by Lisa A. Beach For adults with disabilities, independent travel poses unique challenges. At hotels, people who use wheelchairs need an accessible restroom so they can roll into the shower. At movie theaters, people with poor vision or mobility issues need ramps and good lighting to safely find a…
Nonprofit Veteran to Focus on Fundraising and Corporate Partnerships LaunchAbility, which helps people with learning and intellectual disabilities find work and lead independent lives, announced today the appointment of non-profit veteran Rick Van Hooser as its new executive director. Previously with Big Thought, Van Hooser brings his extensive fundraising experience…
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…