PBS

Sudden attention for Tim Walz’s son brings focus to challenges of people with learning disabilities

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An unexpected highlight of the Democratic National Convention on Night Three was an outburst of pride from the son of vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. “That’s my dad!” ...
The Argus on MSN

Nigella Lawson to attend launch of pioneering new pub that's close to her heart

Team Domenica was founded in 2016 after Baroness Monckton’s daughter, and Ms Lawson’s niece, Domenica - who has down’s ...
Hosted on MSN

Early deaths of people with learning disabilities 'shocking'

Not enough is being done to prevent the early deaths of people with learning disabilities, campaigners have said. Generally, people with learning disabilities die 20 years younger than those without ...
WHYY

Philly study focuses on learning how to use public transit as path to independence for people with learning disabilities

Luke Tomczuk, 28, of Philadelphia, is a member of a research team at Temple University studying the effectiveness of Chance to Ride, a training curriculum and program designed to teach young adults ...
WESH

Orlando 'RAISE' program teaches life skills to young people with disabilities

ENOUGH TO DO IN LIFE, BUT IMAGINE DOING IT IF YOU’RE DOING IT WITH DISABILITIES. SO WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP THE LIFE SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN A JOB OR IN LIFE? AS WESH 2’S ...
Forbes

The Business Benefits Of Hiring People With Disabilities

In today’s competitive economy, companies are constantly seeking new ways to innovate, increase productivity and build strong, resilient teams. One of the most powerful yet often overlooked strategies ...
WHYY

Sudden fame for Tim Walz’s son focuses attention on challenges of people with learning disabilities

“That’s my dad!” 17-year-old Gus Walz could be seen exclaiming Wednesday night. He stood, tears streaming down his face, and pointed to his father, the governor of Minnesota. Democratic vice ...