The American with Disabilities Act
The American with Disabilities Act is a federal civil rights law that was created to help prevent individuals with disabilities from being discriminated against. The ADA ensures that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as individuals...
Before Alexandra founded Different & Able, she had to overcome some of her own differences.
As a child, Alexandra had difficulty with fine and gross motor skills, her speech was delayed and she had learning difficulties. To overcome her physical weaknesses, Alexandra participated in occupational and physical therapy.
To accelerate her speech and language skills, Alexandra worked with a speech therapist. Finally, when school became hard to keep up with on her own, she worked with a neuropsychologist, focusing on skills to succeed in the classroom. Alexandra persevered with the help of her parents
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Finding Meaning in Everyday Moments
In a fast-paced world where we have a million things on our minds and our to-do lists, it can be easy to miss the small, meaningful moments in life. These moments serve as reminders that life is full of love, human connection, and things to be...
D&A Sees The Rockettes
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