Summer around the globe has been challenging for most of us. It’s unusually hot or colder than expected. Flooding, drought, increased numbers and scope of wildfires, and taking time to spend an afternoon with friends is always welcome. No matter where you are virtual worlds offers chances for connection and fun. August was a great (more…)
Does the US really need fewer disability accessibility legal requirements? A recent article in Disability Scoop highlighted how the U.S. Department of Energy is planning to issue new regulations that would remove accessibility requirements for new construction and construction alterations. These regulations would undermine the impact of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which was (more…)
(Note – This article has been revised as of 14 July 2025 to reflect updated event status.) One of the things we’ve tried to do over the past 17 years is to celebrate those who have given of themselves to BEST and to our community. We’ve embraced these superheroes as family and shared their stories. (more…)
CogniCon 2022 14 & 15 October 2022 Just us for Cognicon, October 14-15, 2022 for a virtual event that is like no other! For those not familiar with Cognicon, the event was started in 2019. This virtual cognitive convention is designed to share information about brain health, wellness, self-care, empowerment, and supportive communities and programs in (more…)
We’ll cut to the chase: funding for educational and support programs and services for disabled adults has not been easy to come by, despite great effort. Our nonprofit has been financially impacted since the onset of the pandemic, but we made it work by being agile and quickly adapting to COVID-19, while serving our beloved (more…)
CogniCon 2022 CogniCon 2022 14 & 15 October 2022 Cognicon returns! Save the date for October 14-15, 2022 for a virtual event that is like no other! For those not familiar with Cognicon, the event was started in 2019. This virtual cognitive convention is designed to share information about brain health, wellness, self-care, empowerment, and supportive (more…)
