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Disabilities

Welcome to Roseville Today’s section on disabilities. Featuring a combination of original content, guest posts, inspiring stories, and practical tips. We hope you’ll find this section useful and informative. May it lift you with encouragement, empower you with empathy, and fuel you with compassion.

UC Davis first in the state to offer life-changing therapy for...

Sacramento, Calif. - On August 4, the pediatric infusion room at UC Davis Medical Center was abuzz. A 5-year-old boy named Andrew Rodriguez was lying on a bed surrounded by family while receiving an infusion of the first-ever gene therapy for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) for pediatric patients.

Achieve Tahoe adaptive sailing program for children and adults with disabilities

Alpine Meadows, Calif. - Achieve Tahoe is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $75,262 grant from the Truckee Tahoe Airport District to expand the capacity of its adaptive sailing program for children and adults with disabilities. With this funding, Achieve Tahoe will

Tahoe Meadows accessibility ramp campaign underway

Tahoe City, Calif. - A boardwalk trail meanders through Tahoe Meadows near Mt. Rose summit, providing visitors with incredible views and signage about the local flora and fauna. Access to the boardwalk, however, is currently limited

Autism Tips for a Sensory Friendly July 4th

The Fourth of July holiday often includes fireworks and parades, backyard barbecues and neighborhood festivals - all of which can be overstimulating for some individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism.

Roseville new soccer complex and universally accessible playground breaks ground

Roseville, Calif.- Roseville continues to expanding its growing position in California sports tourism with the groundbreaking of a new multi-field soccer complex at 2600 Westbrook Dr and Blue Oaks Blvd.

New employment model for people with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities

Sacramento, Calif. - Over the past 20 years, more than 60,000 California students with autism and intellectual disabilities have graduated from high school. Most of them are unemployed or under-employed.

Sierra College Foundation closing equity and achievement gaps

Rocklin, Calif.- Sierra College Foundation (SCF) closes out Academic Year 22-23 with its momentous Scholarship Celebration. The Foundation awarded nearly $350,000 to over 200 local students to help pay for school year 2023-24

Disability News: SAFE Credit Union partners with Roseville based PRIDE Industries

Folsom, Calif. - Joining in the mission to provide more job opportunities to those with a wide range of abilities, SAFE Credit Union is proudly partnering with Roseville- based PRIDE Industries.

Common Autism Screening Tool is effective, but has limitations says study

Sacramento, Calif.- A new study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers and others finds that an autism screening tool used widely in the U.S. and around the world is effective but has limitations. The findings highlight the need for providers

Roseville Bunnies and Baskets fun for children with autism and special...

Roseville, Calif.- Come out to Maidu Community Center in Roseville this March 29th for springtime traditions and family fun! All families with children with autism and other special needs welcome!

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Roseville 9th Best City to Retire in United States

Roseville, Calif.- The abundance of shopping choices, outdoor recreational opportunities, great weather, and proximity to the Sierra Nevada Mountains, wineries and San Francisco are all mentioned by Money.com as reasons for the ranking.