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Catalight Academy Online Learning Platform Launches Courses for Parents of Autistic Youth

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Five new courses help caregivers build confidence and practical skills to support neurodiverse/ADHD individuals

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — After a child receives an autism diagnosis, parents often find themselves asking: What do I do next? Catalight Academy, a digital learning hub for behavioral health, is answering that question with the launch of five new online parent education courses covering topics such as understanding autism, navigating autism services and responding to challenging behavior. Using simple language and step-by-step instruction, each self-paced course translates evidence-based strategies into skills parents can start using right away.

“We created these courses to help parents and caregivers feel more confident as they support their child,” said Brianna Fitchett, Catalight’s vice president of clinical impact. “Each course offers practical strategies families can use to improve their child’s wellbeing.”

With many families facing long waits for autism services and limited access to trained clinicians, these courses provide immediate, affordable access to tools that parents can use to support their child’s development at home. The courses are built for parents, caregivers and others who support neurodivergent children in home, school or community settings.

“It’s about filling a parent’s toolbox,” said Cher Ware, Catalight’s director of learner experience. “Families need strategies they can carry with them and use in real-life situations. Parents know their child best, and these courses are meant to help them build on their insights and knowledge.”

Caregivers can sign up for one or more courses at https://www.catalightacademy.org/parents-and-caregivers. All five courses are self-paced and include guided instruction, videos and exercises to help supporters apply lessons in real life. The five new courses are:

Understanding Autism – See autism through a new lens. Learn how autism may shape your child’s learning, communication and behavior while building the knowledge and confidence to support them every day.Autism Services – Navigate autism services with confidence. Learn about the professionals who support your child and how to choose resources that fit your family.Everyday ABA Steps – Understand behavior before you respond. Learn a simple four-step process to identify why challenging behaviors happen, teach a replacement skill and support lasting behavior change.Everyday ABA Skills – Teach the everyday skills that matter most. Learn practical ABA strategies that help your child build communication, independence and confidence during daily routines like play, meals and transitions.Everyday ABA Supports – Navigate life’s most common challenges with confidence. Learn strategies for preventing and responding to situations like meltdowns, sleep difficulties and wandering while supporting your child’s safety and wellbeing.

The three Everyday ABA courses are applicable for caregivers of a diverse range of neurodivergent children, including ADHD, or for any parent, said Fitchett. Additional courses will be added in the coming months to focus even more on ADHD parenting skills and behavioral techniques for a variety of children including and beyond autism.

Costs for each course range from $15 to $50. To celebrate the launch, the “Understanding Autism” course is free with code WELLBEING2026. Additional courses will be added to Catalight Academy as part of the organization’s effort to increase educational offerings for families of autistic children.

Catalight Academy launched at the start of 2026 as a digital learning platform led by Catalight expert instructors equipping clinicians and practitioners around the world with modern, evidence-based education in autism and other intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) care. At the start of its parent and caregiver offering, it has approximately 5,000 learners across all 50 states and in 27 countries.

To learn more or sign up for Catalight Academy, visit www.catalightacademy.org.

About Catalight

Catalight breaks down barriers and biases to create a more equitable world so people with developmental disabilities can choose their path. Catalight provides access to innovative, individualized care services, clinical research and advocacy — all powered by intelligent technology. Through the work of affiliate partners, Easterseals Hawaii and Easterseals Northern California, Catalight and its family of companies support people with developmental disabilities and their families across their care journey. 

The Catalight family of companies is one of the largest behavioral health networks in the nation, with more than 15,000 practitioners serving 24,000 clients and families annually. Backed by more than a decade of experience and a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, we are reimagining the way people with developmental disabilities and their families experience healthcare. Catalight’s goal is to ensure that individuals and families receive timely access to evidence-based treatment, including naturalistic developmental and language-based services, applied behavior analysis and speech therapy. 

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Dr. Lynn Welch and S&G Labs Launch Inaugural S&G Scholarship for Veterans, Pioneering Educational Support for Those Who Served

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — S&G Labs, founded by Dr. Lynn Welch, today announced the launch of the S&G Scholarship for Veterans, a new initiative designed to support undergraduate student veterans as they pursue higher education and prepare for meaningful careers. The scholarship reflects the organization’s deep commitment to service, opportunity, and community impact, honoring those who have served the nation with dedication and distinction.

Dr. Lynn Welch, a physician who has cared for patients on Hawaii’s Big Island since 2008, established S&G Labs to address the growing need for precise medication monitoring and expert laboratory services.

The S&G Labs Scholarship for Veterans was created to honor the service and sacrifice of military veterans who are pursuing higher education.

Eligibility and Application Requirements

To be considered for the S&G Scholarship for Veterans, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university in the United States.Be a veteran of the United States Armed Forces.Be in good academic standing.Submit a complete application before the scholarship deadline.Submit an original essay between 500 and 800 words responding to the following prompt:

“Military service often shapes leadership abilities, resilience, and a sense of purpose. Describe how your experience as a veteran has influenced your educational journey and future career goals. Discuss the lessons you learned through service, how those lessons have impacted your approach to challenges, and how you plan to use your education to make a meaningful contribution to your community, profession, or society.”

Submission Process and Deadlines

Eligible applicants should submit the following materials via email to apply@sandgscholarship.com:

Full NameContact Information (Email Address and Phone Number)Name of Current College or UniversityProof of Undergraduate EnrollmentProof of Veteran StatusOriginal Essay (500–800 words) responding to the scholarship prompt

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is March 15, 2027. The winner will be announced on April 15, 2027.

