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A true win for inclusion. While writing my dissertation this morning I had Good Morning America on in the background and heard about this new initiative. I found out they will be available in the Fall of 2019. One of the dolls will be in a wheelchair and another of the dolls will have a […]
Barbie Will Add 2 New Dolls That Have Disabilities Read More »
I don’t know if you will ever read this however I wanted to say thank you for speaking up about pushing for more people with disabilities in the entertainment industry. When I read your interview in the Irish Examiner about hiring more people with disabilities in popular media, what stuck with me was when you said
To RJ Mitte for Speaking Out On Hiring Actors with Disabilities in Hollywood Read More »
As reported by Disability Scoop and The Mighty, these new sneakers designed for people with disabilities are receiving some HUGE love from our community. Nike a few years ago came out with the Zoom Soldier 8 that were their first shoe for people with disabilities. This shoe was inspired based off a young a teenager
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Tommy Hilfiger is helping our special needs community in a big way! Released via their website, this clothing collection offers clothes with small modifications to help kids with disabilities put them on. Hilfiger collaborated with the nonprofit Runway of Dreams to help make this happen. Tommy Hilfiger Debuts Adaptive Clothing Line https://t.co/0c4kaxkzqY #disabilities #specialneeds #TommyHilfiger
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The U.S. Department of Education has released new numbers that show that the graduation rate for those with disabilities has risen for the third year in a row. As reported from Disability Scoop the new number indicates that 63.1 percent of high school students with disabilities in the United States in the 2013-2014 school year
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As reported by Disability Scoop, The Courtyard by Marriott which has just opened in Muncie, Ind. will employ people with disabilities! Along with about 20% of the staff being people with disabilities, the teaching hotel will also offer 9 to 13-week training sessions for Indiana residents with disabilities that will focus on different vocational skills! What
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Dear Bully, When I was in public school I used to be bullied by people like you. You would see me in the corner, usually trying to keep to myself and wonder why I was there. Other times you would see me having issues reading out loud in class and snicker while I tried to
An open letter to those who bully people with special needs Read More »
Dear Nike, A while back I read a blog on the inspirational website The Mighty about you coming out with a shoe for people with disabilities. As someone who has struggled with motor difficulties due to autism, I was very intrigued to hear about your new offer for our community. As a basketball enthusiast who
A Letter to Nike on Their First Shoes for People with Disabilities Read More »
I have a question for you today… Who do you call retarded? Monday night, I was invited to speak at The College of New Jersey to kick off their “Spread the Word to End the Word” Week to discuss my personal experience with the “R-Word.” Growing up, I was called this word constantly and this speech
National Speaker with Autism Advocates for Those with Special Needs Read More »
In June 2007, I graduated from high school. It was an amazing time for me. The majority of my classmates and I were off to great new beginnings. My new beginning began at Seton Hall University. “This is going to be great!” I thought to myself on many occasions before the first day of classes.
Autism and The College Transition: From an IEP to Reasonable Accomodations Read More »
70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
