Founded & launched in 2017 by Lisa Marie Clinton, avail® was developed from a desire to both raise public expectations and empower individuals to achieve their goals. Lisa questioned how to revolutionize how individuals were supported and equip them with the tools to self-manage their day and have ownership. The advances in technology can now support such an approach.

In addition, they wanted to support organizations to be in line with best practice guidelines, and implement evidence-based programs which report and achieve data-driven outcomes.

This has been achieved, and today the solution is funded globally by many local authorities and governments as a leading solution and has proven to have a life-changing impact on users.

In 2021, Avail Support was acquired by CentralReach, a leader in Autism and IDD software and services. Lisa Marie now serves as Managing Director of Avail Support and continues her mission to bring innovation, opportunities, and independence to those who may need additional support.

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NuroLux is a movement to restore hope for families impacted by Autism by providing them with the team, clinical and educational technology tools, and a plan to light the path ahead.

As reflected by the three hands protecting the heart in their logo, they believe a balanced Alliance between (1) the family, (2) the multi-disciplinary professional team, and (3) the community will significantly improve the lives of families impacted by Autism. This Alliance must be managed as your impacted child has new teachers, care teams, and experiences. NuroLux will provide families with the tools to form and maintain this important Alliance.

To empower families impacted by Autism, the professionals supporting them, and their communities with better resources to navigate the fractured landscape of care through NuroLux’s actionable strategies, world-class coaching, and industry-leading solutions to meet each family’s unique needs. NuroLux’s community provides our members with holistic, realistic, and actionable tools to improve the quality of their lives.

About Dr. Jessica Taverniti

Dr. Jessica Taverniti’s unwavering optimism and energy, a partial product of her Rocky Mountains upbringing, coupled with her over 17 years of experience supporting families impacted by Autism, ignites NuroLux’s mission. Consistently challenging and improving the status quo in traditional Autism care models, Jessica believes better resources are needed to empower the entire family unit as they navigate their loved one’s Autism journey. 

A Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst by trade, Jessica has worked in every corner of Autism care helping hundreds of families around the country. She’s served as a one-to-one behavioral therapist; an advocate; developed treatment clinics, special-education schools, and ADS-focused technologies around the world; supervised therapists and clinicians on every level, and is a sought-after teacher in Doctoral-level programs at several universities. 

Jessica’s entrepreneurial soul and passion for sharing her vast experience and perspectives will ensure families and individuals impacted by Autism thrive in all aspects of their lives.

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Website: https://nurolux.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NuroLux

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Waypoints - https://waypoints.substack.com/

Facebook: @TrueNorthDisabilityPlanning

Twitter: @NeedsNavigator

Resource store (free downloads too) - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/True-North-Disability-Planning

NuroLux is a movement to restore hope for families impacted by Autism by providing them with the team, clinical and educational technology tools, and a plan to light the path ahead.

As reflected by the three hands protecting the heart in their logo, they believe a balanced Alliance between (1) the family, (2) the multi-disciplinary professional team, and (3) the community will significantly improve the lives of families impacted by Autism. This Alliance must be managed as your impacted child has new teachers, care teams, and experiences. NuroLux will provide families with the tools to form and maintain this important Alliance.

To empower families impacted by Autism, the professionals supporting them, and their communities with better resources to navigate the fractured landscape of care through NuroLux’s actionable strategies, world-class coaching, and industry-leading solutions to meet each family’s unique needs. NuroLux’s community provides our members with holistic, realistic, and actionable tools to improve the quality of their lives.

About Dr. Jessica Taverniti

Dr. Jessica Taverniti’s unwavering optimism and energy, a partial product of her Rocky Mountains upbringing, coupled with her over 17 years of experience supporting families impacted by Autism, ignites NuroLux’s mission. Consistently challenging and improving the status quo in traditional Autism care models, Jessica believes better resources are needed to empower the entire family unit as they navigate their loved one’s Autism journey. 

A Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst by trade, Jessica has worked in every corner of Autism care helping hundreds of families around the country. She’s served as a one-to-one behavioral therapist; an advocate; developed treatment clinics, special-education schools, and ADS-focused technologies around the world; supervised therapists and clinicians on every level, and is a sought-after teacher in Doctoral-level programs at several universities. 

Jessica’s entrepreneurial soul and passion for sharing her vast experience and perspectives will ensure families and individuals impacted by Autism thrive in all aspects of their lives.

