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Get to Know Spencer Munro from Our Next Generation Council
How did you get involved with SOAR365, and why is it important to you? I worked for SOAR365 from 2017-2019 as the Community Engagement Specialist. From day one, I immediately fell in love with the job, as it was clear that everyone was passionate about the organization’s mission. It was a daily highlight of mine to spend every lunch with our participants,...
SOAR365 Partners with City of Richmond for Day of Service
As part of “A Day of Service: Moving Richmond Forward Together”, SOAR365 has partnered with the City of Richmond to offer a public service project opportunity on Saturday, January 11.
Employment With SOAR365 Fills Randi With Pride
Randi Dixon, a member of the Janitorial & Custodial team, has maintained employment with SOAR365 for more than 11 years now. “I was still in school when I first heard about SOAR365,” says Randi. “It was a big experience for me to start working; I was finally being paid, I was respected by everyone, and I love the people I work with.”
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!
Legacy Giving: The Olga H. Thurston Trust
Tom Haskins’ son, Sam, was born with Down syndrome in 1979 and received occupational, physical and speech therapy with SOAR365 as an infant. His support has led to much since then, including a legacy gift from the Olga H. Thurston Trust.
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.
The Need for Nonprofits
Originally appearing in the November 2024 edition of Richmond Magazine, this article takes an in-depth look at the need for nonprofit organizations and the volunteers who help them achieve their goals across Richmond and beyond.
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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.