“Light It Up Blue” is a unique global initiative to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern of autism. Iconic landmarks around the world were physically bathed in blue light earlier this month to raise awareness. Participating landmarks included:...
Monday, April 16th marks the 5th Annual National Healthcare Decisions Day. Join Americans from across the country to discuss future healthcare decisions and complete advanced directives. All across the country, health-care facilities, health-care professionals,...
April marks the beginning of Autism Awareness Month and is timely with the Center for Disease Control’s recent announcement of high statistical prevalence of autism in the United States. The Autism Society has celebrated National Autism Awareness Month since the 1970s...
On February 26,1987, President Ronald Reagan signed into law that March would be designated as “National Developmental Disabilities Month.” At the time, President Reagan called for the American people to build understanding and encouragement and to provide new...
Today, the expectations of individuals with special needs are radically different from those of previous generations. They plan to participate in community life to the fullest extent possible, based upon their individual capabilities. And this attitude is mirrored by...
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. This offers an opportunity for increasing education, awareness, community inclusion, and paves the way toward improving the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities. Usually, a lack of...
