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A Smarter Way to Stay Cool — Tiny, Smartphone-Controlled Air Conditioner
This cool invention designed for beating the heat is becoming a hot commodity.
By shedding bulk, weight, and the typical boxy, industrial look, the Noria...
Disabled Man Turns His Love of Walking into a Source of Income
There weren’t a lot of jobs suited to Russell Carey, so the young man with autism, who also suffers from seizures, was given the chance...
Man Invents Glow-in-the-Dark Toilet Seat So You Don’t Need to Turn on Lights
When Dave Reynolds’ family laughed at him for falling off the toilet in the dark, he created a glow-in-the-dark toilet seat and laughed all...
Pageant Contestant Suffers Seizure, Gets Back Up, Finishes Competition
The audience was stunned when this pageant contestant suffered a seizure and collapsed on stage, but perhaps was even more surprised when she returned to...
Quiet Hour Instituted at Grocery Store is Gift for Autistic Shoppers
Imagine a superstore so quiet you could “hear a pin drop.” It'll be a reality when an Asda store in Manchester, England starts a weekly...
‘I Am Odd, I Am New’: Autistic Boy Writes Breathtaking Poem About Differences
Ben Giroux could not contain his excitement when his 5th grade teacher gave an assignment for National Poetry Month.
Typically, the 10-year-old boy isn't very...
Audience Joins Autistic Boy in Song To Ease His Nerves (WATCH)
This autistic child was having a hard time 'letting go' of his nerves while singing a Frozen song – that's when the audience lent him their voices for help.
Learning Disabilities Don’t Mean You Can’t Perform Intense Shakespeare Speeches (WATCH)
The Globe Theater is being blessed by outstanding performances from their actors – actors that happen to be disabled.
Meghan Trainor Fights Body Image With Song (WATCH)
In the last four years, Grammy winner Megan Trainor went from a shy body-conscious teen to a renowned pop star and body-positive activist.
Having low...
How To Make Holiday Travel Less Stressful for Children w/ Special Needs
Parents of children with special needs do an amazing job of juggling many different factors while keeping calm and providing their children with amazing...
Autistic, Deaf, or Tired, Santa Proves To Be Perfect Lap For Any Child
Whether children on his knee are autistic, deaf or just plain sleepy, Santa Claus has a knack for knowing just what to do to...
This Teacher Gives Compliments to Every Student, Each Morning -Watch
The world could learn a lot from this special education teacher in Florida.
He doesn’t start his lessons until he has complimented every student in...
Autistic Teen Saves Choking Friend With Help From SpongeBob
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and teaches kids how to save lives? SpongeBob Squarepants.
Brandon Williams, an autistic teenager, used the Heimlich...
Once Speechless, Teen Finds Loud Calling Among Veterans at VA Hospital
Aidan Knaus is quite the chatterbox.
He doesn’t simply push patients from one place to the next. His intense interest in striking up long conversations has...
Girl With Special Needs Starts A Thriving Business Based on an Inability to Read
An Australian woman who was born with Down Syndrome and a mild form of autism, has built a business based on her low level of reading...
8 Stories of Cops Being Absolutely Awesome in 2015
From coaching little league to handing out gift cards to strangers in need, these officers made us freeze, put our hands above our heads, and...
Four Athletes Who Totally Crushed It At The 2015 Special Olympic Games
As closing ceremonies commence, we’d like to be able to shine a spotlight on all 6,500 Special Olympics competitor—but these four inspiring individuals stood...
How A Police Officer Made My Autistic 6-Year-Old Son’s Dream Come True
My son Brock was diagnosed in 2014 with Autism-SPD-impulsivity control issues. He has severe anxiety which makes it difficult to communicate with strangers. This...
Three-Legged Goldendoodle That Cheated Death Now Changes Lives
Hope is no ordinary dog. After nearly being killed 2 years ago, she’s using her new ‘leash’ on life to help others.
The 6-year-old Goldendoodle...
Pit Bull Love Prompts Autistic Teen to Kiss Mom for First Time
Evidence that Pit Bulls are actually incredibly sweet just keeps piling up.
When Amanda Granados adopted Roxy the Pit Bull from a Los Angeles animal shelter,...