Posts by LifeROOTS
WAYS TO CREATE AN ACCESSIBLE WORKPLACE IN 2021
Inclusion means more than just hiring people with disabilities. It means truly doing everything you can to ensure success. One of the most important ways to support individuals with disabilities is an accessible workplace. This shows how much you value your employees, and removes barriers that may be preventing their success. Here are five ways…
Read MoreLIFEROOTS DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTS MATTHEW MOLINA DISCUSSES THE BENEFITS OF HIRING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
LifeROOTS Director of Contracts Matthew Molina discusses the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities and how the organization’s programs can help people with disabilities secure employment in the community. LifeROOTS is an Albuquerque-based nonprofit that provides the community with a broad range of programs and services for children and adults with developmental, physical, and behavioral…
Read MoreWHY BUSINESSES SHOULD HIRE MORE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Employees with disabilities have traditionally been underrepresented in or excluded from the workforce – but that’s beginning to change. The 1990 signing of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) opened the doors for workplace inclusion. Still, the last decade has seen an increase in activism surrounding fair representation for people with disabilities in the workforce. According to…
Read MoreLIFEROOTS CUSTODIAL/JANITORIAL SERVICES CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS ADHERE TO NEW CLEANING PROTOCOLS
During this very difficult time for both our region and local businesses, the LifeROOTS Business Contracts Division is not only fully operational – but is growing, as our government contracts need additional cleaning services and have turned to LifeROOTS to help implement new cleaning protocols. In fact, we are pleased that we were recently able…
Read MoreHOW PEDIATRIC SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY CAN IMPROVE YOUR CHILD’S COMMUNICATION ABILITIES
Pediatric speech-language pathologists will work with children and teens to help them communicate more effectively by honing their verbal and non-verbal communication skills. They work closely with families to assess each child’s strengths and needs, and will develop an individualized treatment plan which can be used through early intervention, in school, or at home. While every…
Read MoreHOW TO PLAN FOR YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD’S FUTURE
June is a time of transition for many families. From children starting summer programs to moving to the next grades or graduating, the future seems to be on every parent’s mind. But for families with special needs children, trying to plan ahead may lead to more confusion and uncertainty than it does joy and excitement.…
Read MoreWHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CHILD IS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY
Your child is acting out, struggling in school, or isn’t meeting milestones on time. They may not be able to tell you what the issues may be themselves, so you turn to professionals for answers. After multiple consultations and tests, you learn that your child has a developmental disability. Now what? Because there’s no single…
Read MoreWHY IT’S SO IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE YOUR CHILD’S OT SERVICES DURING THE COVID-19 HEALTH EMERGENCY … AND HOW TELEHEALTH CAN KEEP YOUR CHILD ON TRACK
Occupational Therapy, or OT, is a treatment meant to improve fine and gross motor skills, as well as motor planning. It may also be helpful for children who struggle with self-regulation and sensory processing. Children see occupational therapists for a variety of reasons, including: Motor skills – hand strength and dexterity, balance, or coordination Visual impairment –…
Read MoreEARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH TELEHEALTH
Although COVID-19 safety precautions have caused us to temporarily suspend face-to-face services, we are able to provide families with continued support and vital Early Intervention Services through TELEHEALTH. If you have been receiving Early Intervention Services at LifeROOTS, or if you think your child may qualify for Early Intervention and would like to begin the…
Read MoreAT-HOME LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES: HOW TO MAKE SOCIAL DISTANCING MORE SOCIAL FOR YOUR CHILD
Most students are out of school because of the coronavirus, and many parents are staying home with them. Between working from home and homeschooling, it may feel like your attention is being pulled in a million different directions, which makes coming up with ways to keep your kids occupied that much harder. We’ve come up…
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