Ability Network, Inc.

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women who have served for our country! Thank you for your service 🇺🇲

11/07/2025

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Whether you are waiting for 911 to arrive or are simply trying to provide aid to a loved one with epilepsy, here are some basic guidelines for what to do during a seizure:

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from everyone at Abilty Network!

10/31/2025

Free webinar town hall! This special event will feature a dynamic panel of parents and professionals reflecting on how IDEA has shaped their personal and professional lives over the past five decades. Together, they will discuss the law’s enduring impact on students’ success and the ongoing challenges that affect its implementation today — including personnel shortages, insufficient funding, and the critical role of specialized instructional support personnel (SISP) in promoting equitable outcomes for all learners.

Thursday, November 13th, 2025, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Eastern Time - Register here. Join the National Coalition of Personnel Shortages in Special Education and Related Services (NCPSSERS) for a powerful Virtual Town Hall commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (...

10/26/2025

Tricks to make Halloween a treat for kids of all ages and abilities

10/26/2025

October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Did you know that Spina Bifida occurs in the first 28 days of pregnancy? Did you know Spina Bifida is like a spinal cord injury at birth? Spina bifida can happen anywhere along the spine if the neural tube does not close all the way. When the neural tube doesn’t close all the way, the backbone that protects the spinal cord doesn’t form and close as it should. This often results in damage to the spinal cord and nerves. The severity of Spina Bifida depends where the injury occurs on the spine. The higher on the spine the lesion is, the greater the complications. 80% of people living with Spina Bifida also have hydrocephalus. Spina Bifida is an automatic qualifier for Missouri First Steps. If you know of a child with Spina Bifida under the age of three who is not receiving early intervention services, please call 866-583-2392 to make a referral.

10/21/2025

10/20/2025

Please help us welcome Parker Stewart, Special Instructor, from Raymore! Parker will be serving in the Cass County area.

10/05/2025

World Meningitis Day is observed annually on October 5th to raise global awareness about meningitis, its impact, and the urgent need for prevention, early detection, and treatment. Meningitis is a serious medical condition that involves inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known as the meninges. This disease can be caused by bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infections and can lead to severe complications, including brain damage, hearing loss, and even death if not treated promptly.

Many things can cause the lining of the brain and spinal cord to swell.

10/01/2025

October is National Physical Therapy Month! We would like to give a big shout-out to all PTs, but especially the outstanding Ability Network PTs who make a difference in the lives of so many children and families throughout Missouri...both in homes and in schools.