"If you can't run, then walk; if you can't walk then crawl; but whatever you do, keep moving!" ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
11/29/2022
Sensory-Friendly Santa Coming To Hundreds Of Locations Nationwide As the holiday season gets underway, hundreds of malls will offer individuals with disabilities a special opportunity to meet with Santa Claus without the hubbub that such visits often entail.
08/01/2022
Mats let beachgoers in wheelchairs get closer to the ocean in Hempstead Town New mobility mats make "life so much easier for everybody," said Hempstead Councilwoman Missy Miller, whose special needs son uses a wheelchair.
07/31/2022
Peoria first responders using new communication boards for patients facing verbal communication challenges The Peoria Area Speech Language Hearing Association, or PASHA for short, is partnering with Advanced Medical Transport and the Peoria Area EMS to create more than 200 Augmentative and Alternative Communication Boards for emergency responders. These boards will help patients who have trouble verbally...
07/18/2022
We’re excited to share the news of our brand NEW FACILITY opening in Bethpage, NY! The Tommy’s Friends Facility is a beautiful space where we will host classes, social events, and community information nights.
Located on Hicksville Road in Bethpage, this will be a convenient and local space for our Nassau County-based teens and young adults.
Stay tuned for more info, photos, and details on our grand opening!
We are open to the public and all abilities welcome.
📞 929.777.4892
📧 [email protected] & [email protected]
🌐 www.tommysfriends.com
06/10/2022
Hallmark To Air Movie Starring Actors With Down Syndrome A television movie centering on the love story of a young couple with Down syndrome is set to premiere.
06/05/2022
Never miss a moment and watch athletes on ABC and ESPN throughout the week. Thanks to our Global Broadcast Partner, ESPN, athletes will get to display their talents on national coverage!