eParent.com announces the appointment of Michael Turcich, Managing Partner, Western Principal Partners in the consultant role of senior global advisor for Inclusive Health Innovations. In his role, Mr. Turcich supports the Inclusive Health strategy consulting with the development and utilization of inclusive health resources for health care professionals and caregivers, which complements the work already done in the prevention area. In addition, he provides support to the staff to optimize the current health strategy to […]
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Paku-Paku
ANCORA IMPARO BY RICK RADER, MD ■ EDITOR-IN-CHIEF If Pac-Man is indeed the unofficial game of exceptional parents, then the battle cry of their movement will always be “paku-paku;” as they munch and gobble up anyone who stands in the way of inclusion, acceptance and respect. Rick Riordan is an American novelist who hit it big with his 2005 novel The Lightning Thief, the first installment in the five volume Percy Jackson series. Riordan came […]
Boy With Special Needs Fighting For Life After Being ‘Set On Fire By Bullies’
By Dr. Heather on January 26, 2017 A 10-year-old boy with special needs is fighting for life in hospital after suffering horrific burns while playing in a park. Kayden Culp, from Kerrville, Texas – about 60 miles northwest of San Antonio – was playing in a field with two boys when a third allegedly poured gasoline over him and another set him on fire on Sunday. Kayden’s mother, Trysten Hatchett, detailed her son’s condition on […]
Including People with Disabilities: Public Health Workforce Competencies
A Webinar from AUCD’s Public Health Team and The Arc’s HealthMeet project Tuesday, January 24, 2017 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET Webinar Description: One in five Americans-over 54 million-have a disability, yet many public health programs do not include them in their program design. People with disabilities are more likely to experience chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease as compared to people without disabilities. There is a clear need for public […]
Autism Speaks names Angela Timashenka Geiger as President and CEO
SOURCE: Autism Speaks New York, N.Y. (January 14, 2016) – Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, today announced that Angela Timashenka Geiger has been named president and CEO of the organization. The appointment came after a unanimous vote by the Autism Speaks Board of Directors and is effective February 2016. “We are thrilled that Angela will be joining our team,” said Autism Speaks Chairman of the Board Brian Kelly. “She is […]