May 16, 2019 | ACES$ Illinois Consumers, Have Fun
Tim J. Lord’s On Every Link a Heart Does Dangle; or Owed is having a limited run until May 19 at The Lark. The recipient of the Apothetae & Lark Playwriting Fellowship — the first national award supporting a disabled playwright — Lord reimagined...
May 15, 2019 | ACES$ Washington Participants, Stay Informed
The “Block the Box” bill would allow the City of Seattle to use cameras to identify drivers who block intersections. This bill is especially important for people with disabilities. For example, people with visual impairments who cannot drive often navigate...
May 14, 2019 | ACES$ Illinois Consumers, ACES$ Pennsylvania Members, ACES$ Washington Participants, Advocate, Get Involved
Take Action Tuesday posts feature ways you can help improve the lives of people with disabilities — in your community and around the world. From signing your name to a petition to emailing your local representative to share your stance on proposed legislature,...
May 10, 2019 | ACES$ Clients, Caregivers, Everyone, Get Inspired
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is honoring his powerlifting inspiration in a new short film by ESPN. Part of the “Special Olympics: 50 Game Changers,” the film shows the bond between Dwyane Johnson and his hero and lifelong friend Milton McBride...
May 9, 2019 | ACES$ Clients, Caregivers, Everyone, Get Inspired
Greta Thunberg, a teen activist with autism, has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Thanks to her climate activism, she has started a mass movement. Protesting in Sweden to Leading a Student Walk-out in 112 Countries In August 2018, Thunberg gained attention in...
May 8, 2019 | ACES$ Clients, Caregivers, Everyone, Stay Informed
Finding dental care for people with autism and other developmental disabilities is extremely difficult. The result of this challenge is startling: In one 2012 study, 32% of the 4,700 patients studied had untreated cavities and 80% suffered from serious gum infections....
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