Two Moms and Some Labels

08/15/2025

08/13/2025

Here is the application to have your child’s p*p complete if you would like disabled/developmental delay status on their identification card

08/06/2025

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels we are talking all about new diagnosis. As parents and caregivers of children and adults with disabilities, it can always be hard to learn about or even get a diagnosis for our child(ren). So let's talk about it!

08/02/2025

🐾NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS🐾

Calling all animal lovers 18+! Join our PAWS Certificate Program to develop real-world skills—from CPR & First Aid to computer literacy—and complete a rewarding internship at Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS). 🌟 This opportunity is open to adults with intellectual and developmental differences (IDD) who are ready to learn, grow, and build a career in animal care.

To apply, contact➡ [email protected]

08/02/2025

Sharing a community resource! *This is not a TXHV event; please reach out to Oklahoma School for the Deaf with questions*

Registration for free ASL classes with Oklahoma School for the Deaf opens
August 4th!

https://courses.osd.k12.ok.us/pages/technical-support

08/02/2025

08/01/2025

Happy August!
This is a busy month, please make sure you are taking care of yourself!

What is caregiver burnout?
Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion that can happen when you dedicate time and energy to manage the health and safety of someone else. Caregivers who experience burnout may feel tired, stressed, withdrawn, anxious and depressed. Caregiver burnout can impact a person in various ways, including physically, psychologically, financially and socially.

Burnout feels like a candle that ran out of a wick — it doesn’t have what it needs to continue to provide light. It can occur when you don't get the help you need personally, as you devote all of your time and energy to helping someone else. It can also happen when you try to do more than you’re able to, emotionally, physically or financially.

Your health and well-being matter just as much as the person you’re caring for. It’s important to know the signs and symptoms of caregiver burnout so you can get the help you need when you need it most.

Please do not join the Caregiver Burnout Club, we are here for you!

07/28/2025

We are back! On this episode we share the exciting things that we have been up to and that we have in store for our Two Moms and Some Labels Followers.

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07/28/2025

And just like that, we are back! Make sure to tune in to the latest episode of Two Moms and Some Labels tonight at 7:00 PM Eastern time, live here on our page!

07/28/2025

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Our Q&A spotlight this week is a question submitted to our 2024 Q&A Book for The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Florida Department of Education. 🤔

Q: When should you apply for VR services and or SSDI?

A: A person with a disability, at least 14 years of age, can apply for VR services at any time. Individuals interested in receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) should apply when they have met the criteria for that type of assistance. VR serves individuals with and without SSDI as they plan for and obtain employment.

For more questions and answers, check out the full 2024 Q&A Book on our website, FamilyCafe.Net. 🔗 PLUS look forward to this year’s version coming this Fall! 🌟

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07/27/2025

🌟 FREE Virtual Workshop! 🌟
🧩 Inclusion vs. Self-Contained: Understanding Least Restrictive Environment 🧩

Confused about what "Least Restrictive Environment" really means? Is inclusion or a self-contained classroom best? You're not alone—and you don't have to figure it out by yourself.

✨ This workshop is for YOU.

In this FREE session, we’ll break down what the law actually says about your child’s right to be educated in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)—a key part of the federal special education law, IDEA.

📚 You’ll learn:

✅ What the law requires when it comes to placement decisions
✅ How to spot when your child’s rights may be violated
✅ Understand how to advocate for the least restrictive, most supportive setting for your child
✅ What schools must consider before placing a child in a self-contained setting
✅ Real-world examples of what inclusion can look like
✅ How to effectively advocate for the placement your child needs to thrive
✅ How to use your Parental Rights to request changes and challenge decisions

🗓 Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00PM–3:30PM EST
💻 Where: Online (Google Meet link & handouts will be sent to your email)
📲 RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/Mwxd3pfpakxPPzmk8
or scan the QR code on the flyer!

👩‍🏫 Hosted by Pathway to Possibilities

Let’s demystify LRE, clarify your rights, and help you walk into your next IEP meeting with confidence and clarity.

🔗 www.pathway2possibilities.com
📩 [email protected]

07/23/2025

The R-word isn’t just outdated, it’s harmful.

Too many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have grown up hearing it used as a punchline, insult, or a label to dismiss and dehumanize them.

In our newest blog, people share the real impact this word has had on their lives. Their stories are powerful, painful, and honest—and they show exactly why this word needs to go.

Read their words. Feel their lived experiences. And then make the choice to never use it again and to say something when others use it: https://bit.ly/46eCLLw