Grant Harrison wanted to do something special for Autism Awareness Month. So, the Oakland University sophomore decided to write a children’s book depicting his personal experiences as a child growing...
The second season of “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” dropped on Disney+ on Feb. 1. This reboot of the hit 2000s show “The Proud Family” has continued to garner a mass audience.
The show...
Roberta J. Okuszka, 53, remembers the first day of virtual learning vividly. Waking up at 7:30 a.m., making her son breakfast and helping him to get ready to reconnect with the outside world via Zoom....
Maureen Ziegler, Ed.S., advocate and expert on autism in educational settings, is headed back to OU on April 11 to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with a presentation on how to best support individuals...
As someone who was diagnosed with autism halfway through high school, my lack of knowledge — as well as many of my fears — have transferred to college. When I was diagnosed, there were a lot of...
Diversity is very important to me, as someone who hasn’t always seen themselves in the entertainment industry. Everyone deserves to watch a movie or a show and see themselves, not just as a token diversity...
Oakland University’s North Star Reach Volunteers hosted a brief online meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9 which featured Marissa Gawel, a recruiter for University of Pediatricians.
The North Star Reach Volunteers...
Autumn Page, Marketing Director
• February 10, 2021
The Joanne and Ted Lindsay Foundation Autism Outreach Services (OUCARES) is hosting a free webinar for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), parents and caregivers, professionals and anyone...
I cannot remember a time I wasn’t swimming. There is a running joke that I learned to swim before I learned to walk. So when a teammate asked me if I was interested in volunteering for OUCARES—a program...
