Disability. Fire. Escape Plan.
Blog by Jill Rose, Videographer, Center for Family Involvement Most people mentally paint the walls and arrange their furniture when they buy a new house. Not me. I’m too busy planning my escape plan in case of a fire. I grew up with a father who was a firefighter. Whether he’s aware of it or […]
VTSS Trauma Learning Modules
This is a great time to learn more about the impact of trauma on children, youth and adults and how to build resiliency when challenges come our way. The self-paced online Virginia Tiered Systems of Support (VTSS) Trauma Learning Modules are free and include: Videos from experts and division staff implementers and families Engaging and […]
VA-LEND – Celebrating 25 Years
This year, we are very excited to be celebrating 25 years of the Virginia Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities program (Va-LEND). Va-LEND is an interdisciplinary training program that prepares students to provide family and person-centered care to children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. In our history, we have trained over 800 professionals from 16 different academic disciplines […]
Fostering Healthy Relationships
Seven Tips for Empowering Kids for a Resilient Future As parents and family members, we have felt more than once like we’d like to wrap our kids in bubble wrap to help them fend off the disappointments and heartbreaks that are bound to happen as part of life. Things like not making the sports team, […]
Establishing Healthy Boundaries for Touch
Everyone has sensory feelings surrounding touch, some may love it, while others loathe it. In the pandemic, loneliness has been exacerbated for some by experiencing touch deprivation. Our thoughts and behavior surrounding touching have a lot to do with our family’s culture and values, along with our individual threshold for sensory stimulation. For every person who hugs […]
