"I’m a grandmother who has twin grandsons with Autism. Buying developmentally appropriate toys for them is always a challenge. A friend of mine recently introduced me to the Differently Abled Guide put out by Toys R Us. This has helped me tremendously. I now share this with others who have similar family situations.” B.A. in Los Angeles, CA.

"Following an accident eight years ago, I became a parapalegic. I have always traveled for my job which required renting cars quite often. After the accident I found this to be quite difficult, that is until I learned about Avis’s program to rent specially equipped cars for people with disabilities. A big thumbs up for Avis!” J.S. in New York, NY

"I was recently recruited by JP Morgan Chase. Would you believe they were actually looking for employees who have disabilities? It’s only been a few months but it has already been a wonderful experience.” M.G. in New York, NY

"Hooray for Bank of America and their lower level ATM machines. I use a wheelchair and rely on the ease of using these machines to access my money.” A.G. in San Francisco, CA

“I attended a parent support group meeting a few months ago and there was a speaker from MetLife’s Special Needs Division. This man changed my life. He helped me plan for my daughter’s future for after I’m gone. I now live with peace of mind.” C.V. in Dallas, TX

“I work for IBM. I also have a child with a very rare disability who requires intensive medical care. My employer has a special program that helps us obtain and pay for the 24/7 care my son needs. I work for the best company in the world.” S.K. in White Plains, NY.

“I just noticed Ford advertising on TV with ads that include people with disabilities. My next car will definitely be a Ford.” B.S. in Oklahoma City, OK.

“I was shopping with my teenage daughter in Home Depot last month. The man who asked us if we needed any help had Down Syndrome. So does my daughter. I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful it was for my daughter to see this young man, someone just like her, working, Now that’s all she talks about is working at Home Depot when she graduates high school.” N.M. in Atlanta, GA

“Kudos to NBC and their Chairman Bob Wright for regularly bringing Autism and the world of special needs to the forefront.” J.S. in Framingham, MA