David Cooper, a career banker, knew nothing about doughnuts before opening this shop for his son who has Down syndrome. Source: Down For Doughnuts | Mooresville doughnut shop employs people with intellectual disabilities
Tag: Disabilities
Flipping the Script on Disability in the Workplace
Just six in 10 Canadians with disabilities have jobs. Employers can raise that number, say researchers and BC’s social development minister. Katie Miller knows what it means to be put in a box. Miller remembers one of her first jobs in the fast food industry, where she felt stuck cleaning tables instead of being given…
A man with autism opened a cafe with his family during the pandemic. Now, they’re helping young people with disabilities enter the workforce.
“We just want this to be a safe place for these people to come in, feel of service and of value, learn some vocational skills,” his mom said. ] Jacob McFarland loves making and bringing his parents coffee — earning him the household nickname “Barista Jake,” which spread to the rest of Norristown, Pennsylvania. And…
Philanthropist celebrates children with special needs
A philanthropist, Oma Uche-Oji, has initiated a programme, Super Kids Festival (SKF), to give children with disabilities a sense of belonging in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Oma, who spoke at the event held in Port Harcourt on Friday, said she initiated the programme following her findings that kids with special needs were not properly recognised…
Mother found ‘healing’ in work with the disabled community
Kinder Smoots runs Eagle Wings disAbility Ministries. The nonprofit serves more than 2,200 people. Source: Mother found ‘healing’ in work with the disabled community | HeraldNet.com
Miracle League offers kids and adults with disabilities a special sanctuary
Families looking for help for their children find it in baseball, no matter the distance or the disability. Source: Miracle League offers kids and adults with disabilities a special sanctuary – Cronkite News – Arizona PBS
BJ’s Charitable Foundation Grants $10,000 to Cardinal Cushing Centers
Cardinal Cushing Centers recently received a $10,000 grant from the BJ’s Charitable Foundation. This grant was used to purchase a SMART Table and accompanying technology for South Shore Industries, Cushing’s employment training program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “We are so appreciative of the support we received from BJ’s Charitable Foundation,” said Jansi Chandler,…