by Abilities United | Sep 22, 2011 | Abilities United, early education, Inclusive education, preschools
–> Inclusive education is an academic and social asset to all children, with and without disabilities. Research shows that the instruction methods that are typical of inclusive education, such as peer tutoring, cooperative learning groups, and differentiated...
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by Abilities United | Sep 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
All of us at Abilities United were delighted to present 30-year volunteer, Becky Beacom, with the President’s Volunteer Call to Service Lifetime award. Read the comments of congratulations from the community to Becky on the Palo Alto Online post of the following...
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by Abilities United | Sep 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
A big “Thank You” to all the swimmers, volunteers, and cheerleaders for participating in this year’s Abilities United Aquathon and for making it such a success! We hope you enjoyed the event. We especially want to recognize the team captains for pulling all the...
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by Abilities United | Sep 8, 2011 | Abilities United, Community Connections, developmental disabilities, disabilities, Palo Alto Patch, volunteers
Volunteers in the News Palo Alto Patch September 8, 2011Abilities United Receives New Vans Local non-profit showcases donated vans Wednesday afternoon with balloons and ribbon cutting ceremony. By Alejandro Lopez de Haro, reporter Palo Alto PatchLocal disabled...
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by Abilities United | Sep 6, 2011 | Abilities United, advocacy, Cerebral Palsy, disabilitites, Independent Living Skills, wheelchairs
Ray Bogdan, a gentleman of 50+ years living with Cerebral Palsy, requires the use of a motorized transport to maintain his independence. Previously, he has been able to use an electric scooter to suit his transportation needs, and a manual wheelchair for moving around...
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