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On Memorial Day, We Remember Those Who Served
On this Memorial Day, we remember all those who have died in service of our country. And we recognize the sacrifice of the hundreds and thousands who experience disabilities as a result of their service. Working with individuals and families who experience disabilities, we understand that, despite the service and sacrifice, there can still be
Read moreWhat does Autism Awareness mean to Oscar?
Meet Oscar! He enjoys his jobs – selling dog biscuits, and working at a restaurant. And he likes to hang out with Alessandra from Best Buddies. He receives a housing subsidy and support from the Community Habilitation staff at CFS. And yes, he is on the #autism spectrum (#ASD). Your support helps Oscar and more than 1,500
Read moreWho is Stella Young? And How Does She #choosetochallenge?
For #Women’s History + Development Disabilities Awareness Month #DDA month, we’re highlighting women who #choosetochallenge. This week, we’re sharing Stella Young’s amazing @TED Talk. CLICK HERE to watch the talk. Stella Young is a comedian and journalist who happens to go about her day in a wheelchair — a fact that doesn’t, she says, automatically
Read more#ChooseToChallenge With Us
March is an important month marking both Developmental Disabilities Awareness and Women’s History. At CFS, both of these areas come together under the theme “Choose to Challenge” (the theme for International Women’s Day this year.) With#ChooseToChallenge we want to cast a light on all who experience disability, especially women, and the ways they “choose to
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