Lots of children call her “grandma.” She gets recognized outside of the classroom, like when she’s out doing her grocery shopping. Youngsters run up to her in public, sometimes to the shock of their parents, who don’t recognize the person their child is hugging tightly. Belinda Williams, 68, has grown …
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On Friday, kids were joyfully screaming as they pushed each other around on a purple playground spinner. Smiles beamed across their faces after popping out of an orange slide and laughs could be heard as their parents pushed them on a swing. After the city closed it in 2020 to …
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More than 90 organizations gathered at Trinity United Methodist Church on Feb. 4 for the fourth annual Disability Resource Expo, which started as a Facebook group where parents could share information about services for their children.
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After crossing the finish line with aching muscles and a rapid-beating heart, Chris Nikic knew he had proven himself yet again. The 23-year-old athlete with Down syndrome was the first Special Olympics Florida athlete to complete the second annual Race for Inclusion at Flavet Field Saturday. Special Olympics Florida collaborated …
Read More »State Sen. Jeff Brandes says the school's move to name a single finalist wasn't what he intended.
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Due to the current economic crisis, prices on produce and products have not only increased in grocery stores but for specialty agribusinesses.
Read More »State Rep. Ralph Massullo told a newspaper of the plan on Wednesday.
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While her experiences unfolded within north central Florida justice systems and Lowell prison, the filmmakers say this is a nationwide issue.
Read More »The number is scheduled to launch later this month.
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National suicide prevention hotlines are bracing for an influx of calls when the new, shorter number – 988 – launches. Some advocates are asking whether the hotline will be ready to serve people with autism.
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