Author: Lori Sachs

Lori is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Milestone HCQU West.

“It’s Cool to Fly American Airlines” Program Returns to Assist Passengers with Disabilities

With Covid restrictions easing many are making travel plans for vacations or to visit with family.   While many know and understand the process of flying to their destination, for people with Autism and other disabilities, the experience can cause anxiety, fear, or discomfort.   This can create challenges that may cause someone with disabilities to refuse to fly. In 2014, American...

Telehealth Line Offers Support for People with Developmental Disabilities

Do you or someone you support feel confused, fearful, depressed?  The Covid-19 Pandemic has had a major impact on people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, their families and caregivers.   Some individuals with IDD have lost contact with program and community service providers, leaving them feeling isolated. Stony Brook University and The ARC of California have initiated Project Connect.  This...

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