By Sarah KuperAutism spectrum disorder has attracted a lot of interest in recent years as diagnoses rise, but little is known about what it feels like to live with autism.Vestavia Hills couple Patrick and Meredith Dewees are hoping to change that. The Cahaba Heights couple recently published the book “Pathways of the Very Young Autistic Mind,” which describes their … [Read more...]
Support the Siblings: Local Girl Scout Creates Group for Siblings of Children with Special Needs
By Emily Williams The highest achievement a Girl Scout can tackle is the Gold Award, and Mountain Brook’s Katelyn McInerney is working toward hers with a particularly special project. Inspired by a variety of factors in her life, McInerney has created a support group for fellow siblings of children with special needs, dubbed Special Siblings, which will host its first … [Read more...]
Happy Trails: Fitness Fundraiser Turning Wishes into Reality for Critically Ill Kids
By June Mathews Giving, it’s often said, is good for the soul. But Make-A-Wish Alabama’s Trailblaze Challenge takes charitable involvement to a whole new level. Through individual efforts to raise money for granting the wishes of more than 300 children with critical illnesses, Trailblaze Challenge participants benefit in body and soul. A fitness program and a fundraiser … [Read more...]
BSC’s Berte Wins Jemison Visionary Award, Credits Birmingham’s Civic Spirit
By Sarah Kuper Dr. Neal Berte, president emeritus of Birmingham-Southern College, will receive the Jemison Visionary Award at the Jan. 23 Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Berte served as president of BSC for more than 28 years, seeing the institution through hard times and many changes. A prominent figure in higher education, Berte was dean of the New College and … [Read more...]
All Decked Out: Five Houses Welcome Guests for the Samford Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour
By Sharon Smith Special to the JournalA windowed china room, an indoor dog wash, paintings by a blind artist, a 20-foot waterfall and a collection of more than 100 nutcrackers will be on display to entertain visitors to Samford Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour on Dec. 7. The event will showcase a collection of five homes in Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills … [Read more...]