ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – An Albany mother says her son, a high school graduate with autism, was not properly recognized for academic honors he earned and was treated differently than his classmates during end-of-year ceremonies in the Dougherty County School System. Sheila Jackson said her son, Reginald Jordan, overcame major early challenges, including being nonverbal…
Most people treat a bedroom door as a simple part of home design, something that offers privacy, comfort, and separation from the rest of the house. However, fire safety research shows that this everyday habit can have serious consequences during emergencies. Sleeping with a bedroom door open may feel natural because it improves airflow and…
Dancer choreographer Jenn Freeman reframed her creative process after a life-changing autism diagnosis as an adult in an evening-length solo performance that premiered in 2023, Is It Thursday Yet? Alexander Hammer Jenn Freeman has spun and leapt for as far back as she can remember. But the dancer choreographer says a late diagnosis of autism spectrum…
We found this strange object in our grandfather’s garage during a routine clean-out that slowly turned into a journey of discovery. It was tucked behind old boxes, partially hidden under a faded tarp, as if it had been waiting quietly for years to be remembered again. When we first pulled it into the light, dust…
Dancer choreographer Jenn Freeman reframed her creative process after a life-changing autism diagnosis as an adult in an evening-length solo performance that premiered in 2023, Is It Thursday Yet? Alexander Hammer Jenn Freeman has spun and leapt for as far back as she can remember. But the dancer choreographer says a late diagnosis of autism spectrum…
Law enforcement also confirmed that the children’s father was taken into custody as part of the investigation into what happened leading up to the incident. As details emerged, community response appears to have been shaped by several emotions at once: relief that the children survived, concern about the seriousness of the event, and broader questions…
Céline Dion was born on March 30, 1968, in Charlemagne, Quebec, Canada, into a large working-class family as the youngest of fourteen children. Her upbringing was modest, shaped by close family ties, shared responsibilities, and limited financial resources. Her parents, Thérèse and Adhémar Dion, were not involved in the music industry professionally, but music played…
Two Minnesota fraudsters allegedly swindled more than $21 million in funding earmarked for autism services through two bogus companies and then spent it lavishly on overseas property, officials said. Shamso Ahmed Hassan, 55, and Hanaan Mursal Yusuf, 25, whose mugshots were released on Wednesday, made off like bandits by submitting millions of dollars in fake claims…
Two Minnesota fraudsters allegedly swindled more than $21 million in funding earmarked for autism services through two bogus companies and then spent it lavishly on overseas property, officials said. Shamso Ahmed Hassan, 55, and Hanaan Mursal Yusuf, 25, whose mugshots were released on Wednesday, made off like bandits by submitting millions of dollars in fake claims…
Comedian and influencer Laura Clery is opening up about a terrifying accident she says nearly cost her life after a 600-pound refrigerator collapsed on top of her while she was home alone with her two children. She described it as the “most terrifying night” of her life, explaining that she became trapped underneath the massive…