Working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, ed tech, and dyslexia, Guest and Entrepreneur Hugo Richard of Dystech in Australia is driven to solve complex problems in our society. His goal is to create more awareness about how computer intelligence
Special Needs Companies
Special Needs Companies is an organization founded by Annette Hines, an attorney, advocate, and speaker focused on supporting individuals with disabilities and their families. The organization provides a range of services including legal assistance, family support, coaching, and educational courses tailored to the special needs community. It also offers resources such as podcasts and a community network to foster connection and knowledge sharing. The content published by Special Needs Companies addresses topics like housing solutions for adults with disabilities, sensory processing disorder, transition planning for special needs students, grief and suicide prevention, and advocacy strategies. Their work emphasizes practical guidance, empowerment, and building inclusive support systems.
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The Benefits of Virtual Reality and Other Technologies for Children with Neurodiversity
This is the first in a two-part series focusing on technological advances and how technology can improve the lives of people with disabilities. Assistive technology offers a range of helpers from a reader for books on tape to Braille…
The Bullied Brain
Host Annette Hines opens the podcast remembering her daughter Elizabeth who passed away from mitochondrial disease on November 18, 2013, which makes this a difficult time of year for her. To learn more about her journey with Elizabeth and…
Getting Ready for the Holidays
Updates on the “Health and Hospital Corporation v. Talevski” Supreme Court Case and Institutional Bias
On November 8, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the “Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Indiana v. Talevski” case. Gorgi…
Self-Care with Daily Mindful Breaks
How often do you take breaks during the day? Even though mindfulness is familiar and we know we should practice it, we struggle to do it and need reminders to stop and care for ourselves. Podcast guest, Shonda Moralis,…
Special Needs Trust Administration
Host Annette Hines wraps up her series on legal planning and supporting the decision-making of your loved one with disabilities during Special Needs Awareness Month with a deep dive into special needs trusts. All of the videos for this series…
Voice and Choice: Guardianship and Legal Decision-Making
In this episode, host Annette Hines continues to celebrate Special Needs Awareness Month by taking a deep dive into another critical planning topic for families with special needs: guardianship and legal decision-making. Her term, voice and choice, means ensuring that…
Special Needs Awareness Month Free Webinar Series
October is Special Needs Awareness Month! To celebrate, we invite you to attend one or all four short, complimentary trainings via Zoom each Wednesday in October at 5:30 pm EST. A single registration is required to attend four sessions as…
Developing Family Money Smarts through Telling Our Story
Did you know that how you were raised and what you witnessed about money impact how you spend and save?
Guest Michelle Francis is the owner of Lifestory Financial in Denver whose slogan is: “Money is the heart of our…
Emergency Preparedness for Children with Disabilities and Complex Medical Needs
When your family is faced with natural disasters or emergency situations, how do you cope? For families with children with disabilities or complex medical needs, what types of plans do you have in place to protect their access to medicines,…