Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Newtown resident Karen Velocci opens Specialized iPad Services in Hatboro. The learning lab incorporates iPad applications into students' individualized educational plans.
When she realized that her son Stefan's developmental disability prevented him from speaking, Newtown resident Karen Velocci set out to give him a voice. That was 10 years ago. Today, Stefan, now a 16-year-old Council Rock student, uses applications on his iPad to communicate, or to make requests for a glass of iced tea, Velocci said. The lure of games, music and Youtube videos—with the proper parental controls and supervision—has also encouraged an otherwise unsociable Stefan to roller skate, ice skate and to feel "comfortable in social situations." "It's a great way to give him a voice," said Velocci. "This gives him the confidence. It helps build his social skills." Velocci, who has a technology background, as well as an early …
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
A portion of the proceeds from the Bucks County Half Marathon will go to the Richboro-based Autism Cares Foundation.
A portion of the proceeds from the Bucks County Half Marathon, to be held on April 14, will go to the Richboro-based Autism Cares Foundation. The Austim Cares Foundation is a nonprofit that seeks to help those with autism and their families with the daily struggles that accompany the disease. The organization sponsors recreational events and educational opportunities for children with autism and their parents. The Bucks County Half Marathon is held annually at Tyler State Park. This will be the race's fourth year. Registration for the half marathon is ongoing and is currently $74. The registration fee will increase on March 1. Click here for more details on the Bucks County Half Marathon. Click here for more details about Austim Cares …
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
The Richboro-based Autism Cares Foundation may only be a few years old, but it's already gaining traction in the local community.
Mike Grant has big plans. In addition to working a full-time job and spending time with his family, Grant is one of the organizers of the Autism Cares Foundation, a Richboro-based nonprofit that seeks to help those with autism and their families with the daily struggles that accompany the disease. "We provide opportunities for social interaction free of charge to kids in the spectrum," Grant said. Some of the activities it sponsors on a weekly or monthly basis are music events, arts and crafts, fitness events and movie nights, according to the website. These events occur all over Bucks County. The foundation also hosts several big fundraisers each year. In April, they held the 2nd Annual Auction and Gala, and a partnership with Crossing …
