult can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re looking for something that’s both practical and meaningful. Whether it’s for a birthday, ...

I don’t want you to dread your parent teacher conferences. I really don’t. I get it–as both a seasoned special education advocate, and an IEP parent myself, I get it. It’s not always fun or ...

How does a child get an IEP or 504 Plan? Someone, usually a parent or teacher, has referred the child to be evaluated for an IEP or 504 Plan. That is the first step of the IEP process and 504 plan ...

The world of 504 plans can be confusing—what do they actually offer, and how do you ensure your child is getting the support they need? Whether you’re exploring a 504 plan for the first time or trying ...

Navigating the IEP process can feel like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces. You know your child deserves more, but figuring out how to get there? That’s a whole different story. Whether you ...

The special education system is rigged against parents. It’s not your imagination. It is not an even playing field. Lately, I’ve been feeling very deflated. I have written to several people I know in ...

Are you looking for Christmas apps that are both fun and educational? Well, I was and found it nearly impossible to get a good list. So I went digging and found my own. From Christmas social stories ...

I am so done with candy. I feel like from Halloween to Easter, it’s a non-stop barrage of candy and junk food. But my son has already asked me if we’re getting “one of those things where you open the ...