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6 College Scholarships for Students with Learning Disabilities
February 28, 2017
For many families, creating a college plan for a child with disabilities is a challenging process. Finding the right school that addresses your child's specific needs requires a great deal of research. The added layer of costs for higher education makes for a more stressful experience. However, these 6 college scholarships can help bring financial…
Read moreTo Parents and Caregivers, with Love from Exceptional Lives
February 14, 2017
Valentine’s Day brings an entire month of love, appreciation, and warmth. It is a time when some celebrate, and others give a little extra care to those who matter most.This Valentine’s Day, the Exceptional Lives team wants to thank you and express our admiration for all that you do for those in your life…
Read moreFixations for Those with Autism Have Positive Effects in Later Life, Study Shows
February 7, 2017
Whether it is trains, elevators, or film, the preferred interests of those with autism bring about a unique way of interacting with the world. The reasons why those with autism choose to prefer certain objects, concepts, and language is something that is challenging to define. However, a new study shows that these fixations have…
Read moreParent Leadership in Autism Network (PLAN) Offers Support to Caregivers of Children with Autism
December 14, 2016
For the past four years, the Parent Leadership in Autism Network (PLAN) program at Boston Medical Center (BMC) has assisted and guided numbers of parents and caregivers of children/adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. This peer-to-peer mentorship program provides opportunities to discuss experiences, share resources, and give support to those in the urban and suburban…
Read moreUnlocking Dyslexia: NPR’s 4-Part Podcast
December 12, 2016
NPR's 4-part podcast, "Unlocking Dyslexia" dives into the misconceptions and realities of what it is like to have dyslexia. Gabrielle Emanuel shares with listeners varying perspectives, experiences, and discoveries relating to this complex disorder. Have a listen to all 4 podcasts and learn something new about a disability that affects millions of people nationwide.Millions…
Read moreSpecial Offers and Discounts for People with Disabilities
December 6, 2016
When it comes to money, the everyday expenses for people with disabilities can be overwhelming for both the mind and wallet. Fortunately, those at CouponChief have created a resource for people with disabilities that helps them find special offers and discounts in their area.Their approach to these types of discounts is: "'As with our…
Read moreFederal Employment Stats Pass Hiring Goal for People with Disabilities
November 3, 2016
In 2010, President Obama shared a plan that hoped to hire 100,000 people with disabilities over the next five years.This week, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management stated that the federal government has hired 154,000 people with disabilities in the United States, between 2011 and 2015 -- far passing Obama's original goal.Of these positions, 2/3 of…
Read moreSSI Benefits to Go Up in 2017
October 24, 2016
Due to a rise in the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in the United States, persons with disabilities who recieve Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will see a 0.3% payment increase -- starting in January 2017. This increase will affect the 8 million people in the United States who currently SSI benefits.Want to see if your child qualifies for SSI…
Read moreWhat My Daughter with Autism Taught Me About Empathy
October 24, 2016
What started as just another night of reading before bed turned into an eye-opening experience for one mother and her daughter with autism. She learns that her daughter's struggle with reading emotions or feelings is not because she doesn't care - she just doesn't want to assume how the other person is feeling.This one moment between…
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