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Discussing Disability Podcast – October 2025 [AUDIO]
In this special National Disability Employment Awareness Month episode of Discussing Disability, host Nate Wise sits down with Shane Kanady, Vice President of Workforce Development at SourceAmerica, to talk about the power of meaningful work.
Intern Spotlight: Alex Jensen Brings Data to Life
This summer, we welcomed Alex Jensen as a Data Analytics Intern in our Business Solutions department at SOAR365. His internship has allowed him to apply what he’s learning in school to real-world projects, while supporting a team that creates meaningful jobs for people with disabilities and delivers valuable services to the community.
NDEAM 2025 Shines a Spotlight on Disability Employment at SOAR365
Each year, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a chance to recognize the talents and contributions of people with disabilities in the workplace. It’s also a time to learn how inclusive employment benefits everyone — employees, employers, and entire communities. At SOAR365, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on hardworking, creative, motivated workers who are making a difference every day.
A Lifeline for Families. A Launchpad for Independence.
SOAR365’s Respite and Summer Camp programs transform lives – both for caregivers and their loved ones with disabilities.
Stories From PARK365: Turning Partnerships into Play for RVA
In the next edition of Stories from PARK365, we highlight community partners like Jacob’s Chance and Sportable, which stepped into PARK365’s Summer Series to bring new opportunities for accessibility, connection, and play to Richmond families. Click the button below to read the full story on RichmondFamilyMagazine.com.
Come Along with CaiaJade, a Little Girl Who’s Going Places
Every day, more children like CaiaJade are being diagnosed with developmental disabilities in Virginia. That number is expected to grow from 20,202 in 2018 to over 40,000 by 2030, based on historical annual growth rates. The sooner children receive services, the better the outcomes.
Nursing Students Form Community Connections Through SOAR365 Clinical
For both the RMC nursing students and the SOAR365 participants, possibly the most powerful result of the clinical experience was forming genuine connections with each other.
Turning Paper into Diapers: SOAR365’s Recycling Program Makes It Happen at DSCR
By combining environmentalism and disability employment, SOAR365 is helping change materials and mindsets, showing that everyone has the power to make a lasting impact.
Timothy Finds Purpose and Community at RVA Goats and Honey
For Timothy Glasgow, working at RVA Goats and Honey quickly proved to be an experience that provides independence, confidence and a sense of community. With the help of SOAR365’s Supported Employment program, he has found a role that aligns his love for animals and hands-on work, even if it requires him to get his hands dirty from time to time.