LifeROOTS, the central New Mexico not-for-profit organization providing programs and services for children and adults with disabilities, is about to make National Pi Day, and their annual Pi(e) Day Event, sweeter than ever. For the past five years, the not-for-profit organization has been bringing the community together for a fun and festive celebration of National […]
Donating means making some tough choices about where to spend your time and money. We all want to make a positive difference in the world, but also want to ensure that our efforts are not in vain. By giving to a local nonprofit like LifeROOTS, you can see the difference your donation makes in the […]
Medicare is government health insurance for certain disabled individuals as well as age 65+. To sum up Medicare, there is Hospitalization and Medical coverage, but not Prescription Drug coverage. The government pays the hospitals and providers and medical facilities. But there are also costs for Medicare folks. These costs are premiums, deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. […]
This question often haunts the parents of an adult child with disabilities. Many parents in this situation have always been the guardian, caregiver, and overseer of their child’s life. So what happens when the parent is no longer able? Or when they have passed away? Or when they need care for themselves? It is important […]
Even the kindest, most considerate employers may struggle with the idea of hiring individuals with disabilities. This is not borne of animus or discriminatory intent, but rather a lack of information. Many employers simply do not know how to properly manage an individual with a disability, so they worry that their inexperience may result in […]
LifeROOTS, the Central New Mexico-based not-for-profit serving the needs of children and adults with physical, developmental and/or behavioral challenges, has announced that Sherri Wells has joined the organization as Major Donor Officer. Wells is responsible for developing relationships with long term donors and securing sponsor donations for all LifeROOTS fundraisers, recurring donations and legacy donations. […]
Here at LifeROOTS, we are dedicated to empowering, serving, and shaping the lives of our community members. By donating to our organization, you are supporting early learning programs, career coaching sessions, and adult enrichment, and so much more, which provide our clients with the skills they need to succeed. Now there are plenty of ways […]
Kids grow up fast, don’t they? At age three, your child will have completed their early intervention program at LifeROOTS and is ready to take the next steps in their early education. If your child needs continued support as they move into preschool, it is important that you plan ahead so the transition is smooth. […]
Millions of people use Facebook every day to send birthday wishes to their friends, which is why the platform’s Birthday Fundraiser was created. Now you can celebrate your birthday exactly how you want to, keeping the focus on giving back to an organization you care about. If you would rather celebrate their big day by […]
From getting around on their own to saying their first words, babies and young children have a lot to learn. Countless studies have emphasized the importance of a child’s first few years, and parents may become concerned when their development seems slower than expected. An article from Health Research Funding showed that one in six […]
