Casa Familia

Since being elected Miami-Dade District 10 county commissioner in 2022, Anthony Rodriguez has focused on establishing committees and task forces to better small businesses and the quality of life for all residents. In November 2024, Mr. Rodriguez was selected chairman of the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) by his colleagues, an added valuable leadership role […]

Roberto J. Gonzalez, Miami-Dade visits to highight the grand opening of the Sips and Stories Café at the Kendale Lakes Branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The new café is managed and operated by Learning Links School students.  The café is open from 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m, Monday-Friday. Click here to read his Instagram post

By Isabella Backman, October 15, 2024 
For decades, researchers have relied on animal models and post-mortem subjects to help unlock the key to certain social and communication differences that are hallmarks of autism. Now, a new study has uncovered a molecular difference in the brains of autistic people that is linked to the central features

Laura Slatkin, the founder of Nest, is committed to advancing the field of autism. Her son, David, is profoundly impacted by the disorder. In 2003, along with her husband and close colleagues, she co-founded NEXT for AUTISM, an organization dedicated to transforming the national landscape of services for people living with autism. For every Eau

COLT DODD 7:00 AM ON DECEMBER 16, 2024 Non-profit Casa Familia intends to open the first phase of “The Village of Casa Familia” in the first half of 2026. The community, which will include three phases, is geared toward individuals with intellectual disabilities. The organization’s website shares that the first phase will yield a three-story

Miami-Dade County Commissioners at their Nov. 20 meeting unanimously elected Commissioner Anthony Rodriguez to serve as the next chair. Rodriguez previously served as the vice chair beginning his tenure in December 2022. “I am grateful to my colleagues for putting their trust in me, and I look forward to working with each of you as

By Yi-Jin Yu, Good Morning America Colin Farrell shared an update on his eldest son James, who has a genetic disorder called Angelman syndrome, in a new interview that aired Monday on “Good Morning America”. Farrell said his son’s Angelman syndrome doesn’t necessarily look the same as how it manifests in others who have the

What an unforgettable experience! We had SFACS had students go on their first flight ever to Orlando. It was truly a joy to watch them explore, laugh and make lasting memories. The flight was nothing short of amazing and the sleepover was an adventure all on its own! By Friends of South Florida Autism and

In the heart of downtown Clemson, South Carolina, the Shepherd Hotel is a community hub buzzing with locals and visitors. Like most hotels, the staff is what makes the difference. But here, the staff also makes it unique. Around 30% of the staff have an intellectual disability. Workers make between $13 and $18 per hour

An organization in Thailand is helping autistic people become socially and economically independent by channeling their talents into art. Click on the image above to watch on YouTube. By NHK World Japan