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Community Food Drive
On October 22nd over 100 “witches” gathered and collected food…
Health Care Disparities for Disabled
People with disabilities face lack of access to facilities, services…
Career Exploration
Have you ever had a certain impression about what a certain field of work was like…
Special Needs Students Celebrate Life in Austin, TX
The Austin Harmony Project provides special needs citizens the opportunity to be involved in the arts. Harmony utilizes the arts as a natural means to positively stimulate and celebrate life, while giving each participant a deserved sense of well-being.
Welcoming Children with Autism on Your Playground
Simple planning tips to help accommodate children with autistic disorders…
VABIR and VocRehab client gives back to the community
Mike Fairbanks (left), Melissa Mahoney-Carvey and Steve Mestyan pose behind a free food stand set up at the Asa Bloomer State Office Building in Rutland. The stand is part of The Garden Project — a collaborative effort between a variety of groups to bring free fresh food to people in the Rutland area. Fairbanks […]
You Can Make A Difference
No Brain Injury Association event highlights our mission more vividly than the Walk for Thought. That’s because so many of our participants are people with a brain injury, their families, friends, caregivers, and co-workers. The Walk for Thought takes on a special significance for many and becomes a personal cause. Why should you help? In […]
Smartphones Apps Provide Assistive Technology for Disabled
Smartphones have been a blessing for people with disabilities for many reasons. Smartphone applications allow us to figure out where we are via the GPS system or get directions to where we want to go. And now, disabled people can use them as assistive technology to comparison shop by checking out the prices for a […]
New Tool Helps Small Businesses Understand Disability Laws
New Tool Helps Small Businesses Understand Disability Laws When it comes to having a workplace welcoming of all qualified individuals, most business owners want to do the right thing. But understanding responsibilities under nondiscrimination laws and regulations can be daunting, especially for small businesses without dedicated human resource or legal functions. Fortunately, a new tool […]