by Kristal Seaford | Sep 12, 2024 | Adult Day, Most Recent, Our Team
This article originally appeared in our 2023 Annual Report, but we’re sharing it again in honor of National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week. Diane Bledsoe has been working as a direct support professional for an incredible 40 years, and 30 of them...
by Kristal Seaford | Sep 10, 2024 | Adult Day, Most Recent, Our Team, Success Stories - Children & Youth, Success Stories - Respite
September 8-14 is Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week! DSPs are the heart of SOAR365’s Youth Services, Adult Day Support and Respite programs. What does a DSP do? DSPs are responsible for the care of our program participants. Their day might include...
by Kristal Seaford | Sep 3, 2024 | Most Recent, Our Participants, Success Stories - Pediatric Therapy
Jack’s diagnosis is rare. So rare, that only ten cases of Warsaw Breakage Syndrome have been reported worldwide! Luckily, Jack’s SOAR365 physical therapist is pretty rare, too. Sam Cipolla specializes in helping medically complex kids. “Jack is actually the one who...
by Kristal Seaford | Aug 29, 2024 | Adult Day, Community & Volunteers, Most Recent, Our Volunteers
This summer, Jacklyn Cheely arrived at PARK365 with a group of EAB colleagues. They were planning to tackle a one-day beautification project – a great fit for Jacklyn’s green thumb. But what she didn’t know is that she would be returning again … and again … and...
by Kristal Seaford | Aug 27, 2024 | Adult Day, Community & Volunteers, Most Recent, Our Volunteers
Smiling faces. Enthusiastic cheering. And post-game hugs! Adult Day Support participants and staff had a great time watching the VCU Volleyball team play at the Siegel Center in September. “It was especially thrilling to see the players and coaching staff interact...