For Autism Acceptance Month advocates ask for understanding, more inclusive opportunities, services
By: Larissa Scott Posted at 6:45 AM, Apr 29, 2022 and last updated 7:19 AM, May 05, 2022 TAMPA, Fla. — For Autism Acceptance Month, advocates are asking for better understanding, more inclusive communities and opportunities, as well as better access to high-quality education, employment, and resources. “My son would be considered profoundly autistic,” said Leslie Ciper. Her son […]
Federal lawmakers consider expanding medical marijuana research across the country
By: Larissa Scott Posted at 6:22 AM, Apr 21, 2022, and last updated 7:39 AM, Apr 21, 2022 TAMPA, Fla. — Currently, there are two different federal bills, one in the House and one in the Senate, that aim to expand medical marijuana research. “We were one of the very early patients,” said Leslie Ciper. Her son uses medical marijuana to help […]
Florida Department of Health says healthy children should not get COVID vaccine, opposing CDC recommendation
By Fox 13 News staff Published March 7, 2022, Updated March 8, 2022 Coronavirus in Florida FOX 13 News WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health will soon recommend that healthy children should not get the coronavirus vaccine, contradicting federal health guidelines. Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced that the state would make the change in policy during a Monday […]
