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Family Voices of Alabama

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Our Vision: That every child and youth with special needs receives family-centered health care. Reshares/reposts ≠ endorsements. #FVAL #F2F #F2FHIC #P2P

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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · Jun 20

🔴 Our Mission
Family Voices of Alabama (FV of AL) aims to achieve family-centered care for all children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities.

ℹ️ Find out more: www.familyvoicesal.org
#FVAL #F2FHIC #P2P

Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 9h

"As part of her dental checkup the dentist will make sure all teeth are developing normally and that there are no dental problems and give you further advice on proper hygiene."

#DentalHygiene #NationalDentalHygieneMonth

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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 12h

"Down syndrome is a genetic condition that causes delays in physical and intellectual development. It occurs in 1 in every 792 live births."

#DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #DownSyndrome

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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 13h

"Respiratory Care Week holds significant importance as it celebrates and acknowledges the critical role respiratory therapists play in the healthcare system."

#RCWEEK25 #RespiratoryCareWeek #LungHealth

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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 3d

"Early #immunizations help children build immunity before they are exposed to germs that can make them very sick. We can prevent life-threatening diseases with #vaccines."

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Vaccines Your Child Needs by Age 6

Have you ever wondered why babies get vaccines starting from the day they're born? One big reason: the youngest of us are most at risk of getting sick. It's also the time in your child's development t...

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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 3d

Are you the parent or caregiver of a child or youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and are looking for support and resources? Please check our "Finding Support" page on our website: familyvoicesal.org/resources-su...

#ParentToParent #P2P #Support #Caregivers #Resources

FVAL Resources :: Finging Support Groups

Family Voices of Alabama provides assistance to families of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) including individualized information and support, training, and information shari...

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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 4d

"October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. A safe sleep environment can help reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death, like suffocation."

#SuddenIfantDeathSyndrome #SIDSAwarenessMonth #SafeSleep

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month

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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 4d

"Did you know that about half of all eye injuries happen right at home?...Unfortunately, only about three out of 10 people wear protective eyewear during home projects that could hurt their eyes."

#EyeInjuryPreventionMonth #EyeSafety #EyeHealth

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Eye Safety at Home: Preventing Eye Injuries

Did you know that about half of all eye injuries happen right at home? Simply wearing protective eyewear can reduce your risk for eye injury by 90 percent. Follow these tips for eye safety at home.

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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 4d

"World Pediatric Bones and Joint Day launched
The first World Pediatric Bones and Joint Day kicked off with a theme exploring Vitamin D deficiency in children."

#BoneAndJointHealth #Bones #Joints.

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Bone and Joint Health National Action Week

If your back and joints hurt, you're not alone.

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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 5d

"Healthy teeth and gum balance can easily be overlooked though, when we’re focusing more on what our teeth look like than the tissues around them."

#NationalDentalHygieneMonth #HealthyTeethAndGums

www.teethtalkgirl.com/dental-healt...

What Do Healthy Gums Look Like? (Pictures & Action Plan)

Healthy gums typically look smooth and have a light coral-pink color, not red. They are tightly wrapped around your teeth and do not bleed.

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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 5d

"Proper hand hygiene has also been linked to benefits beyond disease reduction, such as reduced rates of school absenteeism and improvements in wellbeing, dignity, and productivity."

#GlobalHandwashingDay #Handwashing #Hygiene

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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 5d

Introducing the "Share Your Smile with Alabama" statewide photo contest, brought to you by the Alabama Department of Public Health Oral Health Services. Mark these dates on your calendar - the entry period started on September 22 2025, and ends on October 31, 2025.

#ShareYourSmile

Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 6d

"Attention-deficit/hyperactivity—ADHD—is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting 11 percent of school-age children. Symptoms continue into adulthood in more for more than three out of four people diagnosed as children."
#ADHD #NationalADHDAwarenessMonth
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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 6d

"What is the Children’s Health Insurance Program in Alabama?
The Alabama Children’s Health Insurance Program was created to provide low-cost health care to children of low-income families. "

#CHIP #Alabama

medicaid-guide.org/chip/alabama/

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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 6d

"By improving health literacy, individuals can better manage their health, understand treatment options, and navigate the healthcare system more effectively."

#HealthLiteracyMonth

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Health Literacy Month

Health Literacy Month is a lively celebration that highlights the need for clear and accessible health information. Various organizations come together to

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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 10d

"Your pediatrician is interested not only in your child's physical health, but also in his or her mental and emotional well-being."

#MedicalHome #RoutineDoctorVisits #PhysicalExams #CYSHCN

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Routine Doctor Visits for School Age Children

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that your middle-years child have a routine well-child examination at least every two years, with annual checkups advised at ages 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, a...

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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 10d

"You want to give everything you have to your children even when it means jeopardizing your own health and sanity."

#SelfCare #Parenting #CYSCN #Health #MentalHealth #Burnout #Rest #respite

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Self Care For Special Needs Parents

Find Out Why Self-Care for Special Needs Parents is so important and how to squeeze in a few minutes when you have no free time in your day.

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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 10d

"Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often continues into adulthood."

#ADHD #NationalADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHDAwareness

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children - Symptoms and causes

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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 11d

"Limit the amount of exposure to media coverage and discussion in social media."

#MediaCoverage #War #ChildrensMentalWellness #ChildrensMentalHealth

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How to Talk With Your Child About the Israel-Gaza War

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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 11d

"Down syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extra copy of chromosome 21. Chromosomes are small "packages" of genes in the body's cells, which determine how the body forms and functions."

#DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #DownSyndrome

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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 11d

"Many pediatricians check for mental health concerns at well-child visits. The doctor may ask your child questions or ask them to fill out a questionnaire that checks in about how they're doing."

#MentalHealth #MentalCare

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How to Talk About Mental Health With Your Child and Their Pediatrician

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Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 12d

A groundbreaking children's television show is set to introduce a new character who is largely non-speaking and communicates with the help of a special speech tablet.

#disabilities #autism #PBSKids #AAC

www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/10/08/p...

Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 12d

"October is a vibrant time in the dental community as National Dental Hygiene Month rolls around."

#NationalDentalHygieneMonth

www.daysoftheyear.com/days/nationa...

Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 13d

"ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting both children and adults."

#ADHD #NationalADHDAwarenessMonth

www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/adhd-symptom...

Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 13d

"In a first-of-its-kind move, Target says it is making self-checkout more accessible to people with disabilities at locations nationwide."

#Accessibility #Disabilties #Inclusion #Equity #Equality

www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/09/30/t...

Target Works To Boost Accessibility At Stores

In a first-of-its-kind move, Target says it is making self-checkout more accessible to people with disabilities at locations nationwide.

www.disabilityscoop.com

Family Voices of Alabama @familyvoicesal.bsky.social · 13d

"Mental health in childhood includes reaching developmental and emotional milestones, and learning healthy social skills and how to cope when there are problems."
#MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #MentalHealth #CYSHCN

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