2020 After-School Enrichment Guide for the New Orleans AreaAugust 26, 2020 Our comprehensive guide to enrichment activities in the arts, athletics, education, special needs, and more! Studies show that kids benefit academically, emotionally, and socially from just ...
Free Zoom Forum on Autism Awareness and EducationApril 9, 2020 Families Helping Families of Southeast Louisiana is offering a free and open-to-the-public Zoom forum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 pm. April’s topics are Autism Awareness and Transitioning F...
Dept. of Ed. Announces Resources for Students With DisabilitiesApril 9, 2020 The Louisiana Department of Education, on March 31, released online resources for students with disabilities. Sign up to receive our monthly Inclusive NOLA newsletter! Designed for both school ...
Point of Burnout: Finding Your TribeMarch 30, 2020 “... there is almost a period of grieving that has to happen.” A child diagnosed with a disability is stressful, but what about what comes after? Single mom Brandi Liberty stays busy juggling ...
Krewe of VIPs Makes Mardi Gras More AccessibleFebruary 4, 2020 Catching a parade isn’t always possible for some people with disabilities, but thanks to a local organization, accessibility is becoming less of an issue. Backed by Touro Synagogue and develo...
Digital Experience Coming to GNO Autistic CommunityFebruary 3, 2020 The New Blue Foundation and the Microsoft store inside Lakeside Shopping Center partner in a new series called “Social Saturdays,” providing sensory-friendly digital art, coding, and gaming e...
Ten Mardi Gras Tips for Parents of Children With AutismFebruary 3, 2020 "Celebrate the small successes." With Mardi Gras quickly approaching, attending parades can provide challenges for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental de...
NORD Hosts its First Special Needs Masquerade BallJanuary 6, 2019 Join the New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission as it kicks off the 2020 carnival season with its first annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball for New Orleans' special needs population...
Special Needs Baseball Complex Opens on Northshoreby Nola Family Staff, March 28,2019 The Miracle League Northshore will celebrate the opening of its new baseball complex with a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 29. Designed for kids with special needs, the $9...
Area Sports that are Available for Children with Special Needs Cascade Stables Avery Bul, 504.891.2246 cascadestables.net Offers one-on-one saddle seat riding instruction to children with disabilities. Greater New Orleans Therapeutic Riding Center 504.466.9960 ...