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Not Just Self-Advocates, but Sexual Self-Advocates
When we think of the self-advocacy movement, we think of people with disabilities being in control of their lives, making decisions, and directing their…
Not Just Self-Advocates, but Sexual Self-Advocates
When we think of the self-advocacy movement, we think of people with disabilities being in control of their lives, making decisions, and directing their…
Our son, William, who is in the 8th grade, plans his Halloween costume a year in advance. Yes, officially our holiday season begins long…
A New Year, A New Opportunity to Excel
Years ago, I served with a Marine who had received the Medal of Honor for heroism and leadership under fire in Vietnam. Between his…
For Military Families, This Branch Is Worth Knowing About
If you are a military family, we don’t need to tell you that military families that have children with disabilities are considered underserved. In…
Not Just Desserts: A Shop Puts Potential on Its Menu
Employees at Cameron’s Coffee & Chocolates do all kinds of things while on the job, from making cookies to helping with the dishes. Like…
Linden Resources Focuses on Expanding Employment Expectations
In 1959, a group of parents of high school students with disabilities in Northern Virginia created a nonprofit organization devoted to helping those young…
The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism was established in 1998 by former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie and his wife, Laurie, in honor of…
UI REACH Program Prepares Students for Independent Living
“Happily ever after” can seem like a lofty goal when you have a child on the autism spectrum. As parents know only…
The Alchemy of Community Action
Traditionally, alchemy was the process of trying to turn base metals, like copper, for example, into a precious metal like gold. PACER Center’s National…
Merriam Webster defines extraordinary as “going beyond what is usual, regular, or customary,” which aptly describes Extraordinary Ventures. Begun in 2007 by a group…
Protecting Your Child From Wandering
Keeping our children safe is a top priority and it is even a greater concern when a child has been diagnosed with an autism…
Assistant Secretary of Labor Answers Questions About Inclusivity and Employment
For this month’s Profile, OAR asked Kathy Martinez, assistant secretary of labor for disability employment policy who leads the Labor Department’s…