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Spotlight on Disability Positive Companies: No Label at the Table Bakery
No Label at the Table Bakery is a bakery run by a 20-year-old young man named Jacob Wittman, and his mother, Shelly Henley. Jacob Wittman has autism, and the bakery specifically aims to employ other people on the autism spectrum. Jacob Wittman is simultaneously...
Sports Leagues for Children with Disabilities
Sports can have a very significant impact on a child’s life and development of crucial skills. Being on a sports team can help strengthen social skills, develop the ability to work as part of a team, improve problem-solving, and heighten other abilities that will...
Benefits of Sensory Boxes
Sensory boxes are boxes or bins, in which different types of tactile experiences can be contained. They are a relatively simple container and can be filled with a range of materials and items, including craft sand, water, rice, toys, fabrics, or just about anything...
Activities for Children with Autism
There are many activities for children with autism that can promote hands-on play and positive tactile and analytical experiences. Here are some suggestions for ways that you can entertain your child while also encouraging learning, exploration, and fun. These...
Why Summer Camp Is a Great Idea For Your Child
You’ll be surprised by the lasting impact summer camp will have on your child!
Inclusive Fashion
Making clothing both accessible and fashionable is an important step for better including those with disabilities into the world the rest of us inhabit.
Ways Give Your Kids More Independence
While your relationship will grow and flourish in many ways, having more independence in your child’s life will benefit both you and your child greatly.
Disability Representation How-Tos
It’s important that you spend time highlighting notable figures with disabilities and alotting them adequate representation in your decor, discussions, history lessons, and more
Spotlight on Inclusive Establishments
Some organizations and establishments have gone above and beyond to accommodate those with sensory disorders or ASD by offering special visiting times or areas that account for their cognitive differences
Parent Communication
In today’s information age with all our technology and need to know everything, parents want and need to be kept in the loop as events warrant so that their child’s school experience and home experience work in concert to help best support the child.