Connect to learn more:

Website: https://nurolux.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NuroLux

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Podcast (ABC's of Disability Planning) - https://anchor.fm/abcs-disability-planning

Waypoints - https://waypoints.substack.com/

Facebook: @TrueNorthDisabilityPlanning

Twitter: @NeedsNavigator

Resource store (free downloads too) - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/True-North-Disability-Planning

Around the world, children with Down syndrome are routinely abandoned and institutionalized for life. This widespread problem seems overwhelming, but there is hope. RODS Heroes wholeheartedly believe that when you become actively engaged in good work, whether that be adopting a child or helping create opportunities for others to adopt, you will witness miracles. People will help you, partnerships will be forged, and all of the necessary components of your plan will fall into place. But you have to be willing to take a leap of faith.

RODS Heroes is a nonprofit committed to finding a loving home for all orphaned children with Down syndrome. Through the efforts of our many RODS Heroes and the amazing families who are answering the call to adopt, miracles are transpiring right before our eyes.

Brady and Andrea Murray are the founders of RODS Heroes, and Brady serves as its President. Their journey with the Down syndrome community began in 2007 when their son was born with Down syndrome. The Murrays quickly realized that what they thought would be one of their family's greatest challenges would actually be one of their greatest blessings.

Reece's Rainbow - https://reecesrainbow.org/

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Website: https://rods.org/

Facebook: @rodsheroes

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See the Miracle Podcast: https://anchor.fm/seethemiracle

Interview w/ Andrea Roberts and A Mother's Rest - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Sx7rcvF9lub

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Around the world, children with Down syndrome are routinely abandoned and institutionalized for life. This widespread problem seems overwhelming, but there is hope. RODS Heroes wholeheartedly believe that when you become actively engaged in good work, whether that be adopting a child or helping create opportunities for others to adopt, you will witness miracles. People will help you, partnerships will be forged, and all of the necessary components of your plan will fall into place. But you have to be willing to take a leap of faith.

RODS Heroes is a nonprofit committed to finding a loving home for all orphaned children with Down syndrome. Through the efforts of our many RODS Heroes and the amazing families who are answering the call to adopt, miracles are transpiring right before our eyes.

Brady and Andrea Murray are the founders of RODS Heroes, and Brady serves as its President. Their journey with the Down syndrome community began in 2007 when their son was born with Down syndrome. The Murrays quickly realized that what they thought would be one of their family's greatest challenges would actually be one of their greatest blessings.

Reece's Rainbow - https://reecesrainbow.org/

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Website: https://rods.org/

Facebook: @rodsheroes

Instagram: @rodsheroes

Email: [email protected]

See the Miracle Podcast: https://anchor.fm/seethemiracle

Interview w/ Andrea Roberts and A Mother's Rest - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Sx7rcvF9lub

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Waypoints - https://waypoints.substack.com/

Facebook: @TrueNorthDisabilityPlanning

Twitter: @NeedsNavigator

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The Special Abilities Network (SAN) is a team of financial planners who are members of the special needs community professionally and/or personally. They’ve made it their life’s work to empower families in the special needs community because they understand what it means to wake up in the middle of the night with fears of the future. 

The founders of SAN prefer the term “special abilities” rather than “special needs.” This is because their own experience with their own children has been that, although they do need more help than typically developing individuals would, their children do have many special abilities. They have unique ways of connecting with others and shining a bright light on the world.

Brady Murray is the proud father of 7 children, 2 with Down syndrome: one born into his family, Nash, and the other adopted from China, Cooper. The Murray family loves all things special needs and strongly believes in second chances. This belief fuels their love for foster care, and the two youngest children in the family were adopted through foster care.

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Website: https://specialabilitiesnetwork.com/

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The Special Abilities Network (SAN) is a team of financial planners who are members of the special needs community professionally and/or personally. They’ve made it their life’s work to empower families in the special needs community because they understand what it means to wake up in the middle of the night with fears of the future. 

The founders of SAN prefer the term “special abilities” rather than “special needs.” This is because their own experience with their own children has been that, although they do need more help than typically developing individuals would, their children do have many special abilities. They have unique ways of connecting with others and shining a bright light on the world.

Brady Murray is the proud father of 7 children, 2 with Down syndrome: one born into his family, Nash, and the other adopted from China, Cooper. The Murray family loves all things special needs and strongly believes in second chances. This belief fuels their love for foster care, and the two youngest children in the family were adopted through foster care.

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Website: https://specialabilitiesnetwork.com/

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Waypoints - https://waypoints.substack.com/ 

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What is FD/MAS? 

