Did You Know March 25th is National Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Day?

March 25, 2017 is National Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Day and ALC is doing our part to spread the word! FACT: Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood according to the CDC. (Link – http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/cp/data.html) According to the United Cerebral Palsy, Cerebral palsy is a broad diagnostic term used to describe a problem with movement and posture, due to damage or abnormalities in the brain that makes certain activities difficult. It […]

Today is World Down Syndrome Day

The Adaptive Learning Center is joining together with Down Syndrome International, as well as other organizations worldwide, to raise awareness for Down Syndrome and the importance of inclusive environments. ALC believes inclusion for all children with special needs not only benefits the child, but the entire community. When children with Down syndrome and other disabilities are given opportunities to participate, all children benefit from this shared environment of friendship, acceptance and respect for everyone and […]