May 17, 2019 | Caregivers, Stay Informed
A new research study reveals autism diagnosis can be made shortly after a child’s first birthday — months before the routine pediatrician screening. The study of more than 1,200 kids published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics showed better outcomes when autism is...
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 Oedipus with a...
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 the city on...
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, many of...
May 13, 2019 | Get Involved, Have Fun, Stay Informed
Colorado kids and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities now have the opportunity to learn how to play lacrosse. Thanks to 719 Lacrosse, more people are being introduced to the sport. The non-profit organization holds adaptive clinics for players of all ages...
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 Rosen. The six-minute film...
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