With a Sense of Urgency Advocates Meet with Members of Congress

Arlington, Va., July 12, 2018 – Over 260 dedicated special education professionals from 46 states volunteered their time to storm Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. and advocate on behalf of children and youth with exceptionalities, and their professional colleagues. At an early morning rally on July 10, Senator Cory Booker praised the advocates for their work, while voicing his concern for what he called a profession in crisis. “We must do all we can to prepare each […]

Meet the Parents Behind the NBA’s Sensory Inclusion Initiative

Who knew that a simple tweet from Amy Belles to Quicken Loans Area would result in two parents from Akron, Ohio, assisting the NBA in developing state-of-the-art sensory programs for their venues. After a disappointing experience involving her son and an arena employee, Amy Belles contacted the Q as locals call it to suggest that their staff be trained to better accommodate individuals with autism like her son. Before she knew it, Amy and her […]

One Mind Partnering to Eliminate Brain Illness Stigma Through Art

One Mind is proud to announce our support and involvement in the ‘Champions of Science: The Art of Ending Stigma’ project that Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson and Johnson Innovation LLC launched earlier today. Along with Mental Health America, PeaceLove and a number of other leading brain health and arts organizations, as a participant in this project, One Mind looks to leverage the power of artistic expressions to break down stigma about brain […]

Nominate your Special Olympics Star

From athletes, volunteers, coaches to parents, siblings and donors –– people around the world have incredible experiences and connections with Special Olympics. We are a place filled with joy, inclusion, and sport all year round. But we would not be the organization we are today without the amazing members of our community. That’s why we want YOU to nominate someone that goes above and beyond for Special Olympics. Whether it be an athlete or coach, […]

Employable Me has struck a chord but will it change employers’ attitudes to disability?

BY: Katie Sutherland Doctor of Creative Arts Candidate, Western Sydney University “I’m glad you can make use of my weapons grade autism”, laughs Jonathon in the ABC TV series Employable Me. He has landed a competitive paid internship, channelling his passion for accountancy. As well as a love of numbers, he has a wicked sense of humour and a way with words. And his sentiment is in line with the theme of the series, which […]