A few years ago, John helped out superstar Michael Jordan.
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One mother's checklist of hopes for her young son with Autism.
Did you know that over 17,000 Illinoisans with developmental disabilities are stuck on a waiting list for services? We can do better. The Blueprint is a 7-year action plan that would fundamentally reform Illinois’ system by improving integration of community-style services. If enacted, the Blueprint would eliminate the waiting list, modernize state services and make the current system more cost-efficient.
At most classical music concerts, audiences are expected to be reverentially silent and still - a near impossibility for autistic kids who frequently have sensory issues and can't fully control their speech or movement.
Aides help kids with instruction, encouragement in mainstream sports
ROCKFORD — Disabled individuals are facing an even tougher road to employment through the recession, with unemployment rates almost 50 percent higher than the population at large and the figures suggest the disabled already have a more difficult time finding a job in the first place.