Doctors have a huge impact on an individual’s experience in their office. Some might believe that they have a great sense of understanding their patient’s needs and comforts, but how inclusive is that notion? Creating the kind of environment and…
“What happens if I get COVID-19? Who would care for my son at home? What if I gave it to my autistic daughter?” The fragility of our everyday lives has been exposed as we all work together to stay safe…
This is a stressful time for many on the autism spectrum struggling to cope with changes in routine and uncertainties. A silver lining is that so many organizations and individuals have seen the need and offered free ways to keep…
Our outreach efforts have been met with great success and each day, more people contact us to request help. While highlighting the value of autistic citizens, it is important to share the isolated life and desperation of people for whom…
Mark is a recent graduate on the autism spectrum from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Mark earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology on December of 2016. Currently an intern at the Madison House Autism Foundation, he is slowly…
Going grocery shopping, out for a meal at a restaurant, or to the movie theater can be a minefield for autistic people, presenting many obstacles that neurotypical people do not think twice about. The difficulties that come with the unpredictability…
Group homes are homes in the community where a disability service provider both maintains and controls a household as well as coordinates the supports for those who live in the home. (Learn more about this and other models by watching…
Bill, a charming 56-year-old Southern gentleman sits proudly under the lifetime’s worth of taekwondo medals and the sashes from being crowned the “Annandale Village [homecoming] King.” Bill has an intellectual disability and lives in a nursing home at Annandale Village,…
As someone who is deaf, I have personally experienced the impact of architectural and design strategies utilized in the creation of spaces for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HOH) people, especially at Gallaudet University and other schools for the Deaf.…
Nonverbal until age four, Dr. Stephen Shore was diagnosed with "atypical development" and "strong autistic tendencies." Labeled "too sick" for outpatient treatment, Dr. Shore was recommended for institutionalization. With support from his parents, teachers, wife, and friends, Stephen is now a…