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TDF announces autism-friendly performances from “Wicked” and more

Theatre Development Fund (TDF) has announced the 11th season of the Autism-Friendly Performances (AFP) program. These performances are geared towards individuals with autism, as well as those who are neurodiverse and differently abled. The season of performances begins with “The Lion King” on Oct. 2. On Nov. 27, the New York City Ballet will host […]

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Hallmark to premiere a new romance – the lead character with Down syndrome

The film titled “Color My World With Love” recently wrapped production and will air later this year. Hallmark Movies & Mysteries is set to debut a new romantic flick presenting the story of a lead character with Down syndrome, Entertainment Tonight reported this week. The film titled “Color My World With Love” recently wrapped production

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CEO with Down syndrome runs successful company that helps others with disabilities

In high school, she was bullied. After college, it was difficult to find a job. But through all the difficult times, Collette Divitto, has had one thing that makes her happy: baking. Divitto, who has Down syndrome, decided to channel her passion into a career, opening her own cookie company. Click here to read this

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Discussing COVID Vaccine Hesitancy in the Autism Community

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regaldo discusses COVID vaccine hesitancy in the Autism community with Casa Familia Board Member Dr. Michael Alessandri, Executive Director or the University of Miami Center for Autism & Related Disabilities, Matthew Love, President and CEO of Nicklaus Children’s Health System, and Dr. Marcos Mestre, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for

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All Jazzed Up Luncheon

Casa Familia’s All Jazzed Up Luncheon, held on July 13, 2001 at the Coral Reef Yacht Club, brought community leaders, families, and self-advocates together to learn about the housing challenges faced by adults with IDD. Our plans are to create a solution by offering people with special needs a #choice.

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