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Juggling Dreams and Duty: Navigating the Balancing Act of Parenting Special Needs Kids and Pursuing Ambitions
Being a parent to a child with disabilities can feel like a high-wire act, juggling caregiving, advocacy, and personal dreams. It’s a role filled with heart and hustle, where your own ambitions can easily fade into the background. Yet, your dreams still matter. You deserve space to grow while caring for your family. With intention and support, you can honor both your goals and your child’s needs. Here are seven practical strategies to help you find balance and thrive in both
Suzanne Tanner
Jul 154 min read
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The Wearable Advantage: How the SoundPOD ® Creates Communication Freedom Beyond the Device
Experience communication freedom with the SoundPOD®—a wearable, wireless speaker included with every Forbes AAC device. Designed to amplify speech in noisy settings and shift attention back to the speaker, the SoundPOD promotes natural interaction, even from up to 75 feet away. It empowers AAC users with greater independence, connection, and dignity—helping every voice be heard clearly, confidently, and from anywhere.
Breanne Bockwoldt, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jun 172 min read
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How the ProSlate 6D MAX Supports Lifelong Communication
The ProSlate 6D MAX is here—our most compact, durable, and portable AAC device yet! With iOS accessibility, a powerful SoundPOD speaker, and support for top AAC apps, it’s built to support communication across every stage of life. Explore how this small device delivers big possibilities.
Breanne Bockwoldt, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jun 52 min read
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Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month 2025
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, advocating for inclusion, and celebrating the...
Hannah Foley, B.A.
Mar 113 min read
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