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First Place, Spectrum Courtyard aim to close autism housing gap

Hayden Cilley Maria Staubs

March 31, 2023 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

First Place offers supportive housing for adults with autism and Down syndrome and those who are neurodivergent. Along with housing, First Place also offers a residential transition program that teaches skills like budgeting and management to prepare residents to live independently.

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Is There Anything 'Solar Meadows' Can't Do?

Elizabeth Hewitt

March 31, 2023 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Ramsey, Minnesota

Pollinator-friendly solar arrays, also called solar meadows, feature meadows of native flowers around the solar panels instead of turf or gravel to support pollinators.

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Cleveland non-profit sending surplus medical supplies to Ukraine

Courtney Gousman

March 31, 2023 |

WEWS-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

Local nonprofit Medwish collects surplus medical supplies and equipment to distribute to those in need. Medwish provides supplies both domestically and internationally and has significantly increased its efforts amidst the war in Ukraine. Since the start of the war Medwish has sent out more than 81 shipments to Ukraine or Poland, about 190,000 pounds of medical supplies in total.

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Un programa de ASU está abordando la brecha de diversidad y la retención de maestros en la fuerza laboral educativa de Arizona

Beatriz Limón

March 31, 2023 |

Arizona Luminaria |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Arizona

Los nuevos programas educativos multilingües y multiculturales como el de la Universidad Estatal de Arizona (ASU) ayudan a preparar a los futuros maestros para satisfacer las necesidades de los estudiantes latinos y disminuir la crisis de retención de maestros en el estado.

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This school district is allowing students, staff to take mental health days

Jenna Zibton

March 31, 2023 |

WKMG-TV |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Montgomery County, Virginia

Since 2019, students and staff at Montgomery County Public Schools have been able to take mental health days. They count as sick days, which are excused absences. Mental health days can be taken for a variety of reasons and allow people to take a break when they start feeling overwhelmed. When students take mental health days, staff and school counselors can then connect the family with resources and follow up with students to ensure they’re getting the help they need.

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Edo IDP Camp: Displaced by insurgents, they found refuge thousands of kilometres from home

Gbeenga Salau

March 31, 2023 |

The Guardian Nigeria News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Uhogua, Edo

The Home for the Needy Foundation’s camp offers accommodations and support for people who are displaced in Nigeria due to terrorism. Along with housing, clothes, food, healthcare, and general support, those staying at the camp receive help and encouragement to continue their education, apply for college, or learn a trade.

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Bei Anruf Arzt: Ein digitaler Gesundheitsdienst in Uganda

Leonie March

March 31, 2023 |

Riffreporter |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Uganda

In Uganda gibt es rund 30 mal weniger Ärzte pro Einwohner als in Deutschland. Das Unternehmen Rocket Health bietet deshalb Beratung und Diagnosen am Telefon sowie einen mobilen Labor- und Apothekenservice an. Dadurch entlastet es Krankenhäuser, verbessert die Prävention und beschleunigt den Zugang zu medizinischer Versorgung.

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Responding to Oregon youth mental health needs with evidence-based approach

Dave Miller

March 30, 2023 |

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Oregon

LifeWorks NW is a non-profit that provides mental health services and treatment programs, like the Adolescent Day Treatment program, focusing on teens and young adults who show early signs of psychosis. Mental health professionals have been working with youth and their families for 60 years and have programs in almost every county across the state.

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Making life meaningful for the physically challenged

Tolulope Ojo Florence Akintola

March 30, 2023 |

Diamond 88.5FM |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Nigeria

The School of Special Needs ensures students with disabilities have equal access to education by making attending school more accessible. Students who attend the school have their fees paid for and are also provided with helpful resources like guiding canes and special typewriters for those with vision impairments.

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How does SOGI 123 show up in Cowichan Valley schools?

Shalu Mehta

March 30, 2023 |

The Discourse |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Canada, British Columbia

Sexual orientation and gender identities 123 or SOGI 123 is an optional resource educators can use to provide grade-level appropriate materials that help create safe, inclusive learning environments for students. All 60 school districts in the province are part of the SOGI 123 Educator Network, which allows educators to work together to design programs that foster inclusion in schools. Schools that integrate SOGI 123 have seen a positive impact on students’ mental health, as well as their sense of belonging and willingness to engage.

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