When news broke that the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) was being impacted by federal shutdowns and layoffs, many of us who serve students with disabilities felt our hearts sink. For therapeutic schools like iCan Dream Center, this office isn’t just a bureaucratic body — it’s a lifeline. Why This Office …
1. Set a Flexible Sleep Schedule Let’s be real—your teen probably won’t be waking up at 6:30 a.m. But encouraging a consistent bedtime and wake-up time (even if it’s 10 a.m.) can help their mood, energy, and ability to re-enter school routines in the fall. Use natural light, morning walks, or breakfast together to help …
Let’s be honest: being a teen is not always easy. Between school, social pressure, and just trying to figure out who you are, it can be a lot. But here’s the good news—you’re not alone, and sometimes, the right song at the right moment can make all the difference. Music has this wild superpower: it can …
A meaningful job for a person with disabilities should consider the individual’s strengths, skills, interests, and the nature of their disabilities. It is important to focus on creating an inclusive and accommodating work environment that allows them to contribute effectively. Here are some considerations and examples of meaningful jobs for people with disabilities: 1.     Remote Work …
What is Social Emotional Learning? What does it look like? These questions are commonly asked by parents, yet they are commonly demonstrated by students daily by their interactions and interpersonal relationships established in the classroom with their instructors and peers. According to the ‘Committee for Children’, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is, “the process of developing …
As my first full academic school year of interning at the iCan Dream Center for my Masters program comes to an end, I often find myself reflecting on everything that I have learned. This year has been a deep dive into autism- what it is, what it looks like (or does not look like), and …
March is Women’s History Month and since the future is female, we thought you’d like to know a little more about it. This blog will discuss how Women’s History Month came to be and will also feature a few words from some of our female students. How it started: Women’s History Month actually started as …
