I have the right…to take care of myself. This is not an act of selfishness. It will give me the capability of taking better care of my relative. I have the right…to seek help from others even though my relatives
The Caregiver Bill of Rights
National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month. This is a time to celebrate the contribution of those volunteer friends and family members who support a loved one with their health or managing a disability. We’re thankful for the contributions of the
Labor Department Looks To Incentivize Disability Hiring
Federal contractors may soon get one more reason to prioritize hiring workers with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Labor is looking to incentivize inclusive hiring practices among employers who do business with the government through a so-called Excellence in Disability
Gabriel Cordell Rolls Pikes Peak
Q: What was the inspiration for the “Roll With Me” concept? It began by a promise that I made to myself when I was eighteen years old. That by the time I turned forty-five, I will have accomplished something extraordinary.
Embracing Inclusion
In celebration of Disability Awareness Month Damon Brooks Associates and Marc Goldman would like to offer his well-received book, Embracing Inclusion: People With Disabilities Enriching the Workforce”. “Embracing Inclusion” illustrates and celebrates people with disabilities at work. “Embracing Inclusion” features
Gabriel Cordell Documentary Interview
Gabriel Cordell Interview about the award winning documentary – “ROLL WITH ME: JOURNEY ACROSS AMERICA” Q: What was the inspiration for the “Roll With Me” concept? The roll with me concept just came about from the title of the movie.
Matt Savage CADDRE Interview
Matt Savage, a speaker at the upcoming International Autism Conference, is an autistic savant musician, a teacher, and an individual with autism. The International Autism Conference, is an annual conference focussed on bringing together the brightest minds working in the
Using VR Technology To Improve Social Skills
Program Designer Kyle Barton, age 28, who happens to be on the autism spectrum, has contributed to a virtual reality program called Charisma. A program that helps adults on the autism spectrum sharpen their perception of social cues and responses
National Mobility Awareness Month
National Mobility Awareness Month is an annual celebration, each May, in the United States and Canada. The awareness month encourages people with disabilities to embody the spirit of Life Moving Forward, by raising awareness of the mobility solutions available in
Sesame Place Certified for Autistic Children
Sesame Place Becomes First Fully Certified Theme Park for Autistic Children This 2018 season, Sesame Place, the Pennsylvanian theme park, will be the first of its kind to have a “Certified Autism Center,” distinction. Eighty percent of the park staff