The mission of local non-profit Arkansas Can Do, Inc. is to increase the positive perceptions of all people regarding the vitality, importance and value of persons with disabilities. The mission is being accomplished through a statewide multimedia campaign and educational workshop on “people first...
Between Leslie Henson-Kita’s shellfish sensitivity, her husband’s peanut and tree nut allergies, and her son’s intolerance of gluten and dairy, eating out used to be a near-impossibility. Fortunately, she says the local restaurant landscape has evolved and today there are a number of options for...
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and according to recent statistics, childhood allergies and asthma are on the rise. One leading hypothesis that seeks to explain the growing numbers might surprise you: The “hygiene hypothesis” suggests the increase may be a byproduct of being too...
This weekend's flurry of festivals and activities will also include four family-friendly fundraising walks for organizations such as the March of Dimes and the American Heart Association.
According to the National Down Syndrome Society, one in every 691 babies in the U.S. is born with Down syndrome which makes it the most common genetic condition. Although strides are being made, there are several myths about Down syndrome.
National Volunteer Week is April 6-12. How will your family celebrate? Here are a few ideas for volunteer opportunities in central Arkansas.