Multiple shots are fired at 19-year-old
The Houston Police Department is searching for the person who shot a 19-year-old man who was found lying in the street shot.
The Houston Police Department is searching for the person who shot a 19-year-old man who was found lying in the street shot.
Best Buddies Kickoff Party details announced
1. What is Best Buddies? Best Buddies was founded 32 years ago by Anthony Kennedy Shriver after noticing the unjustified lack of opportunities for people with IDD to socialize with nondisabled peers. It is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communications skills and feel valued by society. 2. How do you do you accomplish this? What are your programs? Our founding pillar is Friendship – inspired by Anthony’s friendship with his Aunt Rosemary. We help establish friendship chapters from elementary school through adulthood. When you are in elementary school, everyone loves everybody – no differences. By Middle School differences are noticed and begin to force distancing and isolation and even bullying. In fact, bullying is a common experience among 70% of adolescents with disabilities! In High School everyone is so busy and SpEd students are often segregated, so it’s even more lonely. So Best Buddies strives to keep the feeling of inclusion from elementary age through adulthood. This is not a mentorship program – this is true interpersonal relationships – real friendships where kids go bowling or to the football game or the movies and build friendships that can last a lifetime. 3. What other programs do you have? As our friendship chapters grow, naturally leadership skills evolve. All students grow in Social Emotional Learning and advocate for inclusion. They all learn to give speeches and have conversations about acceptance and opportunity. They are the employers of tomorrow and Ambassadors for our mission. Thus our second pillar is Leadership. Meaningful Employment is our third pillar – and students with IDD need to start thinking about this in Middle School and early High School just like everyone else. Oftentimes, parents are so consumed in the every day needs of their SpEd student that it is quite normal to wake up the day after High School Graduation and think, “Now what?!?” We don’t want our students to graduate to the couch! So preparation and learning soft skills needs to begin in school. Did you know that 81% of people with IDD are not employed? Best Buddies Jobs program is very robust for our Adults with IDD. And like every BB program, it is required to be integrated. We are not seeking a situation where all the employees with Special Needs are sitting in a corner folding napkins. These are people working side by side with mainstream staff. Our program is unique in that we start with Jobs Development – where we work with the prospective employee to explore career options – and also something where they can have the opportunity to advance. Not just think of McDonald’s because they like to eat there! After that, we wo
1. What is Best Buddies? Best Buddies was founded 32 years ago by Anthony Kennedy Shriver after noticing the unjustified lack of opportunities for people with IDD to socialize with nondisabled peers. It is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communications skills and feel valued by society. 2. How do you do you accomplish this? What are your programs? Our founding pillar is Friendship – inspired by Anthony’s friendship with his Aunt Rosemary. We help establish friendship chapters from elementary school through adulthood. When you are in elementary school, everyone loves everybody – no differences. By Middle School differences are noticed and begin to force distancing and isolation and even bullying. In fact, bullying is a common experience among 70% of adolescents with disabilities! In High School everyone is so busy and SpEd students are often segregated, so it’s even more lonely. So Best Buddies strives to keep the feeling of inclusion from elementary age through adulthood. This is not a mentorship program – this is true interpersonal relationships – real friendships where kids go bowling or to the football game or the movies and build friendships that can last a lifetime. 3. What other programs do you have? As our friendship chapters grow, naturally leadership skills evolve. All students grow in Social Emotional Learning and advocate for inclusion. They all learn to give speeches and have conversations about acceptance and opportunity. They are the employers of tomorrow and Ambassadors for our mission. Thus our second pillar is Leadership. Meaningful Employment is our third pillar – and students with IDD need to start thinking about this in Middle School and early High School just like everyone else. Oftentimes, parents are so consumed in the every day needs of their SpEd student that it is quite normal to wake up the day after High School Graduation and think, “Now what?!?” We don’t want our students to graduate to the couch! So preparation and learning soft skills needs to begin in school. Did you know that 81% of people with IDD are not employed? Best Buddies Jobs program is very robust for our Adults with IDD. And like every BB program, it is required to be integrated. We are not seeking a situation where all the employees with Special Needs are sitting in a corner folding napkins. These are people working side by side with mainstream staff. Our program is unique in that we start with Jobs Development – where we work with the prospective employee to explore career options – and also something where they can have the opportunity to advance. Not just think of McDonald’s because they like to eat there! After that, we wo
Backstage w/ Saw X
Jigsaw makes a chilling return for the tenth installment in the 'Saw franchise, and we have an exclusive interview with the crew.
Jigsaw makes a chilling return for the tenth installment in the 'Saw franchise, and we have an exclusive interview with the crew.
Small biz spotlight: Buena Vista Cuban Cafe
A new Cuban Caf? on Washington Avenue brings a bite of Cuban culture through its cuisine to Houston.
A new Cuban Caf? on Washington Avenue brings a bite of Cuban culture through its cuisine to Houston.