The name of this condition, Fibrous Dysplasia/McCune-Albright syndrome (FD/MAS), can sometimes be confusing. Some people only have affected bones, in which case it might be called FD. When bones and other tissues are affected, it is called MAS. Since both FD and MAS are caused by the exact same gene mutation, and since many people with FD also have other tissues involved, the FD/MAS Alliance and doctors have decided to call it FD/MAS. It is a rare condition caused by a mutation in the gene GNAS. The mutated gene produces a protein, Gs alpha, that is dysfunctional. Gs alpha is a sort of “on/off” switch in cells, and the mutated protein is stuck in the “on” position. Depending on the cell or tissue affected, the “on” switch has a different effect.

Adrienne McBride serves as Executive Director and has 15+ years of working in the nonprofit sector in leadership roles. Her professional experience with the autistic adult community, non-traditional students pursuing higher education, and the chronically homeless have made her a tireless advocate for underserved populations. She is thrilled to work alongside the patients and caregivers of the FD/MAS community to find better answers and better options for all those who suffer from this rare disease. Adrienne received her undergraduate degree in French and Politics from Fairfield University, CT, and her master's degree in business from the University of Maryland.

Anne Corvelle is a parent of a daughter with MAS/PFD. Ann spent over 10 years working in non-profit organizations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, currently in fundraising. Besides spending time with her family and working, she is heavily involved in her children’s school and doing whatever work the FD/MAS Alliance asks of her. Ever since her daughter was diagnosed in 2016, she has been on a mission to bring attention to FD/MAS in the hopes of there one day being a treatment or cure for everyone affected by these diseases.

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Website: https://fdmasalliance.org/

Twitter: @FDysplasia

Facebook: @fibrousdysplasia

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What is FD/MAS? 

The name of this condition, Fibrous Dysplasia/McCune-Albright syndrome (FD/MAS), can sometimes be confusing. Some people only have affected bones, in which case it might be called FD. When bones and other tissues are affected, it is called MAS. Since both FD and MAS are caused by the exact same gene mutation, and since many people with FD also have other tissues involved, the FD/MAS Alliance and doctors have decided to call it FD/MAS. It is a rare condition caused by a mutation in the gene GNAS. The mutated gene produces a protein, Gs alpha, that is dysfunctional. Gs alpha is a sort of “on/off” switch in cells, and the mutated protein is stuck in the “on” position. Depending on the cell or tissue affected, the “on” switch has a different effect.

Adrienne McBride serves as Executive Director and has 15+ years of working in the nonprofit sector in leadership roles. Her professional experience with the autistic adult community, non-traditional students pursuing higher education, and the chronically homeless have made her a tireless advocate for underserved populations. She is thrilled to work alongside the patients and caregivers of the FD/MAS community to find better answers and better options for all those who suffer from this rare disease. Adrienne received her undergraduate degree in French and Politics from Fairfield University, CT, and her master's degree in business from the University of Maryland.

Anne Corvelle is a parent of a daughter with MAS/PFD. Ann spent over 10 years working in non-profit organizations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, currently in fundraising. Besides spending time with her family and working, she is heavily involved in her children’s school and doing whatever work the FD/MAS Alliance asks of her. Ever since her daughter was diagnosed in 2016, she has been on a mission to bring attention to FD/MAS in the hopes of there one day being a treatment or cure for everyone affected by these diseases.

Connect to learn more:

Website: https://fdmasalliance.org/

Twitter: @FDysplasia

Facebook: @fibrousdysplasia

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Nolu is a new kind of dating app specifically designed for people living with disabilities providing a fun, safe, and inclusive community for dating. It's a cultural movement, an equal opportunity for romance, love, and companionship.

Nolu is open to all and welcomes everyone looking for emotional inclusion! It was designed to cater primarily, but not exclusively, to the needs of people with disabilities, as opposed to traditional applications that leave very little room for inclusion and diversity. Their dating community is fully inclusive and encourages authenticity and transparency.

Nolu's mission is to help as many people as possible to have a real option for dating and access to an emotional and love life. It should be noted that many of the accessibility features must first be selected in the settings of the cell phone you are using.  For example, by selecting a larger font size, these same settings will carry over into the application. Nolu includes many features that support people with hearing loss such as the Virtual Interview Module that allows users to record video profiles so that everyone can be read, seen, and heard.

Learn more:

Website: https://nolu.ca/

App (Android users) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dating.adate4u

Facebook: @no.one.left.unloved

Instagram: @nolu.dating

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