Undivided: Supporting Parents Raising Kids with Disabilities

06/23/2026

“Your child’s rights are still on paper. Whether they still exist in practice depends on what happens next, because laws without enforcement are just words.”

Disability community and allies, it’s a critical time to speak up to protect Olmstead. This landmark 1999 U.S. Supreme Court civil rights ruling established that the unjustified segregation of people with disabilities is a form of discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

➡️ Watch this quick clip to understand exactly what’s at stake.

➡️ Call the numbers suggested to speak up to your representatives.

➡️ Share (and save) this post and let everyone know.

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Blue and green gradient background behind a white centered square. “Undivided Update: The DOJ Just Signaled It Won’t Defend Your Child’s Right to Live at Home” in black text. Undivided logo center top.

06/22/2026

Happy Father's Day from Undivided!

06/22/2026

Taking a summer trip with your child with a disability? Here are five top tips on packing your bags so you can enjoy the best family vacation possible!

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White background with a purple banner and bottom border. “5 tips” in black text, center top, above “for traveling over the summer for kids with disabilities” in purple font, above five purple numbered rectangles, 1 through 5. Each shape includes a tip:

Remind loved ones about dietary restrictions, sensory sensitivities, and preferred greetings.

Have a standing packing list for every time you travel, so you never forget medical supplies and equipment with chargers.

Let your kid(s) pack their own backpacks with a few of their favorite things, and carry your own backpack with snacks, drinks, & surprises.

Pack items that will help your kids fall asleep.

Bring earplugs and/or noise-cancelling headphones for big get-togethers.

Four black and white travel gear graphics surround the center column. Undivided logo and website at bottom right.

06/20/2026

Kids lose an average of 2 to 3 months of math and reading skills over the summer. It’s a huge headache because they end up spending all of September just trying to catch up to where they already were in May -- but obviously, nobody wants to fight their kid to do worksheets in July. The trick is just incorporating quick brain exercises into things they’re already doing.

Swipe through for easy ways to keep their skills sharp without ruining the summer vibes. 👉

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Page 1: Peach background behind “Research shows that kids can lose 2-3 months of learning over the summer! Swipe for ways to keep kids learning…” in black text. Undivided logo inside sun in upper right; in lower left.

Page 2: Peach background behind list of “How to keep kids learning all summer,” broken into three sections: Math, Reading, and Science. Tips are: Math

Cook or bake together (measuring is math)

Count change at the store

Play board games like Monopoly or Uno

Ask them to split the bill or calculate a tip at a restaurant

Use a math app for 10 minutes a day

Reading

Let them pick anything they want to read — comics count

Listen to audiobooks on car rides

Read together before bed (even just 10 minutes)

Visit the library and let them choose freely

Turn on captions on their favorite show

Science

Grow things like a plant and herbs

Watch bugs or birds outside and talk about what you see

Mix baking soda and vinegar (and your kids will see that fun bubbling reaction)

Check the weather together every morning

Watch a nature documentary and ask questions

Undivided logo and in lower right.

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06/19/2026

Sometimes that second set of eyes and a new perspective is all we need to show us what we're missing.

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Page 1: Light blue background behind “The Importance of an Outside Perspective, with Isabelle, Undivided Parent” centered in black text, below an Undivided logo.

Page 2: Photograph of a smiling adult woman seated in an indoor setting, with a light green paragraph with “Are you too close to your child's situation to see what they actually need? with Isabelle, Undivided Parent” centered in black text. Undivided logo in upper right.

Page 3: Video of same woman.

06/19/2026

We know there is a lot to navigate when you’re parenting a medically complex child. You're managing a care team, coordinating appointments, navigating equipment and supplies, learning a whole new language of acronyms and medical terms, and preparing for challenges most parents never expect to face. Check out this week’s newsletter for resources to help families build supportive routines, coordinate with care teams, prepare for emergencies, and create a life that feels more steady, connected, and workable for everyone involved.

Learn how families of medically fragile kids can build supportive routines, connect with helpful resources, prepare for emergencies, and more.

06/18/2026

Seth Besse, CEO of Undivided, shares his thoughts on the $144M that the Department of Education just announced to help families access early intervention and early special education services. What are your feelings on this?

https://lnkd.in/gWvqPgkx The Department of Education just announced $144M to help families access early intervention and early special education services. There is a serious, well-documented gap between the support that would improve these kids' lives and outcomes, and the support families can actua...

06/18/2026

Did you know, you could be getting paid to care for your child with a disability?

Head over to https://undivided.io/resources/3982 to learn more!

Don't leave money that could help your family on the table!

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Page 1: Blue background with circles in the upper right and lower left corners. “Are you missing out on Medicaid paying you to care for your child with a disability? Find out what your state offers —>” centered in black text. Undivided logo and www.undivided.io top left of text.

Page 2: Blue background with circles in the upper right and lower left corners. “Every state is different. Some have long-standing pathways for paid parent caregiving. Others are expanding (or cutting) these options right now. Visit www.undivided.io today to find out what your state offers.” in centered blue text. Undivided logo and www.undivided.io at top left of text.

06/17/2026

Packed the gear, mapped out every single family restroom along I-10, and loaded up enough snacks to feed an international stadium. Summer road trip, we’re ready for you. Now it’s time for a nap as someone else drives.

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Blue background behind a paper list graphic, entitled “Road Trip Checklist” in black text on a blue background. Two columns, in black text, are on the list: “Check in with child’s care team, Prepare extra medications and supplies, Map out the route and accessible stops, Plan for sensory and movement breaks, Make a visual schedule for the trip” in the first column, and in the second, “Invite child to contribute activity ideas, Prime child for the trip and change in routine, Pack sensory tools and comfort items, Schedule time for self-care during the trip” in the second.” Undivided logo and www.undivided.io in lower right corner.

06/16/2026

If your child receives services under an IEP, you need to see this.

A massive federal shift is being planned for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This isn't just a bureaucratic move — it could directly impact the oversight, funding, and legal protections your child relies on every single day.

Swipe for details, and please share this post to help keep our community informed and ready to act. 👇

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Page 1: Green background behind centered black text, “Breaking news: The U.S. Department of Education is planning to move special education and IDEA to the Department of Health and Human Services.” Megaphone graphic in lower left; swipe arrow and www.undivided.io in lower right. Undivided logo in upper left.

Page 2: Green background behind centered black text, “Why does this matter? IDEA is the federal law that guarantees your child's right to a free and appropriate public education. Moving the office that enforces it could mean less federal oversight and less accountability for states. Advocates fear fewer students will receive the services they are legally entitled to, and that this is a step toward dismantling federal special education protections entirely. Blue swipe arrow and www.undivided.io in lower right and Undivided logo in upper left.

Page 3: Green background behind centered black text, “Your child's rights are at stake. Contact your members of Congress today and share this post.” Undivided logo center top; center bottom.