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  surprise! April autism awareness month 

is Autism Acceptance Month this a—a time to recognize the talents, contributions, and diversity within the autism community. At The Arc, autistic people and their loved ones are a part of our staff, volunteer leaders, and the driving force behind our work. Their lived experiences shape our advocacy at a time when an estimated 1 in 36 children in the U.S. are autistic—yet too many remain underserved.


The big picture: Autistic people deserve full inclusion and respect. Yet, they continue to face misunderstanding, discrimination, and barriers in education, employment, healthcare, and community life. True inclusion means more than awareness—it requires action to remove these obstacles so autistic people can thrive as their authentic selves.


From awareness to acceptance: Autism Acceptance Month builds on decades of advocacy. It began in 1970 as Autism Awareness Month and, in 1988, gained national recognition through a presidential proclamation. In 2021, the shift to acceptance reflected what autistic people have long called for—not just recognition, but real inclusion. Words matter, but action matters more. True progress comes from creating a society where autistic people are fully valued and supported.


Language and identity: Many autistic people prefer identity-first language (“autistic person”) over person-first language (“person with autism”), viewing autism as an integral part of who they are. Respecting individual preferences is a key part of inclusion—when in doubt, ask.


Autistic leadership in action: Autistic people are leading the charge for change, and The Arc is committed to elevating their perspectives. Meet two powerful leaders on our national Board of Directors:


Russell Lehmann, an acclaimed autistic poet and motivational speaker, challenges misconceptions in his TEDx Talk “When Ignorance Becomes Awareness,” his AP News feature on autism in adults, and his Well+Good interview on common autism myths.

Chloe Rothschild, an autistic advocate, shares her expertise in Insider on “5 Helpful Tips for Explaining Autism to Kids and Teens.”

March 21is down syndrome awareness day  


by Sarah elgohary on Octob.

 For every one who has not heard Down syndrome is genetic chromosome 21 disorder causing developmental and intellectual delays.

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21.


 Down syndrome causes a distinct facial appearance, intellectual disability, developmental delays, and may be associated with thyroid or heart disease.


Medical specialists will conduct additional screenings. Early intervention programs with a team of therapists and special educators who can treat each child's specific situation are helpful in managing Down syndrome.


 I work with a student named Hamza . He is kind sweet and full of energy.

 I believe no one has a disability we just have a unique way of getting our goals accomplished. 

Helping others through social work is one of my main goals and passions in life because I have always wanted to advocate for people. I have cerebral palsy, which has made me realize the importance of conveying your own ideas and messages independently, in a positive and respectful manner to the world. I discovered I wanted to be a social worker when I was fifteenI used my voice to advocate resolving a family fight between my aunt and uncle that had lasted two hours. Although I could not physically intervene and resolve the issue, I acted as a moderator and was able to use my voice to convince them to listen to and see each other’s perspectives. I realized that I was never going to stand idly by and do nothing when people are in trouble. This experience taught me that I have the power to advocate for myself and others. This was a realization for me because when I learned to advocate for myself, I was able to communicate my needs without worrying about whether others would advocate for me and understand what I truly needed. I want to be able to teach my clients, and those I come across as social worker about this very important skill that has changed my life.

 My physical disability gives me a unique sense of empathy for those who are disabled as well as any individual seeking to discover the power of their own voice. I want to help each of my clients use their voice as a tool to enable them to communicate their messages and experiences peacefully, so that they make people aware of their problems. People must never be afraid to stand up for what they believe in and ensure that their powerful voices are heard. Even if people have no other resources available to them, each person has a voice. It is your most valuable resource because no one can ever take it away from you. As a social worker, I will encourage my clients to utilize their voices by helping them use their passions to create different outlets that help them become comfortable sharing their unique experiences with other people. 

 My passion for writing also contributes to my interest in social work. I enjoy writing because it helps me express myself and alleviate my frustrations. Writing has had a huge influence on my life. It taught me valuable skills, including patience, authenticity, dedication, and confidence. It strengthens my ability to advocate for people and share my experiences knowledge and feelings with people.This began when I created a beautiful heartfelt blog called the Shining Star where I write posts on many different topics. Writing makes me happy and a better person and advocate. My blog allows me to use my voice to advocate, inform, and educate my readers to help influence them to make a positive change. My voice is reaching a big audience people from all over the world—from the United States all way to Poland, India, Egypt ,Saudi Arabia, France, Kuwait, and the Philippines. I use my blog to advocate for people by educating and informing my audience on many different topics that are important issues to me such as: educational inequality, gender roles, media, representation, Syrian refugees, and Egypt. Writing has enabled me to observe the world and its tendencies. Through writing, I can advocate for myself and others. by creating a blog


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Introduction to the 5 pillars of Islam & their importance. ...

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