Ken Burns’ latest documentary “The Address” focuses on students with learning disabilities at the Greenwood School in Putney, Vermont learning to memorize President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg address. To read more about the… Read More
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New Rochelle, NY: Tri-State Jewish Day School, Yeshiva, and Camp Fair on April 6, 2014
The first ever Tri-State Jewish Day School, Yeshiva, and Camp Fair will take place on April 6, 2014 at Beth El Synagogue Center, located at 1324 North Avenue in New… Read More
Guiding Eyes for the Blind Organization Featured on the Today Show on NBC
Guiding Eyes for the Blind, an organization in Yorktown Heights, NY promotes independence through guide dogs as seen on NBC’s Today Show on March 4, 2014. They provide service dogs for… Read More
Arts workshops for children and adults with developmental and learning disabilities at the Jewish Museum in New York City
The Jewish Museum in New York City will be holding arts workshops for children and adults with developmental and learning disabilities on March 9 and April 27, 2014 based on current exhibits…. Read More
Food Allergy Policies at Danbury Public Schools Article
Danbury is part of a growing number of school districts in Fairfield County and across CT to adopt a “no-snack” policy when it comes to bringing in cupcakes for in-class… Read More
Special education expert Rick Lavoie to Lecture at the West End Day School in New York City – March 5, 2014
RIck Lavoie, a special education and social skills expert will be giving a lecture to parents and professionals about motivation and learning. The lecture will take place on March 5… Read More
Senator Charles Schumer of New York Proposes “Avonte’s Law” Legislation
In light of the tragic death of the Avonte Oquendo, the teenager with autism who wandered away from his school in Long Island City, Senator Charles Schumer of New York… Read More
Exploring Artism 2014: A program for Children on the Autism Spectrum and Their Families at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven, CT
The Yale Center for British Art in New Haven created a program called “Exploring Artism”, which is a special tour for children ages 5-12 on the autism spectrum. and their families… Read More
Ongoing special program for children with autism and their families at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City
The American Museum of Natural History in New York City has created a special tour and scavenger hunt for children ages 5-14 with autism and their families called “The Discovery Squad”…. Read More
Tickets on sale for autism and sensory friendly matinee performance of Wicked the musical on Broadway March 2, 2014 from the Theatre Development Fund (TDF)
The Theatre Development Fund’s Autism Initiative is offering an autism and sensory friendly matinee performance of the Broadway musical “Wicked” by Stephen Schwartz on March 2, 2014 for individuals with… Read More