Taking Chances By Being Environmentally-Friendly

Marina Horan, CEO and Founder of CHANCES Environmentally-Friendly Products (EFP), a firm that creates employment opportunities for adults with Autism, knows first-hand the challenges and opportunities related to having a special needs family member. Horan’s son Joseph was diagnosed with Autism, and CHANCES EFP offers him and others the chance to learn real-world skills. How […]

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The Harvest Ball Wows Again

In October, the people served by AABR celebrated at the annual Harvest Ball, a prom-like event generously hosted and supported by Queens-based International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 3. The evening, often called the event of the season by the AABR family, came complete with dinner, dancing, tuxes, gowns, and the sight of […]

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Autism-Friendly Fun – Examples

The Theatre Many theater companies have started to create “autism-friendly” versions of various shows to better accommodate neuro-diverse audiences. Some key differences between these productions and typical ones include less intense lighting and sound effects to prevent sensory overload. They are also often less formal, with staff members giving audience members a heads up before a development […]

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