How a Family Car Wash Has Changed the Lives of People With Autism
Like many people with autism, Andrew D’Eri had a hard time finding a job.
Then, his father, a veteran entrepreneur, and older brother, who had recently finished business school, had an idea: What if they opened business employed mostly by people with autism?
“We wanted to build … an example big and bold and out there that other companies could go ahead and want to emulate,” Andrew’s brother Tom D’Eri, 25, told ABC News, adding that they wanted to find a business that would educate the community by putting autistic employees in front of the customers.
They opened the Rising Tide Car Wash in Parkland, Florida, in 2013, and today they employ 35 autistic men and women!
2015-Gardening from a chair is practical & enjoyable!
Want to make your life a little greener? Start with a garden. The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation have great adaptive gardening tips for people living with paralysis featured in the Reeve Health Minute series.
For most people, a few simple adaptive practices can make gardening from a chair practical, easy, and highly enjoyable.
Take a look at our gardening videos and see if this is the activity for you.
You’ll get to spend time outside, connect with others, and make sure your meals are full of delicious, healthy fruits and vegetables.
Wendy Crawford, founder of mobileWOMEN.org and the Raw Beauty Project, shares her special adaptive gardening tips in each episode. Running only a few minutes long, each video is packed with great information. Now it’s up to you!
View one video or the whole series:
The gardening series is part of our popular Reeve Health Minute videos. Thousands of people around the world have accessed these videos to learn more about adaptive practices from swimming, to cooking, and improving your mind.
Each episode is full of actionable tips for individuals living with paralysis to improve their health and wellness.
Enjoy the warmer weather and go spend some time outside in the sun.
Happy gardening!
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation ChristopherReeve.org
“I Love My Playground” Party
Please come share a fun time at the Playground! Registration not required, but appreciated.
2014 Operation Prop “Let’s Go Flying!”
Via the “Operation Prop” Website
Come out and Join Operation Prop!
Saturday, May 17, 2014
10 AM – 2 PM
Stennis International Airport, 7250 Stennis Airport Drive, Kiln, MS 39556
OperationProp.com
MISSION
To empower people with disabilities and Wounded Warriors to achieve outrageous potential.
VISION
To improve the lives of people with disabilities and Wounded Warriors by eliminating both real and perceived barriers that prevent them from achieving goals and living lives to the fullest.
CORE VALUES (RISK)
R – Respect for the dignity and potential of people.
I – Innovation in thinking and doing.
S – Service to others.
K- Kindness in all things.
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
“Let’s Go Flying!”
Flying in an airplane can be life-changing and bring new adventures. It builds confidence and instills self-esteem to take on the challenges living with special needs can bring. Flying high above the ground puts things in a new perspective for many and opens new horizons that were not seen before.
Operation PROP is a gathering of pilots with a special purpose – to offer people of all ages with disabilities the opportunity to break the bonds of earth and experience the joy of flight.
PROP stands for People Reaching Outrageous Potential, and that is exactly what happens at a “Let’s Go Flying” event!
2014 Annual GCDSS Easter Egg Hunt
Come join GCDSS at their annual Easter Egg Hunt! Located at the Biloxi VFW on 288 Veterans Ave. Enjoy taking pictures with the Easter Bunny, super lunch, special drinks, and a fantastic egg hunt! For more information call (228)-547-9104.
Download this year’s flier
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2014 DC Earth Day Playground Party
Please “Save the Date” for a Playground Planting Party
(also called the “I Love My Playground Party”) at the Disability Community Playground,
Hwy 53, Gulfport, on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, from 10:00-1:00.
Lunch will be provided.
Download the Flier for the Earth Day Playground Party
2014 Biloxi Challenger Baseball
For children and adults with mental and physical challenges
•Opening ceremonies are March 22 at 8:30 a.m.
•Games every Tuesday at the A.J. Holloway Sports Complex; 6 p.m. for youth age division and 7 p.m. for adult division.
•Registration is free and uniforms are given to all the players.
•Challenger League is co-sponsored by Little League Incorporated.
•All players will be assisted at the games by players of the Major Little League teams.
To register or for further information
contact Cheryl Bell, Director of Parks & Recreation at 388-7170 or email at cbell@biloxi.ms.us.
Visit us online at biloxi.ms.us/pr
2014 Virtual Job Fair: March 25 – 27
via VirtualLinks.org
How to Sign Up for Virtual Job Fair
AbilityLinks.org VIRTUAL JOB FAIR
TUESDAY, MARCH 25 to THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014
JOB SEEKERS
- POST/UPDATE YOUR RESUME. (If new to AbilityLinks, you will also need to create an account.)
- CLICK LINK TO SUBMIT SIGN UP FORM
EMPLOYERS
- POST A CURRENT JOB(s). (If new to AbilityLinks, you will also need to create an account.)
CLICK LINK TO SUBMIT SIGN UP FORM.
Tips: Your job posting(s) must be current.
If you add jobs after submitting the sign up form, resubmit the form to include the new jobs.
Before the job fair you will receive live chat information.
Have a question or need assistance?
Director, AbilityLinks Program
26W171 Roosevelt Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Tel. 630:909-7440
Fax: 630:909-7441
Email: kskord@abilitylinks.org
Information Specialist
26W171 Roosevelt Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Tel: 630:909-7443
Fax: 630:909-7441
Email: jduvall@abilitylinks.org
Information Specialist
26W171 Roosevelt Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Tel: 630:909-7444
Fax: 630:909-7441
Email: boconnor@abilitylinks.org