Teen Celebrates 5 Years Of Reading To Kids With Disabilities Since Opening First Book During Pandemic

Teen Celebrates 5 Years Of Reading To Kids With Disabilities Since Opening First Book During Pandemic

Teen Celebrates 5 Years Of Reading To Kids With Disabilities Since Opening First Book During Pandemic NYC teen Asher Rosenfeld reads to special needs kids with his program Audibles with Asher During the height of the pandemic lockdown, Asher Rosenfeld, a New York City 12-year-old began the Audibles with Asher program, hosting weekly individual reading sessions over Zoom for children and young adults with special needs. He wanted to give them a routine and something to look forward to during a difficult time in the Fall of 2020. Now, five years later, the bonds between them—built through Asher’s initiative—continue stronger than ever. The resourceful 17-year-old is still seeing the same kids and young adults every week on Zoom to read books and further their friendships. Because it’s online, it’s easy for every participant, no matter their physical or medical condition, to join from their home. The parents of the special needs kids say it has been a lifeline for their children—and for the Upp…