by Ashley Kus | May 7, 2025 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By The Understood Team Understood.org Did you know that most smartphones and digital tablets have built-in assistive technology (AT) that can help with learning and thinking differences? The range of AT features varies depending on the device’s operating system. But...
by Ashley Kus | May 6, 2025 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By Shaun Heasley disabilityscoop.com Closed captioning for television and movies has remained largely unchanged for decades, but a new design aims to give people with disabilities a better idea of what’s happening on screen. Known as “Caption with Intention,” the...
by Ashley Kus | Apr 30, 2025 | Media Room, Uncategorized
by Shaun Heasle www.disabilityscoop.com Amid rising concern about drowning among children with autism, a new effort is underway to help kids with cognitive, physical and developmental needs across the country learn to be safe in the water. Goldfish Swim School, which...
by Ashley Kus | Apr 30, 2025 | Media Room, Uncategorized
Originally published on Patch.com By Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff NORTH BRANFORD, CT — The North Branford Town Council was joined on Tuesday by North Branford’s Ashley Fernandez, regional coordinator for the CdLS Foundation, her husband Michael, daughter Lilly, and her...
by Ashley Kus | Apr 29, 2025 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By Carson’s Family Carson is almost 3 years old! He is an absolute joy in our lives & always the most smiley boy. We found out about Carson’s limb difference about halfway through the pregnancy. No doctor or test could pinpoint why it had occurred. We were...
by Ashley Kus | Apr 21, 2025 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By Amanda Morin Understood.org What does it mean when your child is angry? Are they frustrated? Or anxious? Learn how understanding what’s behind your child’s anger can help you respond in the best way possible. Most kids get angry sometimes. It’s a natural reaction...
by Ashley Kus | Apr 21, 2025 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By Farrah, Halston’s sibling This is my little brother Halston. He has changed my life in countless ways. Having a sibling with special needs is such an eye-opener. It teaches you about patience, love, and kindness. It is definitely a challenge and something you...
by Ashley Kus | Apr 21, 2025 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By Honest’s Family Meet Honest! Honest loves fruit snacks, crackers, and her stuffed animals. She enjoys singing along to her favorite songs, like twinkle twinkle little star, and she loves to jump on the trampoline. When I was pregnant with Honest, she was...
by Ashley Kus | Apr 21, 2025 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By Rachael’s Family This is Rachael, she will be turning thirty-two in May. She has overcome so many obstacles but lives everyday to the fullest. Her older sister, who is an RN and has worked in the Emergency Room for many years, asked if she could take over the...
by Ashley Kus | Apr 21, 2025 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By Kathleen’s Family Meet Kathleen — our sweet and spirited four-year-old! She’s a very special girl with an HDAC8 variant, and every day she amazes us with her strength and joy. Kathleen loves going to school, especially her wonderful program for children who...
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