A Florida mother who took her 13-year-old daughter to see their neighbor’s Christmas lights had no idea that the festive display would have such a large impact on the teenager Continue reading Florida Mom Says Neighbor’s Christmas Display Inspired Non-Verbal Daughter with Autism to Speak
Cruises can be a dazzling display of lights and sound with an overwhelming amount of things to do – and for some people with autism, ADHD, PTSD, Down Syndrome and other sensory disabilities, that can lead to sensory overload. But Continue reading Carnival Cruise Line now certified as ‘Sensory Inclusive’
Voice computing is the future of tech— devices like smart-home systems and internet-enabled speakers are leading a shift away from screens and towards speech Continue reading Google Seeks Help From People With Down Syndrome
Pro golfer Brandon Matthews was preparing to advance to one of golf’s biggest tournaments—all he had to do was sink a simple putt. The 25-year-old golfer had been in a sudden-death playoff match in Argentina on the PGA Tour in Mexico last month when Continue reading Golfer Embraces Fan With Down Syndrome Whose Yell Caused Him to Lose Crucial Game-Making Shot
By Terri Moon Cronk
After raising her children, Judith Roma Tuazon wanted to go to work for the federal government. “I wanted to give back to the government, and especially to the Navy, because Continue reading Workforce Recruitment Program Gives This Mom Her ‘Can-Do Attitude’ Back
By Kat Castagnoli, Editor, DIVERSEability Magazine
Seeing people with disabilities on a TV series, the big screen or even in commercials hasn’t always been the norm. Actor portrayals have been more typical than Continue reading Stepping into the Limelight
After more than two decades of working for the Coca-Cola Company, actor Vincenzo Piscopo knows what it means to leverage opportunities for people with disabilities within a Continue reading Disability in the Workplace: It’s on Us
Ahead of his big night, hundreds of special events across the country will offer kids with disabilities a chance to visit with Santa Claus in a calmer setting. Continue reading Santa Offering Sensory-Friendly Events Nationwide
When Patricia Saucier was a teenager, she felt as if her life story would be defined by what she could not do.As a child, she was diagnosed with an intellectual disability. By the time she Continue reading Bank Began Hiring People With Disabilities 20 Years Ago, And It Paid Off
This October, TIAA employees celebrated National Disability Employment Awareness Month by giving back to the community and candidly sharing the triumphs and challenges of living with disabilities Continue reading Making a Difference and Influence through Diverse Abilities at TIAA
