^ Runner Spotlight: Karla Perez

Meet Karla! She is the super dedicated mom to sweet Luz who battles Rett Syndrome, a neurological disorder that mainly affects girls and robs them of their ability to speak, use their hands ... or run. She says she doesn't consider herself an athlete, but dictionary.com says an athlete is "a person trained or gifted in exer...

^ Prentke Romich Announces Sponsorship Of The ALS Associa...

Ohio-Based Company provides Communications Solutions for People Living with ALS Ohio-based Prentke Romich Company (PRC) today announced its sponsorship of The ALS Association, including its 2017 National ALS Advocacy Conference in May. PRC, a global leader in the development of augmentative and alternative communication (...

^ Study: Wait For Developmental Specialists Often 5 Month...

According to the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, the national average wait time for developmental pediatric evaluations is approximately 5 months. Of 244 hospitals listed, 140 unique programs were identified and called in English. One hundred four programs were reached. Ninety programs met inclusion...

^ PRC Partners With RettSyndrome.org

PRC is happy to announce it has partnered with with RettSyndrome.org. As part of its sponsorship, we will be on hand in nine national Strollathons, Rettsyndrome.org’s signature fundraising event, providing information and education to families. The Strollathon was first introduced in 2004 in only four locations &ndas...

^ Parents Lose IDEA Support When They Leave Public School...

Parents who pull their children out of public schools on the strength of a private school voucher could find themselves unknowingly giving up their rights to the very help they were hoping to gain. The New York Times reports that many parents may not realize that by abandoning public schools, they give up their protections...

^ Summer Camp

It's almost summer, and it's almost time for summer camp! Summer camp is a great opportunity for kids to learn independence, make friends, have fun…and be kids! Looking for a camp to attend? Visit our Summer Camps page to find a camp experience near you. Have an AAC-friendly summer camp you'd like to include? Subm...