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Steps to Take If You Suspect Your Disabled Child Has Been Harmed
One of the worst moments for the parent of a disabled child is when he or she discovers or suspects his or her child has been harmed at school. As a parent of a school-age child with disabilities, you place your trust in the teachers, administration, and support staff who will be caring for your […]
Is it Wise to Use Your Family Medical Leave?
Millions of working Americans rely on family and medical leave from their jobs to take care of themselves, their loved ones and to raise their children, all without being fired. But on balance, how wise is it to take leave? In 1993, Congress passed a landmark labor law called the Family and Medical Leave Act. […]
Tips for Protecting Your High Schooler from Juvenile Crimes
Experiencing a crime can be traumatic, whether it involves a stolen wallet or a physical assault. For parents, the experience can be a magnitude of worse when it’s their teenage children who become victims of crime, especially at the hands of other teenagers. Statistically, teens are twice as likely as any other age group to […]
Care Considerations to Discuss with Your Child’s School
We know how important it is for your child’s special needs to be addressed by his or her care provider. Whether it is at his or her school, care program, or daily activities, it is essential that your child’s care plan is addressed. Without establishing the details of the care that is needed, your child […]
Tips for Ensuring the Safety of Your Child with Special Needs
Nothing is more important than ensuring your child with special needs is safe. When your child faces disabilities of any kind, as a parent, family member, or friend, it is incumbent on you to make sure he or she is as safe as possible. While within the home environment most things facing your child can […]
Are Your HR Policies Preventing You From Succeeding?
Every business needs to effectively balance the well-being of its employees with the needs and objectives of the organization. Whether it’s a Fortune 500 company or a mom and pop shop, managing payroll, explaining benefit packages, developing hiring and firing procedures and more, are all critical functions to maintaining a healthy, growing enterprise. These areas […]
What does DWI Mean in Florida?
Drinking and driving is not only dangerous, it’s also a serious crime. This potential crime extends beyond alcohol to also driving under the influence of controlled substances. In Florida, the crime of illegally driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is called DUI. Others states call it DWI, or driving while intoxicated. The terms […]
Did the Color of My Skin Prevent Me from Getting a Job?
When interviewing for a job, arriving on time, being well-dressed, and prepared with resume in hand is the minimum of what it takes to land an employment opportunity. Being objectively qualified and knocking the interview out of the park dramatically increases the chances of getting hired, but it’s still no guarantee. When this happens over […]
What Should I Do When I am Pulled Over?
Getting pulled over by a law enforcement officer can have varying outcomes: a warning, a citation, or maybe even an arrest. Whatever the reason for getting stopped, your choices at that time can impact what happens. This includes not only the arrest itself but the legal steps to follow. First, it’s important to recognize the […]
What Do I Need to Know About a Florida DUI Checkpoint?
A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) checkpoint, or sobriety checkpoint, is a law enforcement roadblock designed to identify drivers who are illegally under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Impaired driving is extremely dangerous. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, or MADD, nearly 10,500 people were killed in drunk driving accidents in 2016, and another […]