Embrace Diversity: The Financial Benefits of Employing Individuals with Additional Needs
In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, fostering an inclusive work environment isn’t just a moral imperative; it’s a strategic advantage. Employing individuals with additional needs can revolutionize the way companies function, unleashing untapped potential, and propelling them to new heights of success. In this article, we will explore the numerous financial benefits of embracing diversity and […]
2023 Featured Artist Zofia Perez
I am Zofia. I am 20 years old. I like to be called Lady Zap. I am an autistic entrepreneur and also with Down syndrome. I am the visionary behind, MySensoryArt.com, which sells handcrafted Sensory Wands I design to help people with stress and anxiety. I co-host a YouTube Channel, Zofia’s Sensory Spin, with my sister, Jemma, that unboxes […]
SharpeLivin’ is bringing people together through music!
Welcome to SharpeLivin’, a heartfelt initiative that aims to create a compassionate and inclusive community for individuals with additional needs and their families. Our mission is to provide a platform that connects people with the resources and tools they need to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. Led by the inspiring trio of Treble J, C. […]
Support individuals with additional needs as you support your local businesses
Right now the additional needs’ community is full of stress and anxiety. It’s the process not the outcome that helps alleviate stress and anxiety. That is one of the reasons we want artists to get involved and not worry if they will win one of the top prizes. With that mission in mind, we came […]
Additional Needs News for the weeks of January 11 – 31, 2020
Click here for Curated Resources & Tools for those with Additional Needs & their Families. Search by Diagnoses, Resource Category, or Location. The Barriers Disabled Iowans Will Face In The Caucuses Next Week Workers with disabilities are legally paid $1 per hour; advocates divided on issue This Program Is Building a Pipeline of Special Education Teachers When caregivers […]
Additional Needs News for the weeks of December 13 – January 11, 2020
Click here for Curated Resources & Tools for those with Additional Needs & their Families. Search by Diagnoses, Resource Catgory, or Location. Why the Feds Still Fall Short on Special Education Funding By Evie Blad Jan 10, 2020 Mindset Matters: How Disability Will Influence The Next Decade Of Innovation And Shape The Business Of The Future By Jonathan […]
Additional Needs News for the weeks of November 16 – December 13, 2019
Click here for Curated Resources & Tools for those with Additional Needs & their Families. Search by Diagnoses, Resource Catgory, or Location. The Power Of Purpose: How Saqib Shaikh And Microsoft Are Turning Disability Into An Engine For Innovation (Part 1) By Afdhel Aziz Accessible homes are in demand in Chicago. But that doesn’t mean ADA-compliant homes are easy […]
Additional Needs News for the week of November 16 – 22, 2019
Click here for Curated Resources & Tools for those with Additional Needs & their Families. Search by Diagnoses, Resource Catgory, or Location. The business case for inclusive design: The Big Hack study findings By The Big Hack When businesses fail disabled customers online, most will choose to abandon the purchase or find another company with a more accessible […]
Additional Needs News for the week of November 11 – 15, 2019
Click here for Curated Resources & Tools for those with Additional Needs & their Families. Search by Diagnoses, Resource Catgory, or Location. These businesses are taking special-needs employees from Disability to ThisAbility, one hire at a time by Ronnie Polaneczky, Updated: November 13, 2019 Companies Need to Do More for Employees and Customers with Disabilities By Julia Taylor and KennedyPooja […]