Win $150,000 in accessible playground equipment
At Shane's Inspiration they believe that the right to play is the right of every children. Unfortunately, most public playgrounds exclude children with disabilities because they are either inaccessible or offer equipment that is extremely limited. SHANE'S INSPIRATION is an international non-profit dedicated to fostering a bias-free world for children with disabilities through the creation of inclusive playgrounds and programs that unite children of all abilities. Shane’s Inspiration is currently sponsoring an essay contest throughout North America that provides an opportunity for communities to win $150,000 in accessible playground equipment and design, development and programming services. The contest runs through August 1, 2011. Write an essay and win a playground for your community! Visit www.shanesinspiration.org for details.
Jun 16, 2011 - 10:17:37 AM
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Iowa Girl Scouts Invent Prosthetic Hand for Three-Year-Old
A group of Girl Scouts from Ames, Iowa, has invented a prosthetic hand device to help a three-year-old girl write and will receive up to $20,000 to patent their invention as the winner of the inaugural FIRST®LEGO® League (FLL®) Global Innovation Award, presented by the X PRIZE Foundation.
The 11- to 13-year-old girls, an FLL all Girl Scout team named Flying Monkeys, topped 179 submissions from 16 countries with BOB-1, a prosthetic hand device that helps users with limb abnormalities hold, grip, stabilize or secure items. The competition tasked FLL teams to explore bio-engineering and discover innovative ways to repair injuries, overcome genetic predispositions, and maximize the body’s potential with the intended purpose of leading happier and healthier lives. Inspired by their teammate, who has a limb difference, the girls created a prototype that has enabled a three-year-old born without fingers on one hand to hold a pencil for the first time.
May 2, 2011 - 10:08:47 PM
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EP’s December is Now Live!
The Holiday Season is officially upon us and with it comes cold weather, warm food, gift giving, and Family & Community! EP magazine’s December issue is packed full of stories about how loved ones and close friends make the biggest difference when it comes to supporting individuals with special needs. (Visit www.eparentdigital.com now to access the issue.)
Subscribe to EP digital for just $19.95 per year
here.
Dec 9, 2010 - 2:21:30 PM
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Disability Awareness Campaign 2010
In honor of Disability Awareness Month, GreatNonprofits has partnered with Exceptional Parent and other disability-related groups to launch the 2010 Disability Awareness Campaign. The campaign will recognize nonprofits working on issues relating to physical, developmental, learning and other kinds of disabilities.
Tell us about YOUR experience - how are these organizations having an impact? Your participation helps identify the nonprofits affecting change in their communities through physical, developmental, learning and other kinds of disability services. Visit http://bit.ly/disabgnp to learn more.
Oct 7, 2010 - 5:40:02 PM
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Despite the Economy – Non-Profit for Individuals with Special Needs Continues to Grow
As a truly incredible non-profit organization devoted to individuals with special needs, Keshet (www.keshet.org) has been doing fantastic work in the community for 28 years. This past summer saw the opening of a Kosher sandwich shop - "KJ Cafe" - at the JCC in Northbrook which is run by young adults with special needs. A second cafe will be opening soon in West Rogers Park.
Sep 28, 2010 - 4:44:21 PM
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On a High Note
Patrick Henry Hughes is
still marching to the
beat of his own
drummer. To read this article click on the pdf below:
Sep 3, 2010 - 10:40:30 PM
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