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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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NEREUS™ Powers Forward: Sponsors No. 47 IndyCar Entry, Celebrating 47 Years Since Last New U.S. Motion Sickness Treatment

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WASHINGTON, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (Nasdaq: VNDA) today announced that NEREUS™ (tradipitant), the first new prescription medication approved for prevention of vomiting induced by motion in 47 years, will sponsor the No. 47 entry in the NTT IndyCar Series with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.

The partnership aligns NEREUS’™ breakthrough innovation in motion relief with the high-speed world of IndyCar racing, where focus and stability are essential.

This sponsorship marks a symbolic milestone: 47 years since the last new motion sickness treatment was introduced in the United States. NEREUS™ represents a modern advancement as a selective NK-1 receptor antagonist designed to prevent vomiting induced by motion, offering a new option for millions who experience motion sickness during travel.

“Partnering with the No. 47 car perfectly captures this historic moment and our shared commitment to performance under challenging conditions,” said Mihael H. Polymeropoulos, M.D., President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Vanda. 

The NEREUS™-branded No. 47 IndyCar will feature prominent sponsorship visibility across select NTT IndyCar Series events in 2026.

About NEREUS™ (tradipitant)

NEREUS™ is an oral NK-1 receptor antagonist FDA-approved for the prevention of vomiting induced by motion in adults. It is the first new pharmacologic treatment approved for this indication in over four decades.

About Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Vanda is a leading global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients. For more on Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., please visit www.vandapharma.com and follow us on X @vandapharma.

About Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing is a championship-winning team competing in the NTT IndyCar Series.

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VIAVI Announces Date for Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

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CHANDLER, Ariz., July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) will announce its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 financial results for the period ended June 27, 2026, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, after the close of market.

The Company will host an earnings call at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the call and the replay will be available on the VIAVI website at https://investor.viavisolutions.com. The quarterly earnings press release, supplementary slides and historical financial tables will be posted under the “Quarterly Results” section.

To participate via telephone:

Toll-Free Dial-In Number:

1 (833) 461-5787

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1 (585) 542-9983

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687 725 628

About VIAVI Solutions
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in test and measurement and optical technologies. Our test, monitoring, assurance, and resilient position, navigation and timing solutions enable and secure critical infrastructure ranging from data center ecosystems and communication networks to military, aerospace, railway and first responder communications. In addition, we develop and advance technologies used in high-volume optical applications across anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, aerospace, industrial and automotive end markets.

Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Investors Contact:
Vibhuti Nayar, 408-404-6305; investor.relations@viavisolutions.com
Press Contact:
Amit Malhotra, 202-341-8624; amit.malhotra@viavisolutions.com

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The American Council of the Blind to Distribute Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses to Blind Veterans in St. Louis on July 27

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ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The American Council of the Blind is proud to partner with Meta and the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) to distribute Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to eligible veterans who are blind during the upcoming 2026 ACB Conference and Convention in St. Louis.

The distribution will take place on Monday, July 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. CT at the Hyatt St. Louis at The Arch in downtown St. Louis. Eligible veterans can receive Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses at no cost while supplies last and a complimentary day pass to the ACB convention for July 27.

The initiative is part of Meta’s commitment to donate Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to 130,000 blinded veterans worldwide, expanding access to technology that can support greater independence, access to information, and everyday tasks. As a distribution partner, ACB will also provide access to training resources for veterans receiving Meta glasses.

“Supporting veterans who are blind or have low vision has long been an important part of ACB’s mission,” said ACB Executive Director Scott Thornhill. “We are honored to partner with Meta and BVA to help connect veterans with innovative technology that can make a meaningful difference in their daily lives.”

Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses combine a lightweight, hands-free design with built-in artificial intelligence to help users complete everyday tasks more independently. Wearers can ask the glasses to describe their surroundings, read printed text, identify objects, and capture photos or videos.

To receive a pair of Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses at the July 27 distribution event, individuals must provide proof of military service, acknowledge legal blindness, and own a compatible smart phone.

A day pass to the ACB Conference and Convention with access to the Exhibit Hall will be available for recipients.

For more details about the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses distribution, visit https://www.acb.org/glasses.

About the American Council of the Blind

The American Council of the Blind is a national member-driven consumer organization representing Americans who are blind or have low vision. With 65 affiliates, ACB strives to increase independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve the quality of life for all people who are blind or have low vision. For more information, visit https://www.acb.org.

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