The transition from pre-teen to teen years is difficult for all of us. Social hierarchies change, hormones are raging, and schedules change. Suddenly, your grades and school activities matter even more, as college and adulthood loom closer. It’s a time of transition, change, and chaos. However, ... Continue Reading
Easterseals Arkansas Ambassador Aaron Likens is a notable presenter and author of Finding Kansas. He took two years off from writing following some personal inner struggles but is back after landing his dream job in 2020 as one of the starter/flagmen for the NTT INDYCAR Series. He explains in a ... Continue Reading
Easterseals Arkansas Ambassador Aaron Likens is a notable presenter and author of Finding Kansas. He took two years off from writing following some personal inner struggles but is back after landing his dream job in 2020 as one of the starter/flagmen for the NTT INDYCAR Series.Aaron is blogging ... Continue Reading
Moving out of your parent's home and getting your own place is a rite of passage for many young adults. For individuals living with developmental disabilities, it’s a passage that can often get delayed and come with a need for unique accommodations. However, even though there might be a need for ... Continue Reading
Easterseals Arkansas Ambassador Aaron Likens is a notable presenter and author of “Finding Kansas.” He took two years off from writing following some personal inner struggles but is back after landing his dream job in 2020 as one of the starter/flagmen for the NTT INDYCAR Series. He ... Continue Reading
Peyton - Academy at Riverdale Representative Peyton, a teenager who attends our Academy at Riverdale, could not read or even spell his name before enrolling in our private school two years ago. Due to his Mitochondrial disease, he had poor growth progress, extreme learning disabilities, and suffered ... Continue Reading
Although employers are finally embracing employees with disabilities, unemployment among this population is still high. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (February 2021), people with disabilities make up 17.9% of the workforce. Different types of disabilities can impact that number. For ... Continue Reading
