The Connection
Programs for Exceptional Children, May 31, 2021, 19th ed.
Looking Forward To Summer!
We have just about reached the finish line for the 2020-2021 school year! We did it! This year may not have looked like what any of us imagined, but we made it through together!
As we look ahead to summer, most of us are looking for ways to help our children fill their days with meaningful activities, but also enjoy a different schedule for a few weeks. With that in mind in this edition of The Connection you will find some fun sensory games to do at home, a great kid-friendly podcast ABC Story Sisters, a website for teaching cooking skills, and more!
We hope you'll take some time to read through these resources, and don't forget that if you need a question answered or just aren't sure where to turn, you can contact our Parent Liaison, Erika Chapman, at 843-292-1008 or echapman@f1s.org. She would love to connect with you!
Bright Spot
Parent Resource
10 Fun Summer DIY Sensory Games for Kids
Looking for some fun ideas to do with your kids this summer? This great article from the Autism Speaks blog shares 10 easy-to-do ideas!
Check out:
- Rainbow Ice Excavation
- Polka Dot Slime
- Spider Web Walk
and even more fun, easy-to-do ideas!
Virtual Resource
The Accessible Chef!
"Accessible Chef is a collection of free visual recipes and other resources to help teach cooking skills to individuals with disabilities."
You will find everything from food recipes, craft recipes, an image bank to create visual recipes, a custom recipe creator to create your own and many more resources.
Make sure to check it out!!
Just For Fun!!
ABC Story Sisters Podcast!
Join sisters Alexa, Bristol and Charlotte as they bring classic children's literature to life in their family-friendly storytelling podcast!
The first classic tale they read is The Wizard of Oz and the cute trio tackle new vocabulary and even the concept of context clues! A fun way to share story time with your classroom or your own crew at home!
Parent Training
Things You Want To Know
Take Advantage of the FCC Broadband Benefit Program!
The Emergency Broadband Benefit to be offered soon through the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) will provide a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible families and households who are struggling to stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eligible households can also receive a discount of up to $100 for the purchase of a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.
Applications can be submitted beginning on May 12th. Households can apply in three ways:
· Contact your preferred participating broadband provider directly to learn about their application process.
· Go to GetEmergencyBroadband.org to apply online and to find participating providers near you
· Call 833-511-0311 for a mail-in application, and return it along with proof of eligibility to: Emergency Broadband Support Center, P.O. Box 7081, London, KY 40742
To learn more about the program and see if you qualify, visit FCC - Broadband Benefit.
Related Services Tip
5 Ways to Build Social Skills at Home this Summer
Transition Tip
Equip Summer Series for Young Adults!
The Equip Summer Series is a week-long self-advocacy, disability pride, and skill-building opportunity for young adults with disabilities ages 13-28. Summer Series will meet virtually to build skills that assist young adults with all disabilities to increase their independence.
When? This year's Summer Series will be from June 14 - 18, 2021!
Who Can Attend? Young adults with ANY type of disability, ages 13-28.
Why Attend?
• Empower Yourself
• Learn Self-Advocacy Skills
• Set Short/Long-Term Goals
• Learn Independent Living Skills
• Promote Activism in the Community
Where? From the comfort of your own home! This year’s Summer Series will be virtual!
The best part of all… it’s totally FREE!
Registration: Every young adult interested in participating will need to complete this registration form, regardless of previous participation.
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/EquipSS21
Have a question?
You also can contact us at exceptionalchildren@f1s.org or at 843-673-1161.
Email: exceptionalchildren@f1s.org
Website: f1s.org
Phone: (843) 673-1161