The ABLE Employment Flexibility Act (H.R. 4672) permits employers to contribute to an employee’s ABLE account instead of a 401(k) – including an employer’s match. By saving it in the ABLE account it will not adversely affect most means-tested federal benefits.
The Bridges have been supporting the Fragile X community for years. They took a few minutes this month to tell you why and encourage you to join them in supporting the work of the National Fragile X Foundation this month. Hear what they have to say.
Paula Fasciano and friends opened Bake Ability so they could give employment opportunities to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Dr. Randi Hagerman joins us to discuss the latest information and research on premutation carriers. The recording includes the Q & A session following her presentation. You can watch the video and access the additional resources.
An update on our advocacy efforts, including Advocacy Day 2022 and key legislation we are currently supporting.
Collaborate with us. Families learn how behavior, communication, and sensory processing are connected. Further, families are provided with sensory, communication, and behavioral strategies that can be implemented within daily routines. An emphasis on collaborative and evidence-based practices is highlighted.
A concern for parents of children with Fragile X syndrome is their level independence as an adult. This is Clay and his mother June's story.
Meet an xtraordinary employee, Zach, who turned his love of animals into his perfect job at the Monterey Zoo.
A $4 million cooperative agreement to “Characterize the Natural History of Fragile X Syndrome to Inform the Development of Intervention and Outcome Measures” was awarded to Dr. Elizabeth Berry-Kravis of Rush University Medical Center by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Join us for the live, virtual closing ceremony of the 2021 X Strides. We will have prizes, awards, and more. It is a can't miss event! Thank you to everyone who helped raise awareness for Fragile X.
Collaborate with us. Families learn how behavior, communication, and sensory processing are connected. Further, families are provided with sensory, communication, and behavioral strategies that can be implemented within daily routines. An emphasis on collaborative and evidence-based practices is highlighted.
The governors of Wisconsin and South Carolina proclaim July 22, 2021 as Fragile X Awareness Day in South Carolina. Read their proclamations.
This infographic and two-minute tip video answer the question, How is Fragile X syndrome inherited. It is one of the most common questions about Fragile X.
Dr. Anne Wheeler will provide an overview of the literature on stress vulnerability in women with a premutation, describe how mindfulness-based techniques can be helpful for stress-reduction, allow for some experiential practice of these techniques, and provide practical resources for increasing mindfulness, reducing stress, and improving overall well-being.
his year, as part of our awareness efforts, we are sharing about individuals with Fragile X syndrome who are working – paid, volunteer, full-time, part-time, and more. We want to raise awareness of the value of employment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for the employee, employer, and their coworkers.
