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Tom Brady Goes Deep for Best Buddies

Advocacy, In the Media

From The Boston Globe

There was no talk of deflated footballs at the annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, which kicked off Friday evening with a flag football game at Harvard Stadium — and a tailgate party afterward hosted by the Food Network’s Guy Fieri (with bites provided by, among others, Steve DiFillippo of Davio’s). In addition to Tom Brady, who’s a Best Buddies Global Ambassador, Pats players and alums on the active roster for Friday’s game included Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski, Danny Amendola,Tedy Bruschi, Nate Solder, Jerod Mayo, Dan Koppen, and Scott Zolak. Celebs who planned to undertake the 100-mile cycle from Boston to Hyannis Port includedLauren Potter of “Glee,” actor Michael Chiklis, comedian Dane Cook, and a slew of pageant winners, notably Miss USA 2014 Nia Sanchez.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/names/2015/05/30/tom-brady-goes-deep-for-best-buddies/kZzKEnPikIHO10ayzc5dYM/story.html

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Google Putting Up Millions For Disability Initiative

Advocacy, In the Media

From Disability Scoop

Google is looking to address the needs of a billion people with disabilities worldwide and it’s putting big bucks behind the effort.

The Internet search giant said this week that Google.org — the company’s charitable arm — is offering up $20 million to nonprofits “using emerging technologies to increase independence for people living with disabilities.”

As part of the initiative dubbed “The Google Impact Challenge: Disabilities,” the company is also asking people with disabilities to suggest problems that they would like to see addressed with the grant money.

Read more at: http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2015/05/27/google-millions-disability/20337/

 

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Autism Speaks and Blue Man Group Partner for Special Performances

Advocacy, In the Media

From Autism Speaks

Boston Performance Date: Saturday, June 20th at 11am

As part of a year long partnership with Autism Speaks, Blue Man Group will donate a minimum of $25,000 toward autism awareness efforts and research to benefit families affected by autism.

Read more at: https://www.autismspeaks.org/news/news-item/blue-man-group-offers-sensory-friendly-performance-boston

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Charlestown Adaptive Sailing Days – Saturdays, July 11th and September 12th

Advocacy, In the Media

From Courageous Sailing

Presented by the Charlestown Waterfront Coalition, Courageous Sailing, and Piers Park Sailing Center.

Each year in July and September, Courageous organizes and runs Charlestown Adaptive Sailing Day in cooperation with the Charlestown Waterfront Coalition and Piers Park Sailing Center. Adaptive Sailing Days are an opportunity for adults and kids with any sort of disability to come out for a free one-hour sail with an instructor from Courageous Sailing or Piers Park Sailing Center. A hoyer lift and physically adaptive boats are available for participants who use wheelchairs. Families and friends are welcome, and lunch and bottled water are provided.

Read more at: http://courageoussailing.org/charlestown-adaptive-sailing-day

 

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Tracking Your Child

Health, Our Blog

I used one with my son for almost a year…

Tracking Options – Many families have been using tracking services for their family members who might wander, and others use these systems to allow the family member some independence. There are two types of tracking – radio frequency (RF) and global positioning system (GPS). Each has its advantages and drawbacks.

RADIO FREQUENCY
An advantage to radio frequency systems is the ability to track in areas where GPS may not reach, such as inside buildings with thick walls or densely wooded areas. A drawback is that families are not able to track the device themselves. Emergency rescue personnel must be called in to track RF devices. The primary RF tracking system is provided by the LoJack company out of Dedham MA and their program is called SafetyNet. LoJack acquired the Project Lifesaver program that was piloted through the Massachusetts Norfolk County Sheriff’s office and renamed it SafetyNet a few years ago. The cost: The fee for the device is about $100, then approximately $30 per month for monitoring. There are some waivers for the fee available through autism centers such as the ARC. www.safetynetbylojack.com 877-434-6384
Watch video to see how it works.

GPS
The main advantage of GPS tracking is the ability to do the tracking yourself. The drawback is that GPS does not work everywhere, but it is still an excellent option. There are several companies that offer this service. There are different kinds of devices and monitoring plans. Two companies that local families have recommended are GTX and LOK8U. GTX offers a shoe liner called Smart Sole that you place in your shoes. The smallest size they carry is a Mens size 5. The cost is $235 for the soles, then either $30 per month for tracking yourself, or $50 per month to both track yourself and have the company monitor as well. http://www.gtxcorp.com

LOK8U offers a bracelet device for $250 with a $30 per month fee. http://www.lok8u.com/

CELL PHONE GPS TRACKING
Almost every cell phone provider offers an app or program to track your cell phone such as Apple’s Find My iPhone, AT&t’s Family Map, Verizon Wireless’s Family Locator and Sprint’s Family Locator. Many families are using these services to monitor their loved one’s whereabouts. Check with your provider to see what is available.

There are also third party tracking programs that you can use with your cell phone. Prey is a free open-source application that can be used for both computers devices and smart phones. After you sign up for the service, you sync your devices with it and log into your account on a computer to start tracking. Prey is recommended for any Android or iOS device. https://preyproject.com/

For non-smartphones a GPS tracking service called AccuTracking is available. It costs $6 per month (less if you subscribe for a year). The service uses your phone’s built-in GPS to track the location of your phone. Log in to AccuTracking’s web interface from any internet-connected computer and it will immediately show you the location of your phone. http://www.accutracking.com/

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Under New Law, Self-Advocates To Train Police

Advocacy, In the Media

From Disability Scoop

Following the death of Ethan Saylor, a young man with Down syndrome, Maryland has enacted a law requiring police to be trained by self-advocates on how to interact with people with developmental disabilities. The Ethan Saylor Alliance for Self-Advocates as Educators law takes effect July 1.

Read more at: http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2015/05/13/under-new-law-train-police/20295/

 

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Tips for Kids to Overcome 50 Common Social Challenges

Health, Our Blog

One of our speakers at our Peer Project this year was Nadine Briggs, Director of Simply Social Kids, which helps kids with mild to moderate social difficulties overcome their challenges and navigate social situations. We love her book, written for kids – provides 10 steps for each of 50 common social challenges kids are likely to encounter.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1456313460?ref%5F=sr%5F1%5F3&qid=1433565526&sr=8-3&keywords=nadine%20briggs&pldnSite=1

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Play provides important foundations for social competence

Education, In the Media

From Down Syndrome Education International

The ability to get on with and learn from other children is hugely important for all children. Studies suggest that children with Down syndrome play with a playmate in ways expected for their cognitive level even though they have more delayed language. Further research is needed to explore how to compensate for language delays and promote age appropriate play.

Read more at: www.dseinternational.org/en-us/education21/21/

View all examples: www.dseinternational.org/en-us/education21/

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