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Global Insights > Culture
Understanding Disability Culture: Identity, Community, and Pride for Families New to the Conversation
...hearing "person with a disability." You learned awareness campaigns, puzzle pieces, and inspiration stories..."person with a disability." You learned awareness campaigns, puzzle pieces, and inspiration stories about...understanding. It's a collision of frameworks. The awareness era taught a medical model: disability as something...
Global Insights > Education
International Angelman Day: A Global Movement for Change
...International Angelman Day, a time for raising awareness about Angelman syndrome and advocating for change...complex nature of Angelman syndrome, raising awareness and driving meaningful change are pivotal to improving...myriad of events, fundraisers, and social media campaigns, the global community stands united in its mission...
Special Needs > General Special Needs
Jesse Saperstein: A Role Model for Change
...video features Jesse skydiving as well as personal experiences from other children with forms of autism. Jesse's journey towards increasing public awareness about Asperger's has been a long and tough one. Jesse feels like he and others missed some opportunities because people were uncomfortable around...
Global Insights > Advocacy
Blue for Autism Awareness Month
...stand aside for a month — April belongs to Autism Awareness. In March of 2012, the CDC announced that the...word for the past few years, efforts for autism awareness have helped families of children with autism receive...support of Autism Speaks' "Light it Up Blue" campaign, people across the globe are wearing blue T-shirts,...
Social Engagement > Discrimination
The “Othering” of Autism
...documentary "Bully" was an advertisement for "autism awareness." I was excited because finally, awareness campaigns..."autism awareness." I was excited because finally, awareness campaigns are being placed in front of the general...awareness." I was excited because finally, awareness campaigns are being placed in front of the general public....
News > Technology
First World Day for Assistive Technology Launches to Spotlight Global Access Gap
...of the Unlock the Everyday campaign organized by ATscale Partnership....ATscale Partnership. The global awareness day highlights a stark reality:...independence possible. This new awareness day puts a spotlight on the...increase access and raise awareness, particularly in low- and...access gap is widest. The campaign encourages people who use...
Special Needs > Asperger Syndrome
Alexithymia and Asperger Syndrome: Difficulty Identifying Emotions
Alexithymia makes emotions hard to name, not absent. What it means for Asperger syndrome, therapy, and everyday self-awareness.
Lifestyle > Relationships
Loneliness in Adults with Disabilities: Causes and Solutions
...experience social isolation, compared to 27% of adults without disabilities. Transportation barriers, inaccessible venues, discrimination, and limited awareness of disability-focused communities all contribute. The solution isn't just wanting connection more. It's knowing where to find it and how to navigate...
Lifestyle > Recreation
Dance Classes for Children with Down Syndrome
...skills many children with DS need most: body awareness, rhythmic sequencing, core strength, and the ability...around. Partner and group formations build spatial awareness without the collision risks of contact sports....down the road. Rhythm at age 6 becomes spatial awareness at 16. A child who danced through elementary school...
Lifestyle > Independence
Kitchen Safety and Cooking Independence for Teens with Disabilities
...advocate in an IEP meeting. But meal preparation is something different. It layers fine motor precision on top of sequencing, heat management, and time awareness all at once. The complexity isn't a reason to hold back. It's a reason to set things up thoughtfully. Teaching cooking skills to teens with disabilities...
Lifestyle > Independence
Mobility Independence: Walkers, Wheelchairs, and Navigation Skills
...competent driver. Real mobility independence comes from pairing the right equipment with systematic navigation training that builds confidence, spatial awareness, and problem-solving skills in progressively complex environments. Choosing Between Walkers and Wheelchairs. The decision starts with your child's...
Career > Skills Training
Stress Management and Workplace Wellness for Employees with Disabilities
...and fielding questions about whether you're committed to the team. The stress isn't the request itself. It's the waiting, the ambiguity, and the awareness that your performance is being judged while the accommodation you need to perform...