A project of the Southwest Alabama Workforce Development Council (SAWDC), the SAWDC Worlds of Opportunity is a hands-on career expo for eighth-grade students across Southwest Alabama’s nine-county footprint. The purpose of the event is to expose students to careers available locally and to demonstrate what each career involves through an interactive, engaging series of activities. The decision to target eighth-grade…
The Haynes Family of Programs provides specialized treatment and educational services to children with special needs relating to emotional development, autism, Asperger’s Disorder, learning disabilities, neglect and abandonment. At Haynes they focus on children and families that can face significant emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. Part of this outreach is to provide a fun, physical activity environment for the students…
The Auburn Racquet & Fitness club has a variety of amenities to complement our facilities. Basketball for some fast-paced action, a Smoothie Bar to refuel between activities, and a Sauna and Jaccuzi to relax at the end of your workout. With things like a youth center, personal training, group fitness, three heated pools, jacuzzis and sauna, and much more! One…
Falls are a major health concern for our senior citizen population. Each year, more than 800,000 people in the U.S. require hospitalization from a fall. A lot of these falls are due to declining strength, balance, and mobility due to inactivity. Are you looking to get your aging loved ones up and moving? Here’s some great tips to get seniors…
Smile Stars Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has a team of skilled professionals that work together to provide children with superior dental care in a kid-friendly environment. There commitment is founded in a faith and value centric purpose through services and trust with their main goal being to provide a positive experience for every family. Recently…
Reaction time is defined as the amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus or something we react too. Having fast reaction time can give athletes a competitive advantage. An athlete’s ability to react shows how quickly and effectively he or she can make decisions and then initiate action. For example, fast reaction time can help a basketball…
Assistive technology tools have always been meant for students with learning disabilities but there is documented proof these tools can benefit all students. Assistive technology enables students with disabilities to compensate for the impairments they experience. This specialized technology promotes independence and decreases the need for other educational support. Appropriate assistive technology can help people with disabilities overcome or…
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is a charitable, community based organization committed to providing programs designed to build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. As part of their focus in youth development they believe in providing a healthy living lifestyle for their teens. Recently at the Delaware Family YMCA branch in New York, they added some interactive fitness and exergame…
While exercise is good for the entire body, Dr. John J. Ratey, MD, says it is more important for the brain, especially when it comes to students in schools. Using scientific studies and real life examples, this internationally recognized doctor in the brain-exercise connection demonstrates how we can raise test scores and lower behavioral problems. Learn about how more exercise…
Cognitive Deficits, also called intellectual disability, is a condition beginning in childhood in which people show significant limitations in their ability to learn and function. Intellectual disabilities are divided into degrees of severity based on their level of impairment. These include mild, moderate, severe, or profound. About 5% of the population have cognitive deficits, and most of these individuals fall…
Each Military branch of service (Army, Navy, Coast, Marines) helps families of service members continue to thrive and excel whether on base, or at home. One of the main branches, the U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; the G9 Division of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command. Known as Army MWR, manages programs and services that support…
Gigi’s Playhouse is an achievement center focused on offering programming for people with Down Syndrome. The free programs are educational and therapeutic in nature to individuals with Down syndrome from birth through adulthood, their families and the community. These programs help advance literacy, math skills, motor skills, and much more. Programs are created by professional therapists and teachers who generously…
