Jobs That Improve Life for People with Disabilities
Disability is more common than you think — in fact, 61 million adults in the U.S. have some type of disability. There are many kinds of functional disabilities that can affect a […]
Communication is Key!
Communication is vital to building a healthy and thriving company; and employees musthave the proper skills in order to successfully accomplish this. Since the dawn of time, communication has been […]
Common Misconceptions: What does The STAR Center actually do for clients?
Founded in 1988, the STAR Center provides services to people with disabilities of all ages and needs. Services for education, employment, and independence for all ages and needs are provided […]
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 […]
Mobility Issues in the Senior Community
Mobility problems in older adults may be attributed to several common conditions: muscle weakness, joint problems, pain, disease, and neurological difficulties. At times, several mild problems occur at once and […]
Hearing Loss in Aging Adults
One in 3 adults over age 65 has hearing loss. It is potentially the most common problem associated with aging. Older people who can’t hear well become depressed, or they may […]
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 […]
Statewide Expansion for the STAR Center
Since their humble beginnings in borrowed space, located in the basement of West Jackson Elementary School,The STAR Center has been on a mission. That mission is to help any person […]
Pet Therapy
The National Center for Biotechnology Information states: “Almost 65% of American households have at least one pet. That means that your loved one likely has benefited at some point from […]
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, […]
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