LaunchAbility is a win-win for the differently-abled and their employers by Karyn Brodsky What provides the biggest sense of fulfillment in the workplace? I think most people could agree that it’s payment for doing a job you love and one that you’re good at. This is a challenge that everyone…
by Karyn Brodsky “What will happen to my autistic child after I am gone? Who will take care of him and keep him safe?” These are questions that surfaced in Dan Selec’s mind as his son Caleb grew up. At age two, Caleb was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder…
Bradley Rossel shines as a community leader. by Alicia Wanek A shooting star is described as a meteor that glows as it moves through the atmosphere. In Bradley Rossel’s acceptance speech for the Chesed Award from Chabad of Plano, he likened, what he calls, the “shooting stars” in basketball to the…
by Madison Cook Cane’s? Chipotle? Which Which? What about Scot’s Café? And no, Scot’s Café isn’t another new fast food joint. This café is far more special. Scot’s Café is part of the Transition Program for special needs students at Highland Park High School, in which students, ages…
Four teens share their heartwarming lessons in protectiveness, patience, acceptance, and love for their special siblings We often hear from the parents how much of their day-to-day attention is justifiably spent on their child with special needs. But, we wondered, what is it like to be the brother or sister? So…
LaunchAbility is a job-placement service for underserved and overlooked adults with cognitive disabilities. The non-profit organization places men and women with Autism, Down Syndrome, stroke, or significant learning disabilities who not only desire to join the workforce, but, with guidance and training, are more than able to do so….
PGA Golf Pro Harrison Frazar Shares a Special Bond with His Brother Kevin by Karyn Brodsky Kevin Frazar was born in 1975 when his older brother Harrison was just four years old. During the delivery, the doctors knew something was wrong with Kevin, but they didn’t know exactly what. They…