This theatre company is for people with all abilities and there are are quite a few actors with Down syndrome in this play. It is a fun summer show! The Unique Theatre Company, a company of artist that aspire to promote community integration through the arts, presents 2 Love. All performances are taking place at
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Adaptive Theatre, Dance & Vocals Workshop
THE ATA THEATRE & ACADEMY OF THEATRE ARTS Fundamentals of Musical Theatre – for Adults with Developmental Disabilities This one-hour class allows adults with developmental disabilities to begin learning all that is a part of musical theatre. During this class students will learn vocals, dancing,and acting through many fun and exciting theatre exercises. This class
HOT TOPIC! What is an Exit Summary – Part 2
Students receiving Special Education services will receive an Exit Summary upon graduation. This is meant to be a description of the student’s overall current skills, abilities, limitations and needs. Academic achievement and functional performance should show the student’s current level of performance, strengths, abilities, interests and needs in subject (i.e math, reading) and skill (i.e.
Disabled bicyclist rides for a cause
John Robinson lives by what he preaches. His message: “Don’t let your disability stop you from pursuing your dreams whether you want to be a doctor a lawyer or anything else.” Born a congenital amputee, Robinson has faced many challenges, but he is grateful to his friends and family for encouraging him to pursue his
Full Access Travel: WNYer uses disability to help others
Nick Heilig is Buffalo born and bred. He likes to travel. He likes to go out to eat. He likes to go to sporting events. But Nick has a disability that keeps him in a wheel chair and that makes all those things he lies a little bit harder to do. “There’s been a lot
Erie County Department of Social Services Announces Fatherhood Connection
Parenting and Personal Development for Fathers and Father Figures ERIE COUNTY, NY— The Erie Department of Social Services has announced Fatherhood Connection: Men’s Parenting and Personal Development Group. This 13 week series of classes empowers men of any age, fathers, and father figures to be better parents to the children in their lives. The Fatherhood
App helps those with special needs make friends
It’s not always easy to make new friends, especially if you’re living with a disability. Now there’s a new app that can make a difference in someone’s life. It’s called the Friendi app, and it connects parents of people who have special needs, so they can connect their sons and daughters with friends. The app
HOT TOPIC! What is an Exit Summary? Part 1
Every student receiving Special Education services leaving school with one of the following will receive an exit summary: Diploma Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC) Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) High School Equivalency Diploma (TASC) The Student Exit Summary should be completed during the final year of high school but must be completed and
Cartoon in the works featuring heroes with disabilities
There is a new cartoon in the works for kids with disabilities. It’s called “Team Supreme.” Each member has an individual superpower, and it’s tied to their disability. The cartoon is still in the beginning stages. One character, Zeek, has autism. His power is the ability to slow time down to a snail’s pace, and
Transition Age Youth and Mental Health Resources
Recently Parent Network had the honor and privilege to host a Webinar for New York State Transition Partners on Transition Age Youth and Mental Health Resources. Our guest speaker was Karl Shallowhorn, Director of Community Advocacy for the Mental Health Association of Erie County and Compeer Buffalo. He is a New York State Credentialed Alcoholism and