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Over the Rainbow: Getting Kids with Autism to Try Colorful Foods https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/autism-colorful-fo/

"You never feel like you can do enough," she added, about parenting a special needs child. "It's given me time that quells that feeling." https://www.google.com//working-mothers-more-time-with-kid

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced on Friday that construction has began on a first-of-its kind nature trail at Letchworth State Park, specifically designed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. https://www.google.com//construction-to-begin-on-firs/amp/

The Maine Human Rights Commission has sued discount store giant Walmart in federal court over its Skowhegan location’s refusal to allow an employee with an intellectual disability to have a set weekly schedule https://bangordailynews.com//walmart-violated-law-when-it/

With Typed Tales, a web app, kids can kids identify emotions, build relationships and be mindful through stories. "In case of children with intellectual disability, visuals appeal more. If you give them paragraphs after paragraphs of written material, they would just get confused. You have to make it illustrative and colorful. The app has a story board that is colourful, but has no distractions, the characters are rounded, easy on the eye and the text is to the point," https://www.edexlive.com//this-app-helps-teach-kids-with-i

Posted @withregram @phpeducation SAVE THE DATE! Get your questions answered at the COVID Vaccine and Individuals with Disabilities Town Hall meeting! Tuesday, March 2nd, 12 Noon. Reserve your place here: https://www.php.com//covid-vaccine-and-individuals-with-d/ Dr. Marty Fenstersheib, COVID-19 Testing Officer for the County of Santa Clara, Answers Your Questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine for Individuals with Disabilities and their Families/Caregivers. ... This important webinar will have simultaneous translation in Spanish and Vietnamese. Thank you to Silicon Valley Independent Living Center, San Andreas Regional Center, Friends of Children with Special Needs, and Healthier Kids Foundation for co-sponsoring this event with Parents Helping Parents. #sarcrc#beatcovid19

Mom gives daughter with Down syndrome doll that looks like her https://www.google.com//mom-gives-daughter-down-syndrome-1

I think it’s kind of an under-looked thing, he said. I hadn’t really heard about it until I did this last year, it seems there’s a lot fewer options for toys for kids with major disabilities. The students modified about 50 toys last year in a single event. https://www.sfchronicle.com//NDSU-students-modify-toys-so-

He was nervous. He was way out of his element, says Pantano, owner of Shear Fade in Strasburg. I talked him through it. I’d say 90% of the haircut he sat on the floor. And I was sitting on the floor with him. https://lancasteronline.com//article_89198126-14a5-11eb-bc

Making Authentic Friendships can connect adults with special needs to make friends based on age, diagnosis, interest and geographic location. https://www.king5.com//281-1a47fea5-54fb-4ac4-b425-b4ecf05

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A neat display https://www.wpri.com//warwick-family-collects-donations-fo

Registration for the 2020 Bay Area Autism/DD virtual conference hosted by the Stanford Autism Center and the SF Bay Area Autism society is now open. Click here to register: https://med.stanford.edu/autismcenter/conferences.html #sarcrc #developmentaldisabilities #autism

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Because the Santa Clara Public Health Department is now allowing schools in-person learning, ESUHSD will focus on students struggling the most with distance learning. It has targeted foster youth, students with special needs and English-learners for in-person instruction, in particular those struggling with grades, attendance and behavior https://sanjosespotlight.com/east-side-high-easing-back-wi/

Fortunately, we have not seen this trend at San Andreas National Down Syndrome Society President and CEO Kandi Pickard said her group is grateful that the study has put a focus on the impact of Covid-19 on people with Down syndrome. "From the beginning of the pandemic, we have been concerned about our community, especially given the complex medical histories of many of our loved ones," Pickard said. "This recent study confirms our concerns."... https://www.google.com//down-syndrome-covid-19-/index.html

The concept is simple, yet creative, and your family is sure to have a blast. Simply take some tissue paper, stuff it with a glow-in-the-dark wand and a few pieces of snacks and candy. Those are the main components, and of course, you can include any type of candy or chocolate that you think your children will enjoy. https://www.moms.com/mom-makes-glow-hunt/

This is just a story celebrating inclusion and talent and is not an endorsement. We posted a picture of Rick and his tote, and through a series of serendipitous internet happenings it got the attention of the Biden campaign, who reached out to arrange a call between the VP and Rick, https://www.kvue.com//269-2d9d3d65-349a-4e59-85a7-ed398c2e

We send a HUGE thank you to the crew of amazing individuals from North Bay Industries for donating masks to @sanandreasregional. Like many businesses, they had to slightly alter their model to survive the #covid world. We are grateful for their contributions and support! They did a great job with the masks! Together we will #beatcovid19 !! #sarcrc #developmentaldisabilities #inclusionmatters #employmentopportunities

Portions of eight Bay Area counties are affected including; Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Solano, and Sonoma. https://ktvu.com//entire-bay-area-covered-by-new-red-flag-

As you may or may not be aware, many of us are being affected by your daughter’s long periods of shrieking, the letter states. The letter goes on to say they have empathy for the family but can’t work from home because of the distressing sound. It’s very hurtful to read that stuff, Monica Newton said. This is our child. If we could help her, we would.... https://www.wkyt.com//its-very-hurtful-to-read-calif-fami/

"Since starting our nonprofit, we have spent over 800 hours as a team, worked with over 330 individuals and have an online community on Facebook that supports 181 members of the special needs community," said Poongovan. They hope to continue to grow the nonprofit even after they have graduated and have given themselves a big goal to achieve. "By 2025, we hope to work with every student in special education in Bay Area, California," said Repaka. https://www.49ers.com//49ers-sli-seniors-making-a-big-diff

As schools inch closer to reopening campuses in some parts of California, medical experts are warning that the spread of the coronavirus will be inevitable and schools need to prepare. https://edsource.org//virus-outbreaks-unavoidable-a/641848

Former San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders player Dana Stubblefield was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Thursday for raping a disabled woman in his home while using a gun in April 2015, court documents show. Former 49ers Player Dana Stubblefield Gets 15 to Life for Rape https://www.nbcbayarea.com//former-49ers-player-d/2384507/