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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

By Jan GreenOctober 30, 2024 Health systems, doctors need to be prepared for more autistic patients of all ages, Kaiser Permanente authors suggest A large analysis of autism spectrum disorder diagnoses over more than 10 years finds significant increases in young adults, women, and children in some racial or ethnic groups. The study was led

At the School Board Meeting of April 17, 2024, School Board Member Mary Blanco proffered agenda item B-3, recognizing Casa Familia, Inc. Casa Familia Inc. is a South Florida-based nonprofit organization founded in 2015 by a group of families of loved ones living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Mobilized by the shared fear of

Excited to continue collaborating with community based organizations in South Florida that serve individuals with intellectual, developmental, and other related disabilities! This month, which is Autism Awareness Month, we’re collaborating with the incredible Miami Learning Experience (@mlelions). Stay tuned for posts this month highlighting both of our organizations and how together we’re impacting our community

Adults with intellectual disabilities are getting local affordable housing, a first-of-its-kind community in Miami-Dade County.  The new $42 million community will be developed on a nine-acre site at 11025 SW 84th St. in Kendall thanks to nonprofit Casa Familia and the county.  The abandoned county site — dotted with an aging basketball court, playground and

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! We’re excited to be collaborating with the incredible @thedemoyafoundation throughout the month, showcasing both of our missions and the work we’re doing to help adults in our community reach their potential. Regardless of our individual missions, our collective efforts all lead to improving the lives of adults with disabilities;

A new program aims to alert law enforcement that an occupant within a home or a vehicle has autism. Police departments have increased training on how to interact with individuals on the spectrum. John Pacenti, Key Biscayne IndependentJanuary 22, 2024 A new program in Miami-Dade aims to save lives by alerting police that an occupant

After being elected to Valencia’s regional assembly, Galcerán says she wants to be seen as a person, not for her disability Ashifa Kassam European community affairs correspondentTuesday, January 9, 2024 For decades she battled to ensure that people with intellectual disabilities were part of the conversation. The extent of the progress she had made, however,

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