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Jake’s smile says it all!

World Games outcome: 3 events, 3 medals and a lifetime of memories. by: Leilani Shaffer (Coach Mom) Gold: Shot put Silver: 100M individual Bronze: 4×100 relay

Courtesy Lake Mary (Florida) Times Magazine

Written by Chip Colandreo: How many international Olympians do you know? Well, meet Lake Mary’s Brittany Tagliareni. On the tennis court, she can do just about anything, like put devastating topspin on a volley right down the line. She can best opponents twice her size and double her age while… More »

In the Beginning

Today is as good a day as any to launch this blog as it is my sister’s 38th birthday. This blog is designed to document the growth of a project I am shooting in Athens, Greece next summer at the International Special Olympic World Games. There, 7500 athletes and 30,000… More »
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No Voice

November 22nd, 2011 by Peter

My friend Simeon Peebler sent me a link to a song he wrote called No Voice.  Simeon told me the song was partially inspired by what we are doing trying to give this community a voice. It’s a nice song, please take a listen.  We hope to use it as… More »

Abilities Expo Buzz

November 21st, 2011 by Peter

On Thursday, there was a nice article on this site in the Abilities Expo newsletter, Buzz. The issues itself is great, scroll down to see our story.   http://www.abilitiesexpo.com/buzz35.html

Apps for Autism

October 27th, 2011 by Peter

There was a really interesting piece on 60 Minutes Sunday night about iPad Apps helping people with autism. Click on the link to view the segment. Apps for Autism

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