It’s happening again - the Omicron variant is spreading faster than the Delta, and although its symptoms are not as harsh as its predecessor viruses, its resurgence has required that many school districts shift back to remote learning after the winter break.
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It’s that time of year again! Last minute holiday shopping is reaching its busiest time and you may find yourself stuck in the middle!
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The holiday season is upon us! While this brings wonderful things like family reunions, gifts and great family dinners, there are plenty of stressors that may come for families alongside the holiday season.
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As a non-profit that hosts various events, there are questions we often get asked and some of the most common include: Why teddy bears? How did you get started? And even, why are you doing this? In this blog we want to go ahead and answer those questions and the answers are much simpler than you might expect.
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Halloween is one of the most popular children's holidays, and can be one of the most fun and exciting days for all children. However, not all children are able to experience or celebrate this day the same, not just because of varying preferences, rules, and guidelines but because of varying abilities. We want to put an end to this!
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At Bear Givers, we pride ourselves on bringing joy and the gift of giving to people all over the world, in all walks of life, and because of this we notice an abundance of organizations and services available for children and young adults with disabilities. However, there is often a lack of services and organizations for adults with disabilities. In honor of this often forgotten group, we want to shed some light on some of the incredible organizations that can specifically help adults with disabilities!
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In honor of World Smile Day we want to go through the history of the namesake holiday, the smiley face, as well as why smiling is so important not only in the world, but especially in the disability community. Seeing as our mission is to bring joy and smiles to the faces of people everywhere, we understand the power of a simple smile! Next time you’re not feeling like you have a lot to smile about, remember these fun smile facts!
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When was the last time a kid in our lives asked us for a physical toy instead of a video game or new technology? Does the end of toy stores mean the end of traditional toys?
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Because of the pandemic, we’ve come to realize more than ever the importance of dedicated teachers in helping their students learn practical and social skills alongside their curriculum. But why focus on children who some deem a lost cause, or those who will “never be working members of society”? Read on to find out how we’ve grown into understanding the importance of special education!
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Summer is officially well under way, and unlike last summer, this year everyone will have the opportunity to partake in the summer activities that we love so much!
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As summer draws nearer and vaccinations roll out across the country, you may be wondering how you can break out of the “new normal” routine we all created a year ago with the pandemic shutdowns. Most families with special needs don’t take to change easily, as it’s difficult to change their routine often and doing so can cause them a lot of stress. So how do you get your neurodiverse family back into the habit of being outdoors, or around others again?
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Seeing as April is Autism Acceptance Month, it's clear we’ve made some great strides forward in the realm of acceptance and inclusion.
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April is nationally recognized as Autism Acceptance Month and usually this means wearing special blue pins, or making a donation to a nonprofit organization.
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Valentine’s Day means showing the ones you love that you care, whether it’s through chocolates, lavish gifts, or the classic teddy bear and roses. Why are these the most popular Valentine's Day gifts?
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Bear Givers is dedicated to sharing the gift of giving with people everywhere, one teddy bear at a time, but we’re not the only ones who see the value of teddy bears. Nonprofits and individuals everywhere have picked up on the importance a cuddly friend can have for those who are going through a difficult time in their lives.
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If you have a child with special needs in your life then you know the struggle of getting them to appropriately bundle up in the winter to protect them from the cold! Children, and adults, with autism have an increased sensitivity to different textures and layers.
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First and foremost, we encourage everyone to be safe when celebrating this year whether you’re traveling or hosting extended family or friends, or just staying home and cooking for your nuclear family! Change can be difficult for children with special needs to acclimate to, especially with something as special as the Holidays.
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Although teddy bears are commonly associated with children because of their affinity to being transitional objects, it doesn’t mean they aren’t helpful to adults!
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We are huge believers in the power of the relationships we have with our furry friends. This doesn’t only include our signature teddy bears, but our live animal friends as well!
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