As we round the corner into the winter months, we all need virtual events and activities to help keep us safe but still connected to the community around us. Check out these great opportunities our community (and beyond!) has to offer from the comfort of your home! Read More ›
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Akron Zoo to host Inclusion Day March 2
By Megan Becka, special to cleveland.com
Posted Feb 21, 2020
AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zoo, in partnership with the Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities, is offering free admission to guests who wear orange to the zoo on Monday, March 2 for Inclusion Day. Read More ›
Scouts: Be Prepared. Be Inclusive
Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is an organization rich in history. Their motto, Be Prepared, sums up the organization’s desire to create a good foundation in kids. Scouting develops skills, confidence, leadership and the good judgement that will guide young men and women throughout their adult lives. While the Scouts have made news in recent years for being inclusive to girls and boys, did you know that the Scouts are also inclusive to kids of all abilities? Read More ›
Social Stories: A child’s best friend to new opportunities
Ever get nervous before a big event? Maybe you’re going to be around people you’ve never met or experience something new for the first time? We can all relate to that building anxiousness of the unknown. This feeling can be intensified for children with disabilities or sensory sensitivities. Fortunately, there are some tools you can use to help prep your little one for a wonderful new experience. That’s where social stories come in. Read More ›