Family Resources - Freshwater Education District

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County Resources

Special Education Advisory Council

Resources for the Homeless and Unhoused

Family Activity Links

Family Activity Guide
50 Games and Activities to do with your Kids
Circle Family
The CIRCLE Activity Collection: Family translates child development research into practice by providing a variety of hands-on activities that families can do at home. This collection is organized around seven learning domains: Language & Communication, Reading & Writing, Math, Science, Social & Emotional, Physical Development, and Art & Sensory.
Soar With Wings Family Activities
Parents, guardians, and caregivers are key contributors to children to soaring high! Help your children build emotional and social skills that will strengthen them for a lifetime with these fun, easy-to-use activities.

Family Support Links

4Inspiration
4INSPIRATION.ca is dedicated to providing inspirational and motivational stories about individuals who have overcome tragedies such as spinal cord injury, amputation, and cancer as well as resources to help you overcome your disability. We hope that our stories can help you move forward to living as full a life that you can imagine.
Paul V. Sherlock Center
The Sherlock Center is committed to helping students with complex disabilities to participate in the general curriculum. As resources permit, the Sherlock Center creates adapted versions of popular literature for use by students, teachers and families.
Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance
To raise awareness and enhance the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.
Minnesota Assitive Technology for All
Awareness, Access To and Acquisition of Assistive Technology
Disability Benefits 101
Disability Hub MN
Whether you’re facing an immediate need or looking years ahead, Hub experts can help you find solutions, make connections and take steps to move ahead.
Hope Inc.
Hope Inc. provides sport and recreation for individuals and families with mobility challenges.
MDE Student and Family Resources
Pacer Center
PACER Center enhances the quality of life and expands opportunities for children, youth, and young adults with all disabilities and their families so each person can reach his or her highest potential. PACER operates on the principles of parents helping parents, supporting families, promoting a safe environment for all children, and working in collaboration with others.
Help Me Grow Minnesota
Help Me Grow Minnesota connects families to resources that help young children develop, learn and grow.
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. We do this through advocacy, services, supports, research and innovation, and advances in care for autistic individuals and their families.
De-Escalation Tips
The Power of Listening
Managing Your Own Anger
Unlocking Access: Online College Guide for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

Recommended reading lists are created each Feb/March for National Reading month & I love to Read month! Each list has 31 disabilities and 4 books for each disability (preschool, elementary, middle school, high school & beyond). The books are fiction and non-fiction. Some also have links to videos and articles about the author or the book.

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