“Safe Amidst the Frenzy: Guarding Your Identity“
Identity theft can have devastating impacts on your financial and personal well-being. It is especially important for persons with disabilities and their families to be diligent about protecting their personal information.
In partnership with Experian, the Financial Resilience Center at National Disability Institute held a webinar to inform individuals how they can protect themselves. Learn more about what steps to take if your identity is unfortunately stolen, common ways identity theft occurs and scams to avoid, and how to protect your personal information and stay safe online.
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Online Support Group For Autistic Adults
An online support group for autistic adults over 18 years meeting monthly over Zoom hosted by autistic facilitators. This group is hosted by autistic adults and supported by the National Autistic Society’s Greater Manchester Autism Consortium project. The group meet monthly over Zoom and is open to anyone who is autistic (with a diagnosis, self-identifying or awaiting a diagnsotic assessment)
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MouthPad Technology For Disabled Adults
The world’s first hands-free touchpad. The MouthPad^ is smart mouth wear that allows you to control your phone, computer, and tablet hands-free. Perched on the roof of your mouth, the device converts subtle head and tongue gestures into seamless cursor control and clicks.
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Strategies For Supporting Autistic Patients During Eye Exams
Eye exams can cause a lot of anxiety in families of autistic patients. Questions may arise about how your child will tolerate the exam and what to do if they need glasses. If your child has communication limitations or sensory sensitivities, you might wonder if they’ll be able to complete an eye exam.
Click here to read some tips and tricks to help you and your child make the eye exam appointment easier for both of you.
