Noble’s Planned Giving newsletter this week featured the following article, and we thought it was a relevant topic for many to consider. You can find more articles and information on the Planned Giving pages of Noble’s website. You can also sign up for our Planned Giving weekly e-newsletter here. When Should I Take My Social … Read More »
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Tips to Improve Sleep for Children with Special Needs
by Krista Harper The importance of sufficient quality sleep on child development has been known, at least instinctively, for centuries. For children with special needs, a solid sleep hygiene routine is just as, if not more, important than for a child without special needs. Children with developmental disabilities often suffer from insomnia or other sleep … Read More »
“This Is The Best Day Ever!”
Tom didn’t say much at first. He’s a quiet man, but this time, he was in shock. For years, he has volunteered at the Noble Golf Classic. Each year, he stands patiently at Tee 15 and thanks the foursomes for supporting Noble as they come through. Then, he offers to tee off for them. Those … Read More »
Chalk It Up to Some Serious Fun
Are you ready to CHALK IT OUT with Noble at the City Market? Mark your calendar now and join us: Monday, September 30 11 am – 1 pm City Market Noble will be hosting a pop-up tent featuring the work of some incredibly talented artists served by Noble. Some of these artists, as well as … Read More »
Sharing a Bountiful Harvest
For over 10 years, Noble participants and staff have grown fruits and vegetables in our Giving Sum Garden, named after the organization that funded its creation. The garden serves several purposes. Individuals and staff enjoy learning how to grow everything from cucumbers to squash. Starter plants and seeds are donated by organizations like Tasty Bites … Read More »
Dental Schools to Train Students to Treat People with Disabilities
Reported by the National Council on Disability As recommended by the National Council on Disability (NCD), all U.S. dental schools must now revamp their curricula and training programs to be inclusive of patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) recently passed votes requiring dental schools to now train their … Read More »
Inclusion Can Be As Simple As Your ABCs
It is important to remember: Inclusion is not a token gesture. It is not a sympathy vote. Real inclusion is genuinely making everyone feel welcome and included. Just start with your Inclusion ABCs…
Comcast Offers Control With Eye-Gazing Technology
People with disabilities like cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries and other physical challenges are tapping into new ways to harness technology to meet their needs, goals and dreams–with the help of companies like Comcast. This summer, Comcast launched the Xfinity X1 eye control, a web-based remote for tablets and computers that pairs with an existing eye gaze … Read More »
Help Us Build The Future Of The Arc
We Need YOUR Input! The Arc US is surveying people and organizations everyone to better understand what the future should look like for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be meaningfully included in their communities. Through this survey, they want to hear your perspective about how we can all create a world where people … Read More »
ABLE Accounts v. 529 College Savings Accounts
excerpted from ENABLE Special Needs Planning Newsletter What is a 529 College Savings Plan? A 529 is a college savings plan that offers tax and financial aid benefits. 529 plans may also be used to save and invest for K-12 tuition in addition to college costs. What Is An ABLE Account? Since 2014, ABLE accounts … Read More »
