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, “I Have An Elephant In My Ear,” Dr. Teresa [...]
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 with beautiful paths and gardens to explore. “The Japanese [...]
Green Frog Coffee Co. in Jackson is proud to serve as a host site for a community auction that benefits Special Olympics. Special Olympics was founded in 1968 by Eunice Shriver Kennedy with the mission of “(providing) year-round sports [...]
Edward Mitchell made a lasting impression when he landed his first job at Little Caesars Pizza. As a teenager, Mitchell’s natural charisma, determination, outstanding work ethic, and exceptional character shined through. “Edward is and always has been an inspiration,” [...]
This Sunday (and every 3.21 after it) is a day my laundry pile probably prepares for all year. On this day, I personally will find my craziest socks that probably do not even match one another to recognize those [...]
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 [...]
A trip to the grocery store nowadays requires more than a shopping cart and a routine list. Before stepping out of the car, the COVID-19 precautionary checklist is always top of mind. Mask. Check. Hand sanitizer. Check. Shopping cart [...]
1% improvement in disability services may not sound like that much. 1% improvement in anything may not sound like that much. An article published today on CNBC.com, addresses this exact strategy, albeit through the lens of cycling. As I [...]
Elevator rides can be awkward. You press the button and you wait for the door to open. You have no clue what you may be walking into and for how long you will be in a tight space with [...]
Coach Leobardo Cruz has witnessed a lot of amazing breakthroughs on the soccer field over the course of his career. He is especially proud of the progress over the past year in his soccer training sessions for students with [...]