Shear Success: Nonprofit expanding in Eado
Meet Melissa, a local hero making dreams come true by giving free haircuts to those in need and helping them achieve their dream careers. Find out how her nonprofit is expanding in EADO as Chelsea Edwards reports live!
Meet Melissa, a local hero making dreams come true by giving free haircuts to those in need and helping them achieve their dream careers. Find out how her nonprofit is expanding in EADO as Chelsea Edwards reports live!
All about 'Best Buddies'
Join us to hear how Best Buddies has positively impacted lives for decades with Julissa Garza as the Area Director and Jared Atkins as the State Ambassador.
Join us to hear how Best Buddies has positively impacted lives for decades with Julissa Garza as the Area Director and Jared Atkins as the State Ambassador.
Hot or cold? How temperature impacts your night's sleep
In this conversation with Dr. Mike, we'll learn about the ideal sleep temperatures for different age groups, how being too hot or cold affects sleep, and what to do if your family can't agree on the perfect temperature.
In this conversation with Dr. Mike, we'll learn about the ideal sleep temperatures for different age groups, how being too hot or cold affects sleep, and what to do if your family can't agree on the perfect temperature.
The Village School student 'making the grade'
Meet a standout student at The Village School, Mariana Chapa, who excels both on the track as a Track and Field State champion and in the classroom with a 103.24 GPA.
Meet a standout student at The Village School, Mariana Chapa, who excels both on the track as a Track and Field State champion and in the classroom with a 103.24 GPA.
Houston toddler triumphs over rare eye cancer, starts kindergarten
A local family is opening up about their challenging journey during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, as their one-year-old daughter battled a rare eye cancer and is now thriving in kindergarten.
A local family is opening up about their challenging journey during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, as their one-year-old daughter battled a rare eye cancer and is now thriving in kindergarten.
Future of zero-emission air travel
The world's first ever liquid hydrogen powered electric plane is a Germany based aviation company way of protecting the earth.
The world's first ever liquid hydrogen powered electric plane is a Germany based aviation company way of protecting the earth.
Your Legal Questions: Ken Paxton trial, Traffic Safety trucks and University of Phoenix
FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers viewers' legal questions.
FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers viewers' legal questions.
Is Texas' 2023 hurricane season already over?
Space City Weather Meteorologist Eric Berger explains why he believes hurricane season is already over for Texas.
Space City Weather Meteorologist Eric Berger explains why he believes hurricane season is already over for Texas.
High interest rates could be the new normal
After the two-day meeting of the federal reserve, financial experts predict that interest rates will remain high for the foreseeable future.
After the two-day meeting of the federal reserve, financial experts predict that interest rates will remain high for the foreseeable future.
Is Kim Kardashian's new look a buzzworthy trend or a bold wig statement?
Kim Kardashian has caused quite a stir with a new photo shoot for "C-R Fashion Book," featuring a buzzed haircut, thin eyebrows, and basic outfits, leaving fans speculating whether it's real or just a wig.
Kim Kardashian has caused quite a stir with a new photo shoot for "C-R Fashion Book," featuring a buzzed haircut, thin eyebrows, and basic outfits, leaving fans speculating whether it's real or just a wig.
Simone Biles' supportive response to a gymnast overlooked
Simone Biles tweeted about a recently resurfaced video showing a young Black girl being overlooked during a gymnastics medal ceremony.
Simone Biles tweeted about a recently resurfaced video showing a young Black girl being overlooked during a gymnastics medal ceremony.
How 'recovering out loud' can inspire substance use recovery
In this interview, Dr. Daryl Shorter, the Addictions Services Medical Director at the Menninger Clinic, discusses the importance of "recovering out loud" for individuals with substance use disorders.
In this interview, Dr. Daryl Shorter, the Addictions Services Medical Director at the Menninger Clinic, discusses the importance of "recovering out loud" for individuals with substance use disorders.
Survey: More couples open to signing prenup
A new survey shows more couples are open to signing a prenup than before.
A new survey shows more couples are open to signing a prenup than before.
Government shutdown looms as congress races against the clock
In five days, Congress faces a government shutdown as House Republicans scramble to pass spending bills while a bipartisan measure is introduced, with the current budget set to expire on Saturday.
In five days, Congress faces a government shutdown as House Republicans scramble to pass spending bills while a bipartisan measure is introduced, with the current budget set to expire on Saturday.
Paxton whistleblower lawsuit continues
All four former employees intend to continue suing Paxton despite recent court case.
All four former employees intend to continue suing Paxton despite recent court case.
Shooter agrees to pay $5 million to victims
The gunman who killed more than 20 people in an El Paso, Texas Walmart has agreed to pay over $5 million to the victim's families
The gunman who killed more than 20 people in an El Paso, Texas Walmart has agreed to pay over $5 million to the victim's families