What causes Williams syndrome? Individuals with Williams syndrome usually are missing a small piece of chromosome 7. This rare genetic disorder occurs spontaneously in 1 out of every 7, 500 births. It is not a result of an inherited characteristic from the parents. First recognized in 1961, Williams syndrome affects males and females at equal… Read more Williams Syndrome
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Connecting Individuals With Disabilities With Meaningful Employment
The overall unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities is 12.7% (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Nov. 2012), and according to a report from the President’s Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities (2004), individuals with severe disabilities, such as an intellectual disability or autism, the unemployment rate fluctuates between 80-90%. It is clear that individuals with disabilities… Read more Connecting Individuals With Disabilities With Meaningful Employment
Service Animal Etiquette
A service animal is defined as an animal that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. The animal must be trained through a specialty organization, professional trainer, or by the owner to perform a specific task relating to the owner’s disability. Training a service… Read more Service Animal Etiquette
Including Children With Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities in Religious Education Classrooms
Inclusion in religious education: Why is it important? Being included means more than being in a community. It means being with a community. It means that the community is accessible and welcoming, and that all members have opportunities to share their gifts and contribute to the whole. Religious education classrooms often are places where participants… Read more Including Children With Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities in Religious Education Classrooms