Amber Bobnar

Originally from Hawaii, Amber and her family moved to Massachusetts to be closer to Boston Children’s Hospital where her son, Ivan, now receives medical care.

 

She has a Master’s degree in English from Tufts University and spends most of her “free time” writing about being a parent of a disabled child on WonderBaby.org. But really most of her time is spent caring for and playing with her son.

Gustafer Yellowgold

Giveaways

Gustafer Yellowgold Giveaway!

Enter to win a lovely CD/DVD Gustafer Yellowgold set featuring music and illustrated art work from Morgan Taylor... plus a plush Gustafer doll! Contest ends December 16th, 2013.

Bridge with knee extensions

Parenting

14 Back Exercises for Caregivers

Caring for a disabled child can be stressful in many ways, but have you given much thought to how you might be placing stress on your back? Learn 14 exercises...

Giveaways

Jammin’ with Jew Giveaway!

Enter to win a copy of the CD Jammin' with Jew from Josh and Jamtones - just in time for Channukah! Contest ends November 18th at midnight.

The Acoustic Jewish Holiday Collection

Giveaways

Acoustic Jewish Holiday Giveaway!

Mama Doni's new CD is all about the holidays! Enter to win a copy of The Acoustic Jewish Holiday Collection (with songs about Chanukah, Passover and Shabbat). Contest ends November...

Hanukkah Lights, Hanukkah Nights

Giveaways

Hanukkah Board Book Giveaway!

Enter to win a copy of this print/braille board book from Seedlings, "Hanukkah Lights, Hanukkah Nights." Contest ends November 18th at midnight.

Brailled Rummikub

Giveaways

Brailled Rummikub Giveaway!

Enter to win a brailled Rummikub game set from Perkins Products. This is the original game with tiles including braille. Contest ends November 18th at midnight.

The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes

Giveaways

Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes Giveaway!

Enter to win a copy of the print/braille picture book "The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes" from National Braille Press! Contest ends November 18th at midnight.

Winnie the Pooh and the Hanukkah Dreidel

Giveaways

Winnie the Pooh Hanukkah Giveaway!

Enter to win a copy of Winnie the Pooh and the Hanukkah Dreidel in print and braille from Future Aids! This board book would be perfect for baby's first Hanukkah....

Castle blocks

Giveaways

Castle Giveaway!

Enter to win a print-braille copy of "Castle: How it Works" from National Braille Press plus a fun wooden castle play set from Melissa & Doug!

Ivan in his hot air balloon halloween wheelchair costume

Holiday Crafts and Ideas

Hot Air Balloon Wheelchair Costume

Here's a fun idea for Halloween - how about transforming your child's wheelchair into a hot air balloon? All you really need is some foam board and cardboard strips to...

Abi

Advocacy, Support

Friends Helping Friends: Why Special Needs Parents Have to Rely on Each Other

Where can parents of children with special needs find the services, resources and programs designed to help them? Noelia says most of her information comes from other parents.

Lily LightAide

Giveaways

The Backpacking LightAide Program!

Lily LightAide is traveling across the United States and wants to come visit you! Apply to be part of this program and find out how the LightAide can help your...

iPad Apps and Accessibility, Visual Impairment

Our Favorite Apps for Children Who are Visually Impaired

A collection of 15 (mostly free!) apps perfect for kids who are blind or visually impaired. Listed in categories ranging from visual stimulation to communication and fine motor needs.

EDA Play App

iPad Apps and Accessibility

EDA Play App Review

EDA Play is an app designed to enhance your child's visual and fine motor skills through 4 levels of play. The best part about this app is that it is...

2 children working on a science experiment

Math and Science, Visual Impairment

Independence Science for Visually Impaired Students

Independence Science strives to create science classrooms that exhibit the full integration of students with disabilities. They provide matrerials, resources and advice that may not be available through a local...