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After-school Programs for Teens with Special Needs: An Interview with the Founder and President of The Clubhouse

ByMarketing Director January 30, 2018February 7, 2018

The Clubhouse is a nonprofit organization currently specializing in after-school care for school-ages people with special needs and, newly, a day program for those out of the school system. The founder and President, Darlene Hollingsworth, made time to sit down and talk to us about what makes The Clubhouse different from day habilitation programs and special needs daycares, and what the future holds for The Clubhouse.

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5 Relaxation Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs

ByDigital Marketing Intern January 22, 2018January 22, 2018

Having a child with a disability can be isolating and frustrating. We want you to know that it’s natural to feel stressed. That goes for every parent. You are not a bad parent for needing some private time or having an activity for yourself.

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Special Needs Representation in Advertising

ByDigital Marketing Intern January 8, 2018

It is said that the average American sees 5,000 advertisements a day. Whether you believe that statement or not, we can agree we see a lot of ads. Think back: How many ads have you seen in the past day? How many included someone with special needs? “Not many” would be an understatement.

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Fitness for People with Special Needs

ByMarketing Director December 14, 2017August 15, 2020

Special Strong is a new business that specializes in teaching healthy habits to people with special needs. The founder and president, Daniel Stein, took time out of his busy, constantly-on-the-move schedule to sit down at a local Starbucks and have an interview with me. Here’s the heart and soul of Special Strong.

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Emerging Technology, Part 2: Intellectual Disabilities

ByDigital Marketing Intern November 20, 2017

When assistive technology for those that have special needs comes to mind, physical aids tend to be more commonly known. However, with the recent and rapid development of tablets and apps, many new options have been presented for those with Intellectual Disabilities.

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10 Ways to Bring out the Best in Students with Special Needs

ByDigital Marketing Intern November 16, 2017November 16, 2017

Understanding what a student needs to grow takes a little time and a little patience and sometimes just gaining experience throughout the years. Once you get a hang of inclusivity, it’s relatively smooth sailing from there. If your goal is to bring out the best in your students, we have some great pointers for how to bring out the best in your special needs students specifically!

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Fall Arts + Crafts: Projects You Can Do with Your Special Needs Child

ByDigital Marketing Intern November 15, 2017November 15, 2017

A great way to engage your children is through different sensory projects. Arguably the most enjoyable way to do that is via arts and crafts. You get to have fun using your brain and also come out with some pretty neat memorabilia items to store away and reminisce over later, or eventually turn into holiday ornaments for years to come.

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Digital Prowess for Adults with Special Needs: An Interview with the Co-founder of nonPareil Institute

ByMarketing Director October 24, 2017February 7, 2018

nonPareil Institute is a nonprofit organization that helps adults with Autism learn hirable skills, such as coding and other digital techniques. Gary Moore is the President and Co-founder of this organization, along with Dan Selec (the CEO and Founder), and Moore agreed to donate some of his time to us for an interview.

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Understanding the Cochlear Implant Controversy

ByDigital Marketing Intern October 19, 2017October 19, 2017

The last few decades have yielded a number of scientific advancements in the medical field, ensuring that natural problems that arise within humans can be altered or even completely “fixed”. One of those inventions includes cochlear implants.

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Special Needs Careers: Places That Are Known for Hiring People with Special Needs

ByDigital Marketing Intern October 19, 2017October 26, 2021

The three key components for being successful while searching for jobs and applying for positions you can really learn, grow and excel at is honesty, confidence and positivity. Unfortunately, not all of this is enough to get the actual job, you have to find places that are in need of new employees first and foremost!