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Looking for ideas, support, and best practices to help your child or loved one with a disability meet their goals? You’ve come to the right place. Our library of resources covers everything from daily life skills to emotional support.
All the tips shared here are based on Empower Freedom and Focus on Freedom founder Marla Kopecky Penney’s 20 years of experience in special education and in-home support services.
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Empower your loved one to feel safe and strong, without overwhelming them with fear-based safety talk, but with support and encouragement!
Move beyond rigid safety rules and learn flexible strategies that promote awareness and independence for all.
Learn how to teach self-protection and personal safety in accessible ways for people with diverse abilities.
Feeling unsafe in familiar places is confusing. Here’s how to build trusted routines and safety plans without fear.
A practical guide to recognizing safe vs unsafe people by behaviors, not fear, while building independence at all ability levels.
Create a personalized executive function toolkit with proven supports for memory, initiation, and transitions.
Support smoother transitions with visuals and tools designed for executive function challenges. Calm the chaos, step by step.
Struggling to get started? Use task initiation tools that actually work for neurodiverse brains. Practical support inside.