By Mary Flavin, WTRF (April 6, 2026) WHEELING, W.V. (WTRF) — Young dancers of all abilities had the chance to take part in a one-of-a-kind workshop at Easterseals Rehabilitation Center […]
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How to Nurture Leadership Skills in Your Child with a Disability Through Dance
Posted onBy Sean Morris, LearnFit.org For parents of children with disabilities and the performing arts educators who support them, dance can be both a home for expression and a place where […]
[Press Release] 2026 Verdi-Fletcher Dance and Disability Scholarship Application Opens February 2
Posted onMedia ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseContact: Jarrod Hartzlerjhartzler@oaae.net 2026 Verdi-Fletcher Dance and Disability Scholarship Application Opens February 2 January 15, 2026 – The Verdi-Fletcher Dance and Disability Scholarship Fund was created by […]
How Parents Can Spark Curiosity and Inspire Lifelong Learners
Posted onParents of young children, especially families connected to dance, including wheelchair users, often see curiosity light up at home, then dim when learning starts to feel like pressure or performance. […]
Grieving the Life You Once Knew: How To Find Meaning After Disability
Posted onBy Sean Morris, LearnFit.org When a person becomes disabled—whether suddenly through injury or gradually through illness—it’s not just the body that changes. Identity, dreams, relationships, and even one’s sense of […]
Dancing Wheels Company presents “Puff, the Magic Dragon”
Posted onMedia Release Contact: Mary Verdi-Fletcher President/Founding Artistic Director VFletcher1@aol.com (216) 432-0306 office (216) 272-1494 mobile For Immediate Release: Dancing Wheels Company Sets the Stage for the Heartwarming Story of Puff […]
Press/Media Release: Puff the Magic Dragon
Posted onContact: Mary Verdi-Fletcher President/Founding Artistic Director (216) 432-0306 office (216) 272-1494 mobile For Immediate Release: CLEVELAND, Ohio, January 5, 2026— Dancing Wheels Company Sets the Stage for the Heartwarming Story […]
How Young Adults with Disabilities Can Thrive and Build Careers in Business
Posted onBy Sean Morris, LearnFit.org The business world is full of opportunities for people with disabilities, but knowing where to start can be overwhelming. Career success isn’t just about getting hired; […]
[This is Cleveland’s Rebecca Ferlotti Blog Post] 15 Parks, Patios and Outdoor Adventures to Experience in Cleveland
Posted onSeptember 9, 2025—Award-winning parks, best-in-the-Midwest patios, cultural institutions that rival bigger cities…Cleveland really does have it all. These locals live and breathe nature, whether they’re directly involved in parks and […]
After-School Adventures: Expanding Horizons for Children with Disabilities
Posted onBy Sean Morris, LearnFit.org When the school bell rings, many parents of children with disabilities are left asking a familiar question: “What now?” The hours between school and dinner are […]