In June 2020, we committed to engage in a dialogue about equity and how the lack of it affects society and the workplace. We pledged to listen and learn which led us to form the powerhouse diversity and inclusion mission, Kintsugi. Kintsugi earned its name based on the Japanese art form built on the philosophy that breakage and repair are
NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR TOP AUTISM BLOGS FOR 2021. Deadline for nominations is Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Nominate Your Pick! It’s that time of year again! We have carefully researched autism blogs and narrowed them down so that you have one source to find information about autism, autism research, and autism education. We’ve sought out 10 great bloggers with sites full of current information and tips that
Gift giving season is upon us, and you might be asking yourself what kind of sensory-friendly gifts are out there. If you are wondering what a sensory-friendly item is, ASERT defines it as an activity or toy that helps “satiate the sensory needs of those who need extra input to function and concentrate adequately in social environments.” This just means
Halloween is around the corner, and we know how exciting it can be to dig into some candy and enjoy the cooler weather outside. While Halloween might look a little different this year, we have some ideas for you and your family to have a safe and successful Quarantine-O-Ween. Halloween Movie Fest There is nothing spookier than cuddling up with
National Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated since 1988 and is observed from September 15 through October 15. To commemorate this important time, we have been sharing, through social media, powerful quotes from significant figures in the Hispanic and Latinx community. As the month comes to a close, we want to honor this month further by sharing our favorite books
Happy Friday, world traveler! In our Field Trip Friday series, we are sharing our favorite virtual field trips so that you can learn all over the world – from anywhere in the world. Today we are taking a trip to the rockin’ city of Cleveland, Ohio. Source The Western Reserve Historical Society Source The Western Reserve Historical Society is dedicated
Happy Friday, world traveler! In our Field Trip Friday series, we are sharing our favorite virtual field trips so that you can learn all over the world – from anywhere in the world. Today we are taking a trip to the sunny city of Tampa, Florida. Source The Florida Aquarium Source The Florida Aquarium has plenty of activities for the
Happy Friday, world traveler! As part of our Field Trip Friday series, we will be sharing our favorite virtual field trips so that you can learn all over the world – from anywhere in the world. Today we are taking a trip to the green and gorgeous city of Houston, Texas. Source The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Source The
Happy Friday, world traveler! As part of our Field Trip Friday series, we will be sharing our favorite virtual field trips so that you can learn all over the world – from anywhere in the world. Today we are taking a trip to the beautiful and vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia. Source Atlanta Alliance Theater Play & Activity for Kids
BlueSprig is dedicated to a level playing field for all. Recently, BlueSprig employees have come together on a diversity and inclusion mission called “Kintsugi”. Kintsugi (golden joinery) is a Japanese art form of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with gold, silver, or platinum lacquer. And is built on the philosophy that breakage and repair are part
BlueSprig has always been committed to an inclusive and diverse culture. Our mission to change the world for children with autism can only be done when we celebrate our differences and live by our value of a level playing field for all.We believe that it is important to provide families with resources to learn about and help teach children about
Mothers often innocently, and with the best of intentions, place taking care of themselves at the bottom of their list of priorities. According to a recent report, 78% of moms prioritize taking care of their family members before taking care of their own health. Moms are selfless and absolutely fearless, but that does not mean that self-care should not be a