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Autism Friendly Performance of WICKED!

Posted on 11/06/2017 by Admin

Saturday, February 3, 2018 2:00pm • Benedum Center Tickets $19-$49 The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to present this very special AUTISM-FRIENDLY performance of WICKED. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is Continue Reading →

Posted in General Information, Outside Sources | Tagged autism, Broadway, music, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, PNC, theater | Leave a reply

Portrayal of Autism in Entertainment

Posted on 09/15/2017 by Admin

How characters with autism got starring roles on TV’s ‘Good Doctor,’ ‘Atypical,’ ‘Claws’ As autism has increased in frequency and recognition in society, TV is welcoming more characters with the condition. Continue Reading →

Posted in General Information | Tagged atypical, autism, claws, Entertainment, film, good doctor, tv | Leave a reply

LetGo

Posted on 08/10/2017 by Admin

We have all seen the Letgo ad for the app that urges people to “letgo” of a sentimental  item they have held onto for years.  But how do we “letgo” Continue Reading →

Posted in Jewish Family & Children's Service | Tagged autism, bipolar disorder, disney, family, journey, Letgo, Travel | Leave a reply

Tapping the Power of Neurodiversity

Posted on 05/01/2017 by Admin

Neurodiversity. It’s a term that’s increasingly familiar to those in the workforce diversity and inclusion sphere, and for good reason. It’s about the strategic integration of people with neurological disabilities Continue Reading →

Posted in General Information, Outside Sources | Tagged autism, jobs, Neurodiversity, US Department of Labor | Leave a reply

Toronto ReelAbilities Film Festival: Adam’s Bar Mitzvah

Posted on 04/07/2017 by Admin

An inventive animated and live action documentary explores the inner sensory experiences of autism ReelAbilities Film Festival brings together the community to promote awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories Continue Reading →

Posted in General Information, Outside Sources | Tagged autism, documentary, film, Film Pittsburgh, J-Film Festival, ReelAbilities | Leave a reply

Oscar Nominated Documentary

Posted on 01/27/2017 by Admin

While La La Land is getting most of the Oscar nomination buzz, disability advocates and allies are cheering for Life, Animated–one of five movies nominated for best documentary feature by Continue Reading →

Posted in General Information, Outside Sources | Tagged Academy Awards, Animated, Arts, autism, Entertainment, Life, movies, The New York Jewish Week | Leave a reply
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Heidelberg apartments are for adults with autism — and others

Posted on 08/23/2016 by Admin

Connections posted about the David Wright Apartments back in May of this year. If you missed the May 2nd deadline for applications have no fear, Applications are still being accepted Continue Reading →

Posted in General Information | Tagged ADA, affordable, autism, David Wright Apartments, housing, Special Needs | Leave a reply

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