The STAR Center board is excited to announce the appointment of Jennifer Graves as President of The STAR Center effective June 1, 2022. Graves previously served as the founding Director of the Union University EDGE Program, which provides a post-secondary education for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. She also served as an adjunct instructor; […]
Have you heard about how The STAR Center is making Tennessee a place where people with disabilities can make their dreams a reality? Help us create (at no cost to you!) up to $15K to dedicate to helping people with disabilities! By giving your feedback on 75 brands, you can help us reach our goal! […]
The STAR Center is hitting the Jackson dance floor for the 5th Annual Dancing with the STARs presented by Leaders Credit Union on May 6, 2021, at the Jackson Fairgrounds. Every year, since the first competition in 2016, the show has sold out. Local celebrities and community advocates perform a choreographed dance routine in front […]
Enjoy Jackson’s Drive Thru Christmas Light Show! You can save money and skip the line. The coupon is valid only Sunday – Thursday. So, skip the long lines over the weekend and save $2! Show the attendant this coupon upon arrival or buy your tickets online and use the code STAR when you check out […]
The Walmart vest that Jerry Payne wears during his work shift is quite the conversation starter. On the back of his vest, spelled out in large white letters, it reads, “I AM DEAF. Please Tap Me on my shoulder. I’ll Be Glad To Help You!”For Jerry, the vest is a symbol of his hard-earned independence. […]
Every afternoon, Natalie Cole enjoys greeting children and their families at the West Tennessee Healthcare –Therapy & Learning Center reception desk.Natalie loves meeting people and learning new skills. She counts it a blessing that she was able to return to the workforce and find a part-time job that fits around her dialysis schedule. In 2019, […]
Well, good Monday morning!Here we are again and I don’t know about your school district but the local school district where The STAR Center is headquartered had some news on Thursday that nobody was expecting. Or maybe they were expecting it, but they weren’t hoping for it. And that is that for the first nine […]
Antwan Taylor, now Alderman Antwan Taylor, knows how to make a difference in his community despite any and all challenges that he may face. Antwan has had the opportunity to serve on several statewide committees that provide individuals with significant disabilities the opportunity to seek productive employment. As a result of Antwan’s work and community […]
As we are all remaining safer at home, this is adding stress to many families. There is a way you can shine a light for good. The STAR Center invites you to recognize an unsung hero in the community and nominate a STAR Mom of the Year. Any woman who lives in West Tennessee and […]
The STAR Center has begun a new series called At Home Arts with Katlin and Rebekah. We understand with COVID-19, many are looking for ways to keep their children/students entertained while using every day resources. Two of the music therapists, Katlin Ross and Rebekah Tarplin, are bringing you easy and educational ways to incorporate arts […]