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Communication and relationship building (Chris Klein)
Chris Klein does not speak verbally. Yet he recently delivered a TED talk that racked up 1500 YouTube hits in its first 5 days. Chris is an insightful and eloquent communicator who uses AAC...
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New pathways to employment
The harsh reality is that employment rates for people with disabilities are shockingly low. According to a January 2012 Bureau of Labor Statistics report, only 20% of persons with disabilities ages...
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Quinn Bradlee & the Friends of Quinn Community
Quinn Bradlee couldn’t find what he was looking for – so he created it! Friends of Quinn (FOQ) is an online community for young adults with learning differences and those who love them. Over several...
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Once a person really belongs: Sarah Stup speaks out about community
Rare is the voice – gentle, strong, and true – that opens wide both mind and heart – like petals of a single flower. Sarah Stup touches truth in us. Sarah is an acclaimed poet, essayist, and author of...
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Online Community & Resources for Youth with Mental Health Challenges
Young self advocates are finding power in connection. Strength of Us (SofU) is an online community organized by young people through NAMI – the National Alliance on Mental Illness. SofU is designed to...
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Turn Your Idea of “Service” on its Head! How Kids Can Learn By Serving
Here’s a challenge for our kids: “Think not what your family and community can do for you, but what you can do for your family and community.” (John F. Kennedy, adapted) This isn’t an either-or...
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