Artwork serves as a powerful vehicle for inclusion awareness in our community
Two weeks ago, while on my way back from taking a client to the Tennessee Department of Transportation to get her state ID, I saw something in the left lane […]
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May
27
STAR Celebrates Project SEARCH Class of 2022
As a job placement specialist at the STAR Center, I am proud to be part of the team that supports Project SEARCH graduates along their employment journey. We provide job […]
Jan
28
Project SEARCH graduate shares musical gift with hospital patients and visitors
You may have the opportunity to hear a beautiful, original piano melody by David Buback the next time you visit the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. During a recent lunch meeting […]
Dec
03
Paragliders with disabilities experience heightened sense of freedom, adventure
David Hanning describes flying paragliders as a blissful, Zen-like experience. David wants to share the joy of the recreational aerial adventure sport with everyone who comes to his Flying […]
Nov
05
A Beautiful Sight to See: Journey of Restored Vision After Corneal Transplant Surgery
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that distorts sight and can cause permanent vision loss if left untreated. In honor of World Keratoconus Day on November 10, Avellino Lab USA, […]
Oct
01
Celebrate Inclusive Workplaces in October
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. “NDEAM is held each October to commemorate the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy,” according to […]
Sep
03
Project SEARCH Grad Talks About His Drive to Succeed
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Malik Weddle has not missed a day of work as a laundry tech at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital since he transferred to the […]
Aug
06
Caregivers experience a ‘gift of rest’ at Hope Heals Camp
At Hope Heals Camp in Nauvoo, Alabama, caregivers experience a true “gift of rest.” Hope Heals Camp is a week-long camp experience that offers year-round resources and rest for people […]
Jul
02
Teachable moment inspires children’s book about diverse abilities
One mother’s teachable moment for her son inspired the publication of a children’s book designed to raise awareness and acceptance of people with diverse abilities. In her first children’s book, […]
Jun
04
Explore a Variety of Sensory Friendly Vacation Destinations This Summer
Are you in search of some sensory friendly summer vacation destinations? Consider planning a trip to the Discovery Park of America in Union City. They have a 50-acre heritage park […]
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