Elevating Those With Down Syndrome
October is the official month designated to create awareness about Down’s Syndrome. We would specifically like highlight the accomplishments of those with Downs and hopefully inspire others to recognize what an incredible asset they can be to your workplace, community or organization. According to the Better Health Channel, “People with Down syndrome often have their […]
What We Insisted To Be Included in IEP Meetings for our Autistic Son
Focus on the positive not the negative or perceived shortcomings. According to this parent, “For every characteristic that can be classified as a “problem”, there’s a flip side – something that actually works as a benefit for my son. It’s part of his strengths.” Read more from the Mighty. “During an IEP, the child’s strengths […]
Be Inclusive. Be A Friend!
What does it mean to be a friend? It’s National Bullying Prevention Month! That’s why we wanted to take a moment to encourage you to make a difference with your students. As a teacher, it’s impossible to know each interaction that takes place inside and outside of the classroom. Bullying prevention is difficult when you […]
Prepare Students with Disabilities for Opening Doors
According to a recent article in Disability Scoop “Corporate America is increasingly working to include people with disabilities with a new report finding that a growing number of companies are actively recruiting from this population. In a survey of 110 companies that collectively account for 5 percent of the nation’s workforce, 95 percent reported that they […]
It’s National Sewing Month!
Don’t miss out on a great learning experience for your students. Did you know that tens of millions of Americans sew at home? Whether for personal use, community service or for a home business, sewing is a great skill to know. Please visit http://www.nationalsewingmonth.org for a wealth of information to share in your classroom. If […]
Education Associates Announces WIOA Solutions for Pre-ETS Services
Project Discovery’s Life and Work Skills Solutions prepare students to be workforce ready. This year U.S. schools, job coaches, vocational rehabilitation counselors and transition coordinators are working hard to comply with the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) mandates. Education Associates has designed a new WIOA Solution Package to […]
How Can Project Discovery Help My Students Be Job Ready?
Back-to-School Strategies For Students with Disabilities
Going back to school is not easy for any student. The prospect of a new school environment and new routines can be especially daunting for students with disabilities. What will my classroom look like? Where will my locker be? Will my locker be too high? What will my teacher be like? What will my school […]
Franklin, the Service Dog, Happily Serves His Companion with MS
In honor of Assistance Dog Week, we are honoring Franklin, who is Susan Maziarz’s service dog. Shortly after Susan was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis she began to feel the effects of the debilitating disease and became wheelchair dependent. The former nurse and mom felt helpless – even useless at times. Fortunately, Susan was introduced […]
New Netflix Series to Feature Teenager on the Autism Spectrum
Ever wonder what it is like to experience life as a teenager on the autism spectrum? Is it really that much different from the trials and tribulations of any teenager? You can follow the story of high-school senior Sam Gardner as he navigates his way to becoming more independent. “Sam decides its time to go on […]