About S&G Labs

S&G Labs is a leader in advanced medication monitoring and drug detection services, providing clinicians with innovative tools that support personalized patient care.

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Sandler Partners and Liminal Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Secure Generative AI Solutions to Enterprise Customers Nationwide

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This new partnership gives Sandler Partners’ extensive network of technology experts access to Liminal’s enterprise AI governance and enablement platform.

REDONDO BEACH, Calif., July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sandler Partners, the nation’s leading independent technology distributor, today announced a strategic partnership with Liminal, the company behind the leading secure AI governance and enablement platform for enterprises. This collaboration enables Sandler Partners’ network of more than 10,000 trusted technology experts to offer Liminal’s powerful platform to organizations looking to empower their workforce with the latest AI tools while maintaining total control over data security, governance, and visibility.

As organizations across industries look to accelerate their adoption of AI tools, the need for robust security, data protection, and policy enforcement has become critical. With Liminal, Partners can offer their clients unlimited, secure access to all the latest models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others, plus the ability to safely leverage internal data in AI interactions. At the same time, the platform delivers the comprehensive data security, governance, and observability organizations demand. The result: organizations can move fast on AI without sacrificing control.

“Our goal is to equip Partners with the solutions, expertise, and resources they need to effectively lead strategic technology conversations with their clients,” said Ryan Yakos, SVP, Channel – Midwest. “Liminal expands our AI portfolio with a differentiated platform that addresses a rapidly growing area of customer interest. We’re excited to provide our Partners with another innovative solution that helps them create value and drive meaningful business outcomes.”

“We’re thrilled to partner with Sandler Partners to extend the reach of our AI governance platform,” said Michelle Eatherton, Chief Business Officer at Liminal. “With a proven track record of delivering best-in-class technology solutions through their network of 10,000+ expert agents and advisors, Sandler is an ideal partner to help us empower more enterprises to adopt generative AI securely and responsibly.”

This collaboration reflects both companies’ commitment to helping businesses navigate AI adoption while maintaining security and control.

About Sandler Partners

Sandler Partners helps empower its network of leading independent Sales Partners to deliver a comprehensive range of technology solutions to organizations worldwide, including Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Connectivity, Cloud, Colocation, Mobility, Internet of Things (IoT), and Continuity. Its community-focused approach enables Partners to identify the right solutions for customers quickly and objectively from a diverse portfolio of 220+ Providers.

Partner sales agents, VARs, and MSPs gain access to an innovative suite of sales tools within the Sandler Portal—including SCOUT, Solutions Finder, Scout for Solutions, and the Marketing Center—several of which are AI-powered, all backed by a robust support network, dedicated Sales Engineering expertise, and rich marketing resources. Together, these tools and resources empower Partners to focus on what they do best: delivering quality, value, performance, innovative solutions, unmatched expertise, and exceptional service to their clients.

Members of the Sandler Partners community also benefit from the industry’s strongest negotiated agreements and a dedicated team committed to ensuring commissions are accurately identified, tracked, and paid. For more information, visit www.sandlerpartners.com.

About Liminal

Liminal is the secure, flexible, cost effective way organizations deploy generative AI.  With Liminal, regulated enterprises are able to experience the productivity benefits of AI, while enjoying world-class data protection, governance, and observability capabilities – all delivered with unparalleled cost efficiency. For more information, visit www.liminal.ai.

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Sandler Partners
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tina@sandlerpartners.com 
310.796.1393

Liminal
Marc Jacocks
marc@liminal.ai 
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Greenberg Traurig’s Bob Sanders Recognized for Service to Downtown West Palm Beach

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James paid tribute to Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Government Law & Policy Of Counsel Bob Sanders during the July 6 City Commission meeting in recognition of his longstanding leadership and service to the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The tribute was accepted on Sanders’ behalf by his son, Scott E. Sanders.

Sanders was first appointed to the DDA Board of Directors in 1990 and later returned in 2014, serving four consecutive three-year terms through 2026. During his tenure, he served as chairman from 2000 to 2003 and again from 2018 to 2020, and as vice chairman from 2024 to 2025.

James recognized Sanders for “more than four decades of leadership” and credited his vision, dedication, and institutional knowledge with helping guide West Palm Beach through one of its most significant periods of growth and revitalization.

“Bob has long been a unifying force in West Palm Beach, bringing others together through public service, civic engagement, and his tireless work on behalf of clients and the community,” said Tracy L. Gerber, Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s West Palm Beach office. “His leadership, insight, and dedication to public service have left a lasting mark on the community, and we are proud to see him recognized for his contributions.”

Sanders, who is based in the West Palm Beach office, focuses his practice on governmental, administrative, land use, and real estate matters. Prior to joining the firm in 2000, he served as West Palm Beach deputy city attorney and city administrator. He played a key role in the city’s revitalization efforts and numerous landmark development projects, including CityPlace, the Palm Beach County Convention Center, The Esplanade on Worth Avenue, Phillips Point, and the redevelopment of the West Palm Beach Auditorium.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has approximately 3,100 lawyers across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm’s broad geographic and practice range enables the delivery of innovative and strategic legal services across borders and industries. Recognized as a 2025 BTI “Best of the Best Recommended Law Firm” by general counsel for trust and relationship management, Greenberg Traurig is consistently ranked among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, NLJ 500, and Law360 400. Greenberg Traurig is also known for its philanthropic giving, culture, innovation, and pro bono work. Web: www.gtlaw.com.

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