News 12 investigative reporter Tara Rosenblum spoke with people who claim the train station in Suffern is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Among them was Zachary Masters, Program Advocate at BRIDGES.
#TakeTheMaskOff Campaign Created to Encourage Autistics to ‘Unmask’
View the complete article. Most everyone knows what it’s like to adapt to a social situation or change your behavior slightly to make a good first impression. Sometimes, this leads to what many in the autism community call “masking.” No matter if you’re neurodiverse or neurotypical, most of us have tweaked our personality in certain situations […]
Hope Fest Festival – August 25, 2018
August 25, 2018-Mission Church, 11 Division Avenue, Nyack, NY will host a Hope Fest Festival. They will offer: Backpacks w/school supplies, car seats, children’s haircuts, food baskets, health screenings, eye exams, pre-natal care, blood pressure screening & Diabetes/stroke prevention.
Thursday, July 26th – Disability Awareness Day
Thursday, July 26th marked the 28th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In recognizing this important event, Rockland County, the Rockland County Legislature and the Town of Clarkstown issued proclamations making that day Disability Awareness Day. Thank you to County Executive Ed Day, Chairman of the Legislature Toney L. Earl, and Town Supervisor […]