Benefits of Hiring Persons with Disabilities
People with intellectual disabilities can be outstanding employees. Learn more
Receiving an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult
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Arts Could Help Adults With Disabilities Lead Independent Lives
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988 Lifeline: Your Life Matters
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JanSport Launches Adaptive Backpack for Mobility Impaired
The market entry of the iconic backpack brand is a concerted effort from a mainstream player to break into a space that has traditionally been dominated by smaller brands. Learn more.
Father Builds Fully Accessible Theme Park for Daughter
After seeing his daughter excluded, Hartman started on a quest to create a space where no one felt left out. Check out this inspirational story.
Band Together Pittsburgh Allowing Performers with Autism to Shine
“Please welcome Joe and Patrick,” James Esser shouted to get the crowd ready for Band Together Pittsburgh’s performances. Being center stage and under the spotlight brings comfort and joy to Joe Hnath and Patrick Lah. They played a rendition of Young Blood from Smokey Joe’s Café at the Steamworks Creative in Gibsonia. “There are so […]
Nonspeaking Valedictorian with Autism Shares Her Voice in Commencement Address
“Life is for service.” Those are the words Rollins College valedictorian Elizabeth Bonker lives by – words that inspired Rollins’ most famous graduate, Mr. Fred Rogers. Bonker, who is nonspeaking and has autism, gave a remarkable address during her school’s recent commencement ceremony in Winter Park, Florida. Clad in a cap and gown decorated with flowers, Bonker explained, through a […]
Eight Pro Athletes Who Raise Awareness for Down Syndrome
I am not into sports. But I love hearing about athletes who use their platform to raise awareness and money for people with disabilities. Being a parent of a child with Down syndrome, I believe the personal stories from these athletes, who have a wide reach and recognition, help bring acceptance and show my kids […]
The Power of Inclusion
As part of our new series Kindness 101, Steve Hartman is sharing stories built around themes of kindness and character and the people who’ve mastered both. His latest lesson is inclusion. Source: CBS News