As employers have ramped up hiring following the pandemic, they’ve increasingly added workers with disabilities to their payroll. The latest Continue reading Navigating Interviews When You Have a Disability
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The first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome was released by Mattel “to allow even more children to see themselves in Barbie,” the company said. Continue reading Mattel unveils a Barbie with Down syndrome
On April 18, 2023, President Biden issued an historic Executive Order containing over fifty directives to mobilize resources across the federal government to bolster the Continue reading AAPD Applauds Biden-Harris Executive Order on the Care Economy
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Johnny “Joey” Jones knows all too well that sacrifice can often be the price of serving our great nation. The retired Marine Corps Staff Sergeant served in both Iraq and Afghanistan over his Continue reading ‘It Feels Good to Inspire’: A Conversation with Joey Jones
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On his day off, Vernon Jackson still goes to work, opening up his Cincinnati barber shop, Noble Barber and Beauty, for VIP clients: children with special needs. Continue reading This barber opens his shop on his day off for children with special needs – and all of their haircuts are free
Spring is upon us, but most areas are still experiencing some remnants of winter weather. So until the environment settles, keeping your favorite jacket, scarf, and gloves handy is a good practice. Continue reading This Kenyan Inventor Is Behind A Smart-Glove That Translates Sign Language Into Speech In Real Time
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VALPARAISO, Ind. — If life is one big March Madness bracket, Jason Benetti jokes, he was born a 13 seed. The White Sox play-by-play broadcaster was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, which Continue reading Cerebral Palsy Doesn’t Hold Back White Sox Announcer
Experts attributed the change to improved screening and autism services for all kids, and to increased awareness and advocacy for Black and Hispanic families. Continue reading Autism now more common in Black, Latino children than white in the U.S.
As communities across the country work to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and build a healthier, more resilient future, there is an urgent need to grow our nation’s public health workforce. Continue reading Kickstart Your Career With Public Health AmeriCorps
After a year-long closure, the California theme park is finally ready to welcome guests back to Mickey’s Toontown. Continue reading Disneyland Reopens Completely Redesigned, More Inclusive Toontown
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