The act of gardening offers many benefits to our planet as well as its vast population. It is an activity that connects us to Mother Earth, provides us with both prismatic environments and nutritious goods, and is often a source of relaxation for most. In sum, gardening positively affects our overall well-being, both inside and out. However, the pastime, though very […]
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It All Starts With a Dream: Spotlight on Laura Medcalf
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing Communications “I want to be a Disney Princess.” Right away I knew Laura Medcalf and I were kindred spirits. Not only do we share a love for Disney but our favorite Disney Princess as well — Ariel. Like Ariel, Laura is strong-willed, independent and courageous. She has learned to do […]
Cool tools that help a teacher teach life skills to special needs students.
Shari Petersime has been a junior/high school life skills teacher for kids with special needs for many years. She has been teaching for a total of 38 years and currently teaches the life skills class at North Eastern Wayne High School in Fountain City, IN. She teaches the kids in this class how to cook, […]
#MoveInMay: Everyone Needs to Move for National Physical Fitness Month
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing Communications May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. It’s a great time to get moving and get committed to living a healthier and more active lifestyle! From the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCFSN), according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)’s Physical Activity […]
RESNA 2014 Annual Conference to be held in Indianapolis!
RESNA 2014 Annual Conference *Racing Towards Excellence in AT* is coming to Indianapolis!! Wade Wingler, Director of Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads, is a RESNA member and has attended the RESNA conference many times in the past. “Getting together with other professionals in the field of assistive technology to share ideas, learn from one […]
Autism Society of Indiana Provider
The Autism Society of Indiana is an agency whose mission is to raise awareness about autism. They provide information and referrals to families who are looking for assistance in finding doctors, educators, service organizations, state and local government agencies and also to other families who share similar experiences. They also focus on community awareness and educating […]