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Rachel Fischer

An Inclusive Guidebook to the Jersey Shore

If you are from the Philadelphia area, you know that it would not be summer without a trip to the Jersey Shore. From Sandy Hook to Cape May, there is a beach town with a vibe for everyone. I am thankful to be able to visit the southern parts of the shore frequently and see what inclusive experiences it has …

Carter’s Corner Boutique – Where Inclusion Meets Style

Have you ever started speaking to someone and feel like you were meant to cross paths with them? I was struck by this bolt of destiny when I first spoke with Alex G, fellow autism mom and founder of Carter’s Corner Boutique. Social media has allowed me to make connections with so many other parents and caregivers of children with …

How The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia (AACOP) is Changing Neurodiversity in the City of Brotherly Love

Philadelphia is known as the “City of Brotherly Love.” Philadelphians are revered (and feared) for having intense pride in their sports, food, and the arts. This city is ingrained in the marrow of those who grew up here. One of those people who was born and raised in this vibrant metropolis. Colleen R. Ott, the Autistic Founder and Executive Director …

Advocacy – Are We Truly Prepared?

This post contains affiliate links that may earn commission for purchases made at no additional cost to you. I have been an educator in some shape or form for the last 14 years of my life. I have taught preschool, 4th grade, 5th grade, reading intervention from grades K-12, and privately tutored students with various special needs. When I received …

Macarons are on a Mission in New Jersey

Macarons are the unofficial sweet treat of France, and there are many spots in the states that have perfected the creation of them. Sarah Reggimenti, of Macarons on a Mission, is a licensed home baker who fell in love with macarons in Paris 10 years ago. Sarah is a successful speech therapist, but has also found a passion for home …

Local Coffee Celebrates Autism

Coffee and parenting—these two things go together like peanut butter and jelly. Prior to having children, my husband and I were not coffee drinkers. Six years into parenting, and coffee is our lifeline every morning! Through the years, we have even become picky with the coffee that we drink. A local autism mom and advocate informed me that if I …

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