May 2, 2019 | ACES$ Clients, Caregivers, Everyone, Stay Informed
Did you know that someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds? Did you realize that strokes are the fifth leading cause of death? Preventing death from stroke is possible — and it comes down to time. The sooner a patient can get therapy, the more...
May 1, 2019 | ACES$ Clients, Caregivers, Everyone, Stay Informed
While people with disabilities make up 20% of the population, they only are featured in 2% of media images. The lack of representation in ads, catalogs and other media outlets leads to marginalization. There is better representation of disabilities in the media thanks...
Apr 29, 2019 | ACES$ Clients, Caregivers, Everyone, Get Inspired, Have Fun
“The Employables” — premiering May 15, 10 p.m. ET on A&E — will chronical the job searches of people with autism and other disabilities. Photo by Sebastian Herrmann on Unsplash Identifying Their Strengths,...
Apr 25, 2019 | ACES$ Clients, Caregivers, Everyone, Have Fun
The TV writer behind “Awkward” and “Will & Grace” is bringing his story of cerebral palsy (CP) to Netflix in the new series “Special.” Ryan O’Connell is retelling his challenging path to self-acceptance with humor. Hiding...
Apr 24, 2019 | ACES$ Clients, Caregivers, Everyone, Have Fun
Gordon Hartman, the philanthropist and developer behind Morgan’s Wonderland theme park and Inspiration Island water park, is opening a camp experience for people of all ages and all abilities in San Antonio. Morgan’s Wonderland Camp, slated to open in...
Apr 23, 2019 | ACES$ Clients, ACES$ Illinois Consumers, ACES$ Pennsylvania Members, ACES$ Virginia Members, ACES$ Washington Participants, Advocate, Caregivers, Everyone, 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,...
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