The Special Olympics brings the spectacle of sport and human achievement to the Middle East March 15-19. Though played out on the Arabian Gulf, the impact of the courage displayed on the fields, unified competition, and strides into promoting healthcare for the most underserved on the globe will send ripples across the seas. Here are 3 important ways Special Olympics Abu Dhabi will transform society. Ways Special Olympics Abu Dhabi Will Transform Society 50 years and the Power of One Special Olympics turned 50 this past year. It is hard … [Read more...]
Tips for Becoming an Effective Autism Advocate
Has autism spectrum disorder touched your life? Given the current statistics from the CDC, (1 in 59) it is quite possible your child, relative, neighbor, or you yourself have connections to this disorder. If autism is personal, action must follow. Changing the world, including its level of awareness, understanding, and inclusion, takes thoughtful and unified steps. And passion. Though I am far from a professional advocate, I have learned much from my year as an Autism Speaks Volunteer Advocacy Ambassador. Here are my tips for becoming an … [Read more...]
Why I Team Up! with Autism Speaks
** Updated February 25th, 2015 for the 10th anniversary of Autism Speaks Running with my boy in tow. It's personal. With the recent, (and to most of us not unexpected), announcement by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention that in 2008 one child in 88 received an autism spectrum diagnosis (in 2015, that number has increased to 1 in 66), it confirms that few Americans have been left untouched by this prevalent disorder. If you are among the now millions of parents in this country with a child on the spectrum, … [Read more...]