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08/28/2026

With school about to start, LIAC is sharing this checklist of ways to reduce stress, establish routines, and make sure your family is ready for the upcoming school year!

You can read the full article from ResponsiveEd Newsroom at this link: https://responsiveednewsroom.com/back-to-school-checklist-10-ways-to-prepare-for-a-great-start/

08/20/2026

With a new school year around the corner, we are sharing some tips on managing stress associated with this transition. You can read the full article at this link: https://health.yahoo.com/your-body/childrens-health/articles/back-school-stress-tips-help-191027149.html

08/08/2026

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All money raised goes directly to supporting the work we do with students and individuals with disabilities. Please support the work we do by purchasing raffle tickets for our 50/50 or the Yankees/Mets Subway Series- you don’t need to be at our fundraiser to win. But if you do come, there will be plenty of other baskets and chances for you to win big!

07/07/2026

Raffle Tickets for the Subway Series at Yankee Stadium in September! Amazing seats, all-inclusive food and non alcoholic drinks, private entrance to the stadium, private lounge, private restrooms, and in-seat wait service! Buy your raffle tickets today and help support LIAC! Winner will be announced at our fundraiser on August 11th (you do not need to be at the fundraiser to win!)

Join LIAC's Subway Series Raffle for a chance to win big while supporting our mission too! Each ticket you purchase directly contributes to our efforts in…

06/02/2026

New podcast episode from NTACT highlighting youth voice, transition supports, and pathways to adulthood for youth with disabilities — listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ZKbsiv1dCLm4E8gKLjbhi?si=kgjXuVJ6QIC13XLAAxTXVg

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05/26/2026

This highlights how employment can support mental health management. Discover how work provides structure and helps maintain wellness during the transition to adulthood. Read the post here:

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. As someone with lived experience of a mental health condition and chronic illness, I can speak to the benefits of employment. Having a job is not only possible for those of us living with mental health conditions, it also can be a key compon...

05/19/2026

This highlights the connection between mental health and physical well-being. Read a personal perspective on how managing mental health is key to staying healthy. Read the post here:

In honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we have a guest blogger, Vivian, who will talk about her experiences with disordered eating and a serious mental health episode during an especially difficult period in her life.

05/05/2026

This highlights the power of volunteering. Read how one young adult found community and a sense of belonging through service. Read the post here:

This blog discusses volunteering to help their mental health

04/28/2026

This highlights workplace accommodations and employment supports for people with disabilities. Learn how accommodations can help individuals succeed and thrive in the workplace. Explore practical resources here:

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Workplace Accommodation Toolkit helps employers navigate the accommodation process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act. This Toolkit will use the term "ADA" throughout to refer to the reasonable accommodation r...

04/21/2026

This is about preparing youth with disabilities for adulthood. Find guidance on transition planning, employment, independent living, and self-advocacy. Explore helpful tools here: https://www.pacer.org/advice-guidance/topic-preparing-for-adulthood/ , https://pealcenter.org/resources/pa-planning-for-the-future-transition-checklist.html

The checklist is intended as a resource for students (with support from their families, schools, and supporting agency professionals) to review and help provide information and suggestions to guide the transition process for students with disabilities.