October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), so the Autism Society of America decided to celebrate! They just launched brand-new online training courses that employers can use to teach their employees a basic foundation [Read More]
What would you do if you had $100,000? Well, the Regions Foundation decided to give their $100,000 to the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) located in Talladega, AL. Several other donors also contributed, [Read More]
The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) has long-anticipated the day they could open a facility for deaf and blind students across the state of Alabama to come together for activities and events. Thanks [Read More]
In a world where inclusivity is increasingly recognized as essential, Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites are emerging as pioneers in making outdoor adventures accessible to all. The recent introduction of high-mobility all-terrain track wheelchairs [Read More]
We see “helping dogs” all over the community, service or therapy dogs have been trained to help individuals. However, there is another type of “service” dog that helps in businesses, healthcare facilities, schools and more, [Read More]
If you are a parent of a child with special needs, you know. You’ve heard some of these comments before. While many people mean well, they can say things that are upsetting, ignorant or hard [Read More]
We all know Jason Simpson as the Chief Meteorologist at WVTM NBC 13 in Birmingham. But a series of events has led him to be a big part of the special needs community here, as [Read More]
The dynamics of family life are rapidly evolving, and for many families, that means the necessity for both parents to work full-time. In fact, according to Pew Research Center, nearly half of American households (46%) [Read More]
Welcome to the world of Travel Mobility Scooters for Family Vacation. These life-changing gadgets offer a new way to explore without strain. Imagine cruising through city streets or along coastal paths with ease, leaving [Read More]
“I don’t know how you do it!” It was a simple statement. There was no ill will behind it, just an honest thought from one mom to another. Something I’ve thought a thousand times about [Read More]
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