HARSHAW, Wis. (WJFW) — Autism is a range of different conditions and abilities that can affect how someone interacts and sees the world. Aurora’s Guiding Light Foundation (AGLF) began as a way to empower people with autism and their families. The nonprofit held an event Sunday to bring awareness and acceptance to autism. The day started…
HARSHAW, Wis. (WJFW) — Autism is a range of different conditions and abilities that can affect how someone interacts and sees the world. Aurora’s Guiding Light Foundation (AGLF) began as a way to empower people with autism and their families. The nonprofit held an event Sunday to bring awareness and acceptance to autism. The day started…
Miami Autism Dad Victor Antunez interviews Marquia Robinson, CEO of Hope for Miami, and Program Manager Mercy Parada, about a Miami-Dade nonprofit that serves over 6,000 people a year and made a deliberate choice in 2012 to open its doors to children with disabilities. Marquia and Mercy break down the afterschool and summer programs that…
Miami Autism Dad Victor Antunez interviews Marquia Robinson, CEO of Hope for Miami, and Program Manager Mercy Parada, about a Miami-Dade nonprofit that serves over 6,000 people a year and made a deliberate choice in 2012 to open its doors to children with disabilities. Marquia and Mercy break down the afterschool and summer programs that…
Cultural norms and health system failures make it difficult for kids to access the care they need The CDC’s latest data show autism prevalence is 1 in 31 children in the United States. That is 16% higher than the previous estimate in 2020. It is the kind of number that should change how health systems allocate resources,…
Cultural norms and health system failures make it difficult for kids to access the care they need The CDC’s latest data show autism prevalence is 1 in 31 children in the United States. That is 16% higher than the previous estimate in 2020. It is the kind of number that should change how health systems allocate resources,…
SOUTHWICK, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – A golf tournament was held in Southwick on Monday, benefitting FOCUS Center for Autism and the Fresh Start School. Those in attendance were able to enjoy a round of golf at the Ranch Golf Club with a barbecue lunch and a buffet dinner. There were also contests, silent auctions, and raffles….
SOUTHWICK, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – A golf tournament was held in Southwick on Monday, benefitting FOCUS Center for Autism and the Fresh Start School. Those in attendance were able to enjoy a round of golf at the Ranch Golf Club with a barbecue lunch and a buffet dinner. There were also contests, silent auctions, and raffles….
NOLENSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Nolensville Police Department is participating in an initiative to improve communication with people that have disabilities during traffic stops. To better reach those with disabilities, such as autism, Nolensville police launched the Blue Envelope Program this past weekend. The way it works is if a person is pulled over, they…
NOLENSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Nolensville Police Department is participating in an initiative to improve communication with people that have disabilities during traffic stops. To better reach those with disabilities, such as autism, Nolensville police launched the Blue Envelope Program this past weekend. The way it works is if a person is pulled over, they…