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History Making Tony Award Winner Ali Stroker

History Making Tony Award Winner Ali Stroker

On Sunday night, Ali Stroker became the first person who uses a wheelchair to win a Tony Award. “This award is for every kid who is watching tonight who has a disability, who has a limitation or a challenge, who has

Christopher Cleary June 10, 2019June 27, 2019 Awards, History, Theater Read more

Passover

Passover

Passover is a festival of freedom. It commemorates the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt, and their transition from slavery to freedom. The main ritual of Passover is the seder, which occurs on the first two night (in Israel just the first night) of the holiday — a festive meal

Christopher Cleary April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 History, Representation Read more

Jewish Resources on Disability Awareness and Inclusion

Jewish Resources on Disability Awareness and Inclusion

Since 2009, this community-wide initiative has sought to raise awareness and support for including people with disabilities in all facets of Jewish life. Here are just a few of the stories, ideas, and resources that have resulted from this important

Christopher Cleary January 9, 2019January 10, 2019 History, Representation Read more

History of JDAIM

History of JDAIM

February is Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month (JDAIM) In May 2008 the Jewish Special Education International Consortium held its annual Colloquium in Minneapolis, MN. Two members, Lenore Layman, of the Partnership of Jewish Life and Living in Washington, DC, and Shelly Christensen, of the

Christopher Cleary January 8, 2019January 9, 2019 History Read more

Sesame Place Certified for Autistic Children

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

Christopher Cleary April 18, 2018May 10, 2018 History Read more

History of Disability Awareness Month

History of Disability Awareness Month

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a national campaign held in October, that raises awareness about employment issues for disabled people, and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. In 1945, the United States 79th

Christopher Cleary September 13, 2017January 22, 2018 History Read more

Welcome to Damon Brooks Associates

Welcome to Damon Brooks Associates

Damon Brooks Associates (DBA) is the only nationally recognized speakers bureau that exclusively represents professional speakers, entertainers, and trainers with a disability. DBA also holds the distinction of being one of the few small businesses that holds dual Certified Diversity

Damon Brooks Associates February 1, 2017January 22, 2018 History Read more

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Today's newsletter was inspired by @stephthehammer Today's newsletter was inspired by @stephthehammer, a fantastic keynote speaker, new author and adaptive fitness athlete and trainer. We are very excited to have her on our team. Check out her high energy virtual fitness classes or inquire about her interesting array of presentation topics and styles.
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