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02/17/2026

App of the Week: iSEQUENCES is an educational app that helps teaching social habits and emotions to children with Autism/ASD and Asperger’s Syndrome. Teaches what to do and how to feel in certain situations. 10 sequences available in free version. 100 available in paid version. Experiment before purchasing. Price: $2.99 Device: iPad

02/12/2026

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02/04/2026

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National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Advocacy and Action Center - Check out the most recent action: https://ncil.org/advocacy-action/

02/03/2026

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02/02/2026

App of the Week: Story Creator - Easy Story Book Maker for Kids. Parents and teachers can use this app to introduce unfamiliar settings like going to a doctor or traveling on an airplane. Once a photo is added, creators add a caption and either record the phrase or rely on text to speech. There are also drawing tools to doctor the photos if desired. During playback the words are highlighted as spoken which helps immeasurably with early literacy. Even better than sharing social stories is the ability for even young students to create their own presentations. Whether retelling a favorite fairy tale or doing a full-scale “oral” report, the simplicity makes participation possible for even those with severely limited verbal skills. Price: Free Device: iPad

01/29/2026

The Fairfield County Foundation is offering several scholarships for students pursuing higher education, including those with an interest in law enforcement. If you or someone you know qualifies, be sure to apply before the March 6, 2026, deadline.

Apply here: https://www.fairfieldcountyfoundation.org/scholarships

Available Scholarships:

D.A.R.E. Scholarship – Open to graduates of the D.A.R.E. program from Lancaster High School, Fisher Catholic, or Fairfield Christian Academy.

Officer Brett Markwood Scholarship – For Fairfield County residents pursuing law enforcement training through a police academy, technical school, or four-year college.

Deputy Ethan Collins Scholarship – Supports students preparing for a law enforcement career or continuing education in the field.

Chad Edwards Memorial Scholarship – Assists Fairfield County students attending an accredited school or academy for law enforcement training or career advancement.

01/29/2026

Reminder: There will be no wheelchair basketball tonight in Fairfield County.

We hope everyone stays warm and safe! ❄️

01/27/2026

Notice: All adaptive sports activities are cancelled this week

01/27/2026

Due to the weather, staff are working from home today. Phone calls to the office will be redirected to cell phones.

01/21/2026

Educational opportunities for employers regarding legal requirements of accessibility

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