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 [...]
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 [...]
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 person’s lifestyle. Mobility disability is the most common type [...]
Since the dawn of time, communication has been identified as a complex process prone to errors, oversights, and misunderstandings. A number of clients leave home care companies each year due to poor communication or a complete lack thereof. Common [...]
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 in West Tennessee and beyond. The STAR Center is [...]
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 at the hospital, I heard David playing a lovely [...]
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 combine to affect mobility more seriously. There are many [...]
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 withdraw from others because they feel frustrated or embarrassed [...]
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 Camp in Dunlap, Tennessee. “It’s like surfing sometimes,” the [...]
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 with any disability realize theirpotential. This has enabled them [...]