February 2012
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ReelAbilities Film Festival Makes Impact
How often have you seen someone in a crowd politely look away from a person with disabilities? Since 2007 The New York ReelAbilities Film Festival has invited us to really look and see individuals with disabilities for who they are – people. People with real hopes and real dreams.
The Saul Schottenstein Foundation B and ReelAbilites initiated a program that traveled to cities across the United...
December 2011
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Estate Plans
You’ve heard you need a will – here’s why… it’s either your will or the state’s rules.
A will is your opportunity to help the people and organizations that mean the most to you; to sort out your investments, real estate, and other property; and, to save taxes for your heirs. It’s the most important opportunity you will have to share your wishes with the world. On the other hand, without a will,...
November 2011
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Positive Behavior Supports
All Ages Learn More Functional Behaviors
The ability to behave appropriately, in any given situation, is the hallmark of personal development. It sets the stage for optimal learning, positive relationships, and ultimately a better quality of life.
As a group, individuals with disabilities are more likely to demonstrate behaviors that negatively impact learning and social interactions than their...
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Redwood's Gets Some National Coverage, Thanks to... →
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October 2011
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Transforming Lives, Putting Ability First
People with disabilities comprise more than 600 million worldwide. While some are successfully employed and fully included in society, as a group, they face disproportionate poverty and unemployment.
National data verifies that individuals with disabilities are less likely to have access to education after high school, job training, and employment of any kind. When they do work, they are more...
September 2011
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Redwood's Annual Report is Hot Off the Presses! →
July 2011
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Redwood*ability Shines
Removing the Dis from Disability
The term Redwood*ability characterizes the enthusiasm, determination, and “can-do” attitude of Redwood’s children and adults who delight and inspire us as they reach new levels of independence.
Chase embodies Redwood*ability! He is a vibrant 4-year-old with a contagious smile and personality that quickly wins you over. He was not always like this; however, a rare...
May 2011
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Your Help Is Needed
There are many ways that people support the success of the children and adults of Redwood. Some volunteer or lend their expertise to committees. Others attend events, donate items, or contribute financially to our mission.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your past support. Through your kindness, over 700 people with disabilities are empowered to reach their highest...
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Annual Campaign
Miracles are nothing more than making the impossible possible… and this is what’s at the heart of Redwood’s mission. Thanks to the generosity of others, an infant with a disability flourishes in an environment where he can interact with typical children. An adult is empowered through computer training that enables her to find a job and earn an income. These are just some of the impossible...
April 2011
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April is National Volunteer Month
VOLUNTEER GROUPS!
Volunteers are magnificent! They provide the essential ingredients of time, diverse talents, and bountiful spirits to enrich the lives of others. In recent months, groups and individual volunteers provided music, art, dance, and horticulture programs. They conducted clothing drives and collected items on our wishlist. Children and adults also benefited from a Wheelchair Wash...
March 2011
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“I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that...”
– ~ Booker T. Washington
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Department News
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
All parents want their children to become successful, caring adults. Service-learning projects are a wonderful way to teach children the importance of helping others and giving back. Service learning also helps kids, especially kids with special needs, to develop empathy and responsibility, communication skills, self esteem, and community connectedness. Youth enrolled in the...
February 2011
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New Accreditation
The Computer Learning Center was awarded three-year accreditation from the international Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. CARF said, “This achievement is an indication of Redwood’s dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of persons served. Services, personnel, and documentation clearly indicate an established practice of excellence.”
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New Opportunities for Young Adults
Most kids wonder what it is like to be a grown up. For those of us who are, we know it does not happen overnight. It takes years to make the transition from the carefree days of childhood to the time when we fully develop into mature, self-sufficient adults.
This transition begins during the wonder years of young adulthood. It is a time of growth, increasing responsibilities, new experiences,...
January 2011
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Prep for Preschool, by Charlotte Russe
You may be lucky enough to have a spot for your child at the #1 preschool in town, but will he be ready when the time comes? And, what exactly does “ready” mean today?
For tots on the verge of preschool, it’s helpful to know that much of the preschool experience is about learning how to cooperate and coexist with other kids. To help prepare your child, look for opportunities for her...
December 2010
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IEPs: Advocate for Your Child's Education
Credit: Carol Brzozowski
There are now more than five million children in the United States with disabilities. If you are the parent of one of those children, efforts to meet your child’s educational needs can be filled with pain, frustration and confusion. But there are resources available to help you understand special education law, identify a child’s needs, prepare for meetings with...
November 2010
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Commemorating Twenty Years of ADA →
October 2010
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Individuals with Disabilities May be Eligible for... →
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Businesses Open Their Doors for Disability... →
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“If you can tell me why the fen appears impassable, I then can tell you why I...”
– Marianne Moore, I May, I Might, I Must
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“Severe disability is like a fog obscuring the best people have to offer.”
– Mike Callahan
September 2010
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“Strive for that greatness of spirit that measures life not by its...”
– W.E.B. Du Bois
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Assistive Technology Resource Center is Open to...
While technology is the key to the future, children and adults with disabilities are finding that assistive technology is the key to their success today. People of all ages can use assistive technology tools to overcome physical, sensory, and cognitive limitations.
When a child has a disability, even the simplest activity represents a challenge. The child finds it difficult to explore, interact...
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Making a Match
At Redwood, we get to work with many wonderful individuals. They are often involved with Redwood because their son, daughter, or other family member has benefited from Redwood. Sometimes, they are brought into the Redwood family by a friend touched by the organization. Regardless of how they became involved, we are always impressed by their passion and commitment. Through volunteering and...
May 2010
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“We all have ability. The difference is how we use it.”
– Stevie Wonder
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A Therapeutic Approach in Child Care Benefits Kids
Each morning mom and dads happily bring their children to Redwood, give them a hug and a kiss, and then dash off to work. At the end of the day, the whole process is reversed. Parents arrive empty-handed and leave with a smiling child. What is it that makes Redwood’s Early Childhood Child Care (ECCC) so great for kids and parents?
Making a Difference
Could it be that the program...
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The Promise of Adulthood
Just like all people, individuals with disabilities want to live a full and rewarding life with opportunities for personal development; for control and choices about how they spend their time; and for participation in a range of age-appropriate life activities with people they like.
Person-centered planning helps individuals with disabilities achive this improved quality of life.
Every person,...
April 2010
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Sensory Rooms Help Make Sense of the World
You can see it, taste it, touch it, and hear it! From the sight of bees whizzing by and the sound of airplanes overhead to the way rain feels on the skin, the world around us is alive. Our senses allow us to experience life, be ready for sudden changes, and to respond in adaptive ways. We know what is happening when our bellies react to a sudden dip in the road or what to do when the lights go...
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“The only disability in life is a bad attitude.”
– Scott Hamilton
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Innovation in Action
The Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC) opened its doors in 1999 and has been offering top-notch technology solutions for kids and adults with special needs since that time.
The Center features state-of-the-art assistive technology equipment and is the only library of its type in the region that serves people of all ages with any type or degree of disability.
Services are provided by...
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