There are many misconceptions surrounding autism and the people affected by it, and it can be difficult to know the best ways to show your support and to help raise awareness. ...
Chester County’s Commissioners showed their support for individuals with developmental disabilities on Tuesday, March 19. We are proud to share that one of our participants, Gerry Wheaton, was featured in a ...
Parenting a child – or adult – with special needs takes a special person, and can be a frustrating, difficult, and thankless job. On top of all of the worries, stresses, ...
In our country there are millions of children and adults who do not get the meals they need to thrive. The reality is that many Americans living with disabilities face various ...
Service and therapy animals can be very beneficial for people with various disabilities, including autism, epilepsy, physical disabilities, blindness, and others. These animals are trained based on the specific needs of ...
Yoga has many well-known benefits for everyone. These include increased flexibility and stamina, decreased stress and anxiety, and improved mental and physical health. For people with special needs or developmental disabilities, ...
For people with disabilities, everyday clothing can be a struggle. Some wheelchair users have dressing challenges, such as uncooperative limbs, stiffness, or circulation problems. Additionally, staying in a seated position can ...
Last week we posted a list of colleges and universities with programs for students with disabilities. While each of these institutions have taken measures to provide programs designed to help students ...
Having a disability can certainly make things more challenging, but it doesn’t need to prevent anyone from attending college and obtaining their degree of choice. In fact, more and more colleges ...
For some individuals with disabilities, speech and communication can be an enormous hurdle. Often when a person does not have the use of speech or has difficulty expressing themselves due to ...