Jun 9, 2023 | ACES$ Clients, Caregivers, Everyone, Get Inspired, Have Fun, Improve Life
The Wayfaring Band, a Colorado-based disability inclusive organization, offers travel experiences for both people with and without developmental and intellectual disabilities. All year long the Wayfaring Band has adventures that span the gamut from cliff jumping in a...
Jun 7, 2023 | ACES$ Clients, Caregivers, Everyone, News, Stay Informed
Pennsylvania students in grades K-12 may be the first in the Commonwealth, as soon as next year, to receive an education on the political, social and economic contributions people with disabilities have made. The Disability Inclusive Curriculum Pilot Program,...
Jun 5, 2023 | ACES$ Clients, Advocate, Caregivers, Everyone, Get Involved
While many have never heard of CDKL5, it’s one of the most common forms of genetic epilepsy, with an estimated occurrence of ~1:40,000-60,000 live births. This developmental epileptic encephalopathy manifests in an array of clinical symptoms and varies in severity....
Jun 2, 2023 | ACES$ Pennsylvania Members, Advocate, Caregivers, Get Involved, Have Fun, Improve Life
July is Disability Pride Month in the United States. It commemorates the historic signing of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which became law on July 26, 1990. To celebrate this key law, Boston held the first Disability Pride Day that year. In 2004, Chicago...
May 31, 2023 | ACES$ Clients, Caregivers, Everyone, Have Fun, News
The first of its kind, the new streaming service ReelAbiltieStream is set for a soft launch in July and will feature shows and movies that are disability-themed. It’s from ReelAbilities, the organizer of the largest film festival in the United States that showcases...
May 30, 2023 | ACES$ Clients, Caregivers, Everyone, Have Fun, Improve Life
The time to plan our summer activities is upon us. Check out our list below of the best theme parks with the best accommodations for families with special needs. The Only Fully Accessible Theme Park: Morgan’s Wonderland Topping our list of the best accessible theme...