Synaesthesia - Mixing of the Senses

A large number of people with autism experience unusual sensory triggers, where experiencing one sense triggers another sense. The condition is known as synaesthesia and involves "mixing of the senses." A new study indicates synaesthesia is three times as common in people with autism as those who are not in the spectrum.

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/11/20/autism-mixing-senses/18906/

Ten Ways to Move Toward Inclusion

Ten Ways to Move Toward Inclusion  

Inclusion is a societal issue, and not an issue solely for people with disabilities. A person who lives with a disability cannot simply force him or herself to be included. Society must open up and welcome the person in. Inclusion begins with perception of the people we have segregated from the larger group. 

Here are the first ten steps toward creating an society that is inclusive of people with disabilities.