Tag: developmental disabilities
House And Senate Members Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Enhance ABLE Accounts
[McMORRIS.HOUSE.GOV] Mother of a boy with Down Syndrome is among the senators who introduced bipartisan legislation to help individuals with disabilities and their families save for their futures »
The Benefits Of Unconventional Hiring Practices
[ENTREPRENEUR.COM] At Crazy Aaron's Puttyworld, make no mistake: Mike Crawford is the boss. With Down syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder, he's a perfect fit for a position in quality… »
Adele Fulfills Dream Of 12-Year-Old Girl With Autism By Inviting Her Onstage
[TIME.COM] She's 12-years old and has autism – but that didn't stop her from fulfilling her dreams… »
At The Rally!
The atmosphere here is positive and energized outside Governor Cumo's NYC office on Third Ave as S:US joins other agencies to advocate for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to… »
Joey Travolta Film Opens Doors For Adults With Disabilities
[CBS12] John Travolta's brother hired six individuals with autism as part of a film crew that travels across the country to work in summer film camps. »
To Punish Or Not To Punish…?
On February 19 Dr. Brian Iwata came to Hell's Kitchen to answer the question whether it is ever okay to use punishment (intrusive interventions) to shape the behavior… »
Advocacy At Work
Earlier this week S:US staff and representatives from our community of consumers joined the New York State Association of Community and Residential Agencies (NYSACRA) in Albany to meet… »
Empowering Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Through Technology
[Autism Spectrum News] For some individuals with developmental disabilities, the technological revolution has passed them by. But many of the individuals with DD who S:US serves are learning… »
No Limits
When he was very young the doctors diagnosed him as having a developmental disability. Then the kids in elementary started to bully him. And by the time he… »
Concert Raises Awareness of S:US
There are few things as heart-warming as a community coming together to support its vulnerable neighbors. So when Field Guides band member Benedict Kupstas approached Services for the… »