In a powerful editorial, Erica Fields urges Dayton to move beyond symbolic gestures during Autism Acceptance Month and focus on real, systemic change. Drawing from personal experience, she highlights the challenges families face navigating fragmented systems—calling for coordinated efforts across education, healthcare, and local government. With 1 in 5 Dayton Public School students receiving special education services, the need for accessible, connected support systems is ur

Marcus and Emma, two siblings from a Dayton family, live with sickle cell disease. Their story is one of resilience, family support, and excellent care.