They’re up to something special in Massachusetts. It’s time to get acquainted with Special Faces, the company that is run by and for individuals with special needs, disabled veterans, and the disenfranchised. The home of this seasons hottest new fashion item, they are designing and manufacturing shoelaces that bring some pop and uniqueness to an…
Eugenio reached out to Family to Family for help gaining services for his 22 year old non-verbal son with autism. As a single dad, he had returned to the Houston area and was having a hard time connecting with the right resources due to his limited English proficiency. He reached out to F2F’s spanish speaking…
Before we were introduced to Plugged In, we just couldn’t see a way for our son to do anything like this. Plugged In has brought Andrew a gift. Because of their loving approach, and the program that began because of their own kids, Sandra Rizkallah and Tom Pugh have brought the gift of their love…
Waking up in the morning and feeling like you have a purpose to your day or something to look forward to is essential to mental health. Our little achievements on a daily basis, such as driving to the store for groceries, brushing our teeth, or going on a daily walk, are, in fact, not that…
Mickey Palmieri loves what he does for work, and it shows when he’s on duty at his job at the Bally’s Twin River Casino. “Not only have our guests responded to him, but he has also had an impact on our employees,” said Marc Crisafulli, former vice president of Twin River Worldwide Holdings. He greets…
HISTORY of THE HUBCAPS The HUB Houston was established in 2015 as a non-residential program supporting neurodiverse teenagers and young adults as they navigate their personal journey through academics, employability, community involvement and care. Our mission is to build a sense of real belonging for everyone and use those relationships to discover and practice individual…
Every year, I participate in a charity bike ride to raise awareness and funds for autism. I ride not only for my son, Noah, but also for families with autistic children, their family, and friends. I ride to raise awareness of autism and to support families like mine. I ride to raise funds for research…
Avondale’s impact on individuals, like Andrew, has been truly transformative. This incredible organization has played a vital role in shaping Andrew’s life, turning him into a kind, confident, and happy 25-year-old man. Avondale’s unwavering support and patience have provided the stability that Andrew needed to thrive. Not only has Avondale positively influenced Andrew, but it…
Meet Victor Victor, a young man with autism, has grown up with KEEN. He has been a KEEN athlete for the past 10 years and participates in KEEN’s Sports programs in Baltimore. Victor likes to play and have fun, but he also has limited social skills and verbal capabilities. And his attention span is short.…
Upcounty Community Resources, Inc. is a small but mighty nonprofit serving several hundred adults living with Autism, I/DD and other exceptionalities. We create inclusive social, therapeutic, respite, life skills and WORKS job skills building. While we cannot guarantee our community partners will hire our adults, we aim to equip attendees with skills in a variety…