Villa Maria School will host a free high school fair for students with learning differences on October 15, 2015 from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. The school is located at 161 Sky… Read More
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Metropolitan Museum of Art Programs for Individuals with Special Needs and their Families
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cloisters in New York City have programs for children and adults with autism and special needs during fall/winter 2015-2016. For more information, please… Read More
Westbrook, CT: Executive Function Conference for Parents and Professionals on October 9, 2015
Westbrook, CT: Executive Function Conference for Parents and Professionals Friday, Oct 9th, 8:30am – 4:30pm Franklin Academy and the Autism Awareness Council will host an annual conference “From Chaos to… Read More
College Fairs in Connecticut Fall 2015
List of fall college fairs for high school students and their families – More will be added. Please check the website for each high school or sponsoring organization for more… Read More
Taking A Moment To Reflect On The ADA…Marking The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Year By Attorney Lawrence Berliner
TAKING A MOMENT TO REFLECT ON THE ADA…MARKING THE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY YEAR By Attorney Lawrence Berliner July 26, 2015 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the enactment of the Americans… Read More
Article about Dyscalculia, a Math Related Learning Disability
Did you know that dyscalculia “affects 6% of people and is common as the analogous reading disorder dyslexia?” (Flora, Discover Magazine). In the 2013 Discover Magazine article “How Can a Smart… Read More
Third Annual COTAGS College and Transition Program Fair at Winston Preparatory School in New York City – February 24, 2015
The Third Annual COTAGS College and Transition Program Fair will take place at Winston Preparatory School in New York City on February 24, 2015 from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. This event… Read More
Stamford JCC’s Winter/Spring 2015 Programs for Individuals with Special Needs
The Stamford JCC has new winter/ spring programs for 2015 with Angelfish Aquatic Therapy and the Waverly Group. http://www.stamfordjcc.org/index.php?submenu=special_needs&src=gendocs&ref=SpecialNeeds&category=youth
Non-profit Creates Tracking Devices for Individuals with Autism and Other Disabilities
Project Lifesaver creates tracking devices for individuals with autism and other disabilities. For more information, please visit the Carolina Live article, “Death of special needs boy raising awareness for tracking bracelets”… Read More
Students Create Keyboard App for People with Dyslexia
Students at Babson College created a keyboard app for people with dyslexia called DyslexiaKey. For more information, please visit the BostInno article “A New Keyboard App Could Make it Easier… Read More