Robot helps students with learning disabilities stay focused
Engineers at the University of Waterloo are successfully using a robot to help keep children with learning disabilities focused on work.
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Joseph Shavit
- Aug 31, 2021
Amputee who lost both legs completes 13-hour crawl up Mount Snowdon
He had been left with blisters on his stumps and on his hands, while he had sore wrists, but despite the wounds, it was worthwhile.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 30, 2021
Student's kindness to special needs classmate goes viral
When you're as good as friends as Kylie Rappold and Connor Morris are, you tend to help each other out.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 30, 2021
The power of kindness unites Delaware woman with young Maine cancer survivor
Sophie Dear from Delaware saw Jameson Brooks' name on a sick kid list years ago and has been sending him cards ever since.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 4, 2021
Extra Helping at Compassion Café
As a board-certified behavioral analyst, Erin Sharkey works closely with a lot of families who have children with autism or behavioral issue
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 9, 2021
Massachusetts Special Olympics athlete surprised with entry into US games
A Special Olympics athlete from Massachusetts is getting a new chance to showcase her talent at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 11, 2020
Struggling ice cream shop that employs people with special needs gets surprise grant
Howdy Homemade in Dallas, Texas is known for its original, delicious flavors, but also its public service mission.
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