Chicago, IL (September 25, 2015) – The full story of the man pictured in a photo that went “viral” this week is even more touching than you might imagine. The snapshot posted to Facebook by a customer showed McDonald’s employee Kenny helping Dan Garringer cut and eat his food. Many news outlets reported that Dan ordered his food then requested some help from Kenny, who promptly closed his till at the busy Union Station restaurant […]
Category: In The News
Providing Dental Care For Patients With Disabilities
BY CARRIE STETLER With a shortage of special needs facilities, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine clinic serves a vulnerable population. Dennis Fitzpatrick had 17 cavities by the time he arrived at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine’s special care center seven years ago. Fitzpatrick, 27, who suffers from cerebral palsy, had regular checkups throughout childhood, but his dental decay had progressed so far, four of his teeth had to be removed. Because of his disability, […]
FEBRUARY 2015 ISSUE
EP’s Annual Diet & Nutrition Issue * The Center on Nutrition and Disability * Improving Your Child’s Nutrition: Working with the School * Good Nutrition Starts at Home * ABLE Act Passes ON OUR COVER: For people with disabilities and their families, proper diet and nutrition is essential for living a healthy lifestyle. Our annual Diet and Nutrition edition provides tools and information to help make healthy choices and prevent illness for this special population. Read More […]
An Exceptional Child
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