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Larry Bissonnette featured on National Geographic

2017-01-05T13:38:29-05:00By |Categories: Advocacy, blog, Editor's Picks, General, Lifestyle, Think Tank|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

The amazingly talented artist Larry Bissonnette, of Wretches Jabberers, will be featured on an upcoming episode of the National Geographic TV program, Taboo.Check it out.

Facebook blocks NC mom’s pictures of Special Olympics event

2016-11-10T10:12:12-05:00By |Categories: Advocacy, blog, Editor's Picks, General, Lifestyle, Parenting, Think Tank|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Diane Cornwell said her seven year old, Cole, who happens to have Down Syndrome had a great time at his first Special Olympics event last Friday. She uploaded an album of 40 pictures to share and says Facebook blocked it for inappropriate content and locked her account.

Deaf Olympic hopeful uses social media to fight discrimination

2016-11-10T10:12:12-05:00By |Categories: Advocacy, blog, General, Lifestyle|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Marcus Titus, top U.S. breaststroker, rallied for change and got it. USA Swimming will allow the use of hand signals to accomodate Deaf swimmers at the summer Olympic trials.

An Autism Diagnosis in Minutes?

2016-11-10T10:12:12-05:00By |Categories: blog, Editor's Picks, General, Lifestyle, Medical|Tags: , , , , , , |

Ask anyone who has taken a psychological exam, words like “rapid,” “accurate,” & “mobile” simply are not ways of describing most clinical diagnostic measures. Luckily, at least for early detection of Autism, a group of doctors from the Center for Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School are looking to change that.

Presuming Competence

2016-11-10T10:12:13-05:00By |Categories: Advocacy, Amy Sequenzia, blog, Editor's Picks, General, Lifestyle, Parenting, Think Tank|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

This issue is very important to me because so many

Utterly Mark : A Vermonter with autism makes his inner voice heard through film

2012-04-19T18:37:05-04:00By |Categories: Articles, Assistive Technology, Editor's Picks, General, Lifestyle|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Mark Utter sits at a computer keyboard with a broad,

Life After IEPs

2016-11-10T10:12:13-05:00By |Categories: Advocacy, Editor's Picks, General, Inclusive Education, Lifestyle, Resources|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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Watching TV: Even Worse for Kids Than You Think

2012-04-19T22:44:57-04:00By |Categories: Articles, General, Lifestyle, Medical, Nutrition, Parenting|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

It's no secret that sedentary behavior contributes to obesity and

Faces of Ollibean- We want to hear from you!

2016-11-10T10:12:13-05:00By |Categories: Advocacy, blog, Editor's Picks, Featured (Homepage), General, Lifestyle|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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Marlo Thomas: The Givers: What Inspires Michael J. Fox? A Very Personal Interview

2012-04-19T22:47:16-04:00By |Categories: Advocacy, Articles, Editor's Picks, General, Lifestyle, Parenting|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Unbowed by his disease and still exhibiting his trademark energy,

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