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Apply to SOAR365’s Summer Camp at Camp Baker Today!
Summer 2025 will be here before you know it and we’re already looking forward to reuniting with our friends at Camp Baker! The application to join us for one or more of the ten summer camp sessions is now live. Submit your application and reserve a spot today!
Five Movies with Excellent Disability Representation
Movies that feature characters with disabilities play a vital role in challenging stereotypes, promoting awareness, and providing representation for a community that has often been marginalized in the media.
This article highlights five impactful movies that center around characters with disabilities. These movies not only offer compelling narratives and performances but also underscore the importance of authentic representation.
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Discussing Disability Podcast – November 2024 [AUDIO]
For our November 2024 episode, we talked with Chris Parthemos, PhD – the Associate Director of Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity at VCU. The conversation focused on opportunities for students with disabilities in higher education – what resources are there, is there financial aid, what supports do universities and college provide and much more!
The Important Difference Between Accessibility and Accommodation
Ever wondered about the difference between accessibility and accommodation? These aren’t just buzzwords. Knowing what they mean helps us support the people we work with every day.
How SOAR365 Case Managers Plan for Success
SOAR365’s case managers work tirelessly to ensure our participants are set up for success – both in their programs and in their personal lives. First, they meet with each participant’s family and care team. They create a plan just for them, detailing their likes, dislikes, strengths and goals.
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A Day in the Life at Bellwood [VIDEO]
Visitors Center, Janitorial & Custodial and Landscaping & Grounds Maintenace employees make a huge impact on how Bellwood operates every single day. So, let’s take a look at what a day in the life at Bellwood is like!
For People With Disabilities, a Job Can Be Life-Changing
Everyone has skills, talents and strengths to share in the workplace – including people with disabilities. That’s why every October, SOAR365 is proud to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year’s theme is “Access to Good Jobs for All.”
Help Your Kids Normalize Disabilities
Curious kids love to explore the world around them, and the observations they make help them grow and learn. By the age of three, children are learning shapes, colors, and patterns. They also begin to notice differences in the way people around them look, talk, and move. Here are some helpful strategies for talking to children about disabilities.
Back to School Tips for Families with Children with Disabilities
Back-to-school season has many of us spending time looking for the right lunch box and backpack, or the right sneakers for the classroom and the playground. If your child has a developmental disability, this time of year may require special attention. Here are some tips to make this transition easier.
