Author: Julie Wagner

Covid-19: Connecting to loved ones in lock down

How do you connect with loved ones in lock down at nursing homes? Residents in nursing homes, assisted living, group homes or other care facilities are isolated in the best of times. Now, with the lock down of facilities to protect against Covid-19 infection, they are completely cut off from family and loved ones. What…

How do I prepare for my child’s IEP conference?

Meeting with school officials about your child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) can feel like your worst nightmare. Sitting alone across from five or six administrators and experts has all the markings of a bad dream. But, it doesn’t have to be like that. Preparing for an IEP You can prepare for the meeting in a…

When I’m gone, who will speak for my disabled child?

Every parent of a child with a disability worries – what happens when I’m gone?   Other children grow up to become self-sufficient. A child with a disability grows into an adult with a disability. They will need someone there for them. Who will speak for your disabled child when you’re gone? Finding someone who “gets…

What happens to my Facebook page when I die?

By now, you’ve probably seen someone’s Facebook page change to memorial status when they pass away.  Facebook even lets you appoint a “Legacy contact” to manage your memorialized account.  Or, you can choose to delete your account completely once you die. This Online Tool handles your Facebook account, but what about everything else?  Snapchat? Google…