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With a large number of states beginning the school year earlier, August is the new September! Along with school supply shopping and purchasing those back-to-school clothing items, it’s time to make comprehensive eye exam appointments for the kids. Conveniently, August is designated as Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month!

As summer comes to a close, millions of children will soon begin kindergarten. Adequately investing in high-quality early education is imperative. Not only to ensure that children smoothly transition into kindergarten, but also so that they themselves and society reap its long-term benefits.

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If you’re thinking about back to school time, you aren’t alone. We’re also thinking about the times after school and during school breaks. Phew! Lot’s to think about. Check out these services for kids with autism in school. http://bit.ly/2K07sq1

Identity is important - it defines who we are, and influences how we navigate the world, both physically and culturally. For the disability community, the concept of identity is fraught with different experiences and opinions. Let’s talk about it! Join us August 15th for a Twitter chat on inclusion in the disability community. #InclusiveDisability http://bit.ly/2K7UCpv

To the teens heading back to school soon, here are ways to ensure a good start. http://bit.ly/2GnKCre

We're talking about #backtoschool already? Get prepared for fall (but still try to enjoy the rest of the summer) with these tips. http://bit.ly/2aQb5m0

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Kids are curious! “15 questions elementary school students asked me about my #disability” http://bit.ly/2GxOsCb

It’s important that everyone in the disability community is heard. Join @ability2thrive’s twitter chat on #InclusiveDisability on August 15 at 7pm EST! http://bit.ly/2K7UCpv

Diversity is great, but inclusion is better. Find out why during Easterseals Thrive’s chat on August 15th. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2K7UCpv

How do you choose an early intervention provider? http://bit.ly/2LGbhGy

International Assistance Dog Week (IADW) was created to recognize all the devoted, hardworking assistance dogs helping individuals mitigate their disability related limitations.
The goals of IADW are to:
• Recognize and honor assistance dogs
• Raise awareness and educate the public about assistance dogs
• Honor puppy raisers and trainers
• Recognize heroic deeds performed by assistance dogs in our communities
https://www.assistancedogweek.org/

National Sisters Day on the first Sunday in August is your chance to show your appreciation for those unique bond only sisters can understand. Make this day a special celebration with your sister. If you don’t have a sister, you can still celebrate the friendships of sisterhood by having a girls’ night out! Post on social media using #NationalSistersDay to encourage others to do the same.

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We talk a lot about early intervention and keeping track of developmental milestones during a child’s early years. But what are some signs that a child might need extra support? Here are a few things to look out for. http://bit.ly/2M2HZOe

What does it mean to be inclusive in the disability community? Easterseals Thrive is asking this question and more during a Twitter chat on August 15th! http://bit.ly/2K7UCpv

Early intervention and learning isn’t just beneficial for the child, but it can impact the entire family. http://bit.ly/2unqzXC

What happens when a mother of 3 suspects that her son wasn’t developmentally keeping up with his peers? http://bit.ly/2x0S4mX

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Ways to prepare your child with autism for school: be proactive and positive when working with the school. More: http://bit.ly/2aQb5m0

Families living with #disabilities are more likely to have the resources they need through proper day-to-day management of their #finances. This free on-demand webinar provides a path towards financial wellness: http://bit.ly/2m8KwLk

Identity influences how we navigate the world, both physically & culturally. For the# disability community, the concept of identity is fraught with different experiences and opinions. Join us August 15th for a Twitter chat on #InclusiveDisability. More: http://bit.ly/2K7UCpv

6 ways teens with #autism and learning #disabilities can help themselves succeed http://bit.ly/2GnKCre

Identity is important - it defines who we are, and influences how we navigate the world, both physically and culturally. For the disability community, the concept of identity is fraught with different experiences and opinions, including whether or not disabled is an identity at all, or if it's simply a diagnosis separate from personhood.

There are also various identities that intersect with disability, such as race, gender, class, and immigration status. What we want to explore in this Twitter chat is how these identities are all a part of the disability experience, and how we can and should be inclusive of everyone. 

For more info: http://www.easterseals.com/thrive/events/inclusivedisability.html 


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What does it mean to be inclusive in the disability community? Easterseals Thrive is asking this question and more during a Twitter chat on August 15th!  http://bit.ly/2K7UCpv

It’s important that everyone in the disability community is heard. Let’s talk about inclusion. http://bit.ly/2K7UCpv

Diversity is great, but inclusion is better. Find out why during Easterseals Thrive’s chat on August 15th. http://bit.ly/2K7UCpv

Somewhere a volunteer reads to school children; a patient receives steady medication; a lawyer provides legal services for low-income individuals; a nonprofit funeral home buries a lost soul; or a first-time homebuyer is moving into his own home. On August 17, National Nonprofit Day (NND) reminds us that each of these scenes is possible because of the nonprofit sector and the work performed by capable men, women and organizations. Use #NationalNonprofitDay to share on social media.