Rad Dad: Darrin Uecker, Sports & Special Needs
He’s known as dad to three and “coach” to a lucky group of San Francisco Bay Area youth. Darrin Uecker is the guy you want as your neighbor, your friend and as your child’s coach. For a group of about 50 kids with special needs and their families,..
- Posted by Gabrielle Karampelas
- Posted in Coping
Summer Skill Building Tips
Research states students retain more of their learning in year-round programs or programs with short breaks throughout the year. With all of the budget cutbacks, ESY may not be an option for your child. Here are some tips on things you can do to ensure yo..

- Posted by Cassy Christianson
- Posted in Coping
Rad Dad
Do you know a RAD DAD? Your father, husband, son, grandson, neighbor, or teacher? Help us show the love as we celebrate Father’s Day, let those dads know the AbilityPath community thinks they are RAD DADS. Download one of these RAD DAD badges and po..
- Posted by Gabrielle Karampelas
- Posted in Coping
Rad Dad: Rick Smith, Noah’s Dad
“I’m so sorry.” Those were the first words Rick and his wife heard shortly after delivering their blue eyed baby boy. They were just told their son, Noah, has Down syndrome. “My wife was then offered antidepressants, which she declined. While ..
- Posted by Gabrielle Karampelas
- Posted in Coping
Father’s Day Ideas
Fathers are wonderful people; they pay the bills, protect their family, love unconditionally, and can always be counted on. In 1908 in West Virginia a lot of these wonderful men were lost in a deadly mine explosion and Father’s Day was formed to honor t..
- Posted by Barbara Streett
- Posted in Coping