Tag: autism
Autism bike ride returns to Miami (includes video story)
On Saturday, the first day of Autism Awareness Month, more than 200 Miami-Dade County first responders took part in the fourth annual...
Anabella Mondi: musician, philanthropist and barista
On a typical, sunny morning in Pinecrest, the sounds of a coffee grinder can be heard outside the Wayside Market on Red...
Individuals with disabilities struggle to be employed
Pedro Acevedo Jr., 35, has autism and has difficulty speaking. He earned his associate’s degree in computer science at Miami Dade College as well...
Newsbreak May 11, 2022
South Florida hero helps a passenger safely land a plane with no pilot. For the first time ever, the national average gas...
Stephanie Pavilus is dedicated to school and her kids
Stephanie Pavilus is no stranger to a busy life. Right now, she's raising a son with special needs, completing her undergraduate degrees in biology...
Wish Book: An artist who needs a helping hand
Andres Lorenzo is not just a regular 22-year-old college student. He’s an artist-in-the-making.
He excels in his art courses at Miami Dade College and spends...
A Miami athlete opened a gym for people with special needs...
Youth’n Action is an adaptive fitness center catering to help people with special needs. An athlete herself, Miami native Iris Veciana opened the gym...
Pinecrest Gardens launches campaign to raise over a million for major...
Pinecrest this month launched the Growing Inspiration Capital Campaign to raise donations to renovate Pinecrest Gardens and create an inclusive learning center. It will...
Viktor Bevanda and Vichy’s Art have gone viral on TikTok
Viktor Bevanda’s high-functioning form of autism has hindered his ability to communicate, but not his talent for painting.
And the proof is in the TikToks.
During...
He has autism and poor sight, but was learning new skills....
Attending the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired has allowed 29-year-old Christian Castello, who has autism and vision problems, to be more...