“I Can’t Talk, But I Have a Lot to Say.”
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Learn4Life graduate John B. enjoys painting and art history LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) April 28, 2021 Autism Awareness Month is a chance to highlight the one in 59 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) like John B., who suffered a severe illness as a toddler which left him silent and diagnosed with non-verbal autism. ASD is on the rise , but the question is whether or not educators are equipped to keep up with the special needs of a growing student population.
John’s kindergarten teacher introduced him to facilitated communication so he could express himself using a talking iPad. But as a teen, John felt that traditional public high schools were not able or willing to accommodate his needs for success. Then, he and his mom discovered Learn4Life, a network of 80+ nonprofit public high schools that focuses on at-risk students and anyone who
After several weeks of signs of plateauing, a key Tulare County COVID-19 metric dropped slightly, more evidence that the pandemic which started in March 2020 may be finally ending.
Tulare County s COVID-19 current daily case rate is 2.6 per 100,000 population, and the positivity rate is 1.5%. The county scored 1.5% in the state s Healthy Place Index.
Tulare County s case rate has hovered between 2.9 and 3.3 cases per 100,000 for the past several weeks. To move from the orange tier to the even less restrictive yellow tier, the county s COVID-19 case rate must drop below 2.
The state, though, plans to scrap the tiered system as of June 15, as long as hospitalizations continue to trend downward and adequate vaccine supply is available. That means local businesses could operate without occupancy restrictions. However, people will likely be still required to wear masks.
Gabino (Gabe) Perez Cano (December 22, 1960 to April 14, 2021) passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife, children, mother, siblings, nieces, and nephews. Gabino, son of Alvaro and Genevieve Cano, was born in Phoenix, Arizona and spent most of his life in the Central Valley. Gabe was preceded in death by his father, Alvaro. Survivors include his faithful and devoted wife, Olga, and his most enduring legacy, his sons Gabe Jr. and Joshua. He is also survived by his mother, Genevieve, his brothers Leandro (Debbie), Alvaro (Brenda), Stephen (Nina), Chris, Albert, and John (Cynthia), and his sisters Mary Lindsay (Scott), Genevieve Rangel (Val), Angie Campa, and Santos Bailey. Part of his enormous legacy includes his relationship with his many nieces and nephews.
Tulare County officially entered the state’s red tier on Wednesday morning. This means California health officials are now allowing middle and high schools to reopen for in-person learning.
Visalia Unified School District scheduled a March 25 return a date many teachers have prepared for despite uncertainties about teaching in-person during a coronavirus pandemic that has caused widespread disruption for all stakeholders involved.
Teachers are working to ensure secondary students are equitably and safely taught in-person and online, even though some have lingering concerns, they said.
“I think teachers are excited to have kids back in many ways,” said Greg Price, the president of the Visalia Unified Teachers Association. “Teachers in general want to see us return to some semblance of normalcy.”
Tulare County needs more medical volunteers to administer COVID-19 vaccine
A long list of licensed medical professionals, from nurses to dentists, can apply to volunteer.
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TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) As vaccine supply increases and eligibility expands, Tulare County health officials say they need more medically-trained volunteers to help vaccinate the public.
A long list of licensed medical professionals, from nurses to dentists, can apply to volunteer at vaccination clinics throughout Tulare County.
Fresno State and College of the Sequoias nursing students administered the COVID-19 vaccine to hundreds of Tulare County residents on Thursday.
Michelle Thao never expected to find herself on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19.