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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.

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!

Golden 1 Center lauded for fully accessible ticket purchasing system

Sacramento, Calif. - As Sacramento's Golden 1 Center welcomes increasing numbers of visitors back to the stadium to enjoy Kings games, concerts, and other events, community members who are blind or have low vision

27 visually impaired runners to compete in Sunday’s California International Marathon

Sacramento, Calif. - For the 13th year, the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes is partnering with the Sacramento Running Association to host the USABA Marathon National Championships presented by

Roseville Area High Schools Kick Off Special Olympics Sports Program

Roseville, Calif.- Roseville Joint Union High School District (RJUHSD) is pleased to announce the launch of its Unified Sports Program for 2022, which is affiliated with the Special Olympics.

World’s First Stem Cell Treatment for Spina Bifida

Three babies have been born after receiving the world's first spina bifida treatment combining surgery with stem cells. This was made possible by a landmark clinical trial at UC Davis Health.

Social-Sexual Education for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities

Sacramento, Calif. - People with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism, usually want to have romantic relationships, but are often not given the tools to create them in a meaningful, safe way. This is particularly true for those with intellectual disabilities.

Volunteers Raising Service Dogs for People with Disabilities

Canine Companionsยฎ provides expertly trained service dogs for children, adults and veterans with

Autism inspires Roseville student toward career path

Roseville, Calif.- As I feel the sunshine peer in my window, I open my eyes to see a plate of two cinnamon rolls sitting on my bedside table. This is how I woke up almost every morning during the summer of 2017.

Be a Friend This Holiday Season

Outreach could jumpstart a lifelong friendship Roseville, Calif.- With Christmas, and other year-end holidays approaching, I'm going to put an idea or two right...

๐Ÿ’ซ Local Spotlight

Stanford Ranch Family Dentistry in Rocklin serving the local community since...

Rocklin, Calif.- For nearly 24 years, Jason and Heather have grown their successful Stanford Ranch Family Dentistry practice by faithfully serving patients throughout the Rocklin, Roseville, and greater South Placer County region. Their business has grown to now employ over a dozen employees which helps them meet the growing demands of a successful local business.

Welcome to the Brighter Side

Roseville Venture Lab business accelerator and incubator

The City of Roseville, in partnership with the Growth Factory, is launching Roseville Venture Lab in Downtown Roseville. City Council approved plans for the business accelerator and incubator at the May 18 meeting.