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Feature Film About Accessible Theme Park Gets Green Light "The story behind a one-of-a-kind theme park that’s fully accessible to people with disabilities is set to get the Hollywood treatment."

At Malls Nationwide, Santa Goes Sensory-Friendly "More than 300 malls are set to participate in the events known as “Caring Santa” at Simon mall locations and “Sensitive Santa” at those owned by Washington Prime Group." Read more: disabilityscoop.com/2023/11/28/at-…

Support Coordinator (The Next Step) This is a professional case management work in a comprehensive purchase-of-service and community placement program for persons with developmental disabilities. See more info at: abilitiesfirst.net/career-opportu…

Deaf Player A Game-Changer For US Soccer And Athletes With Disabilities

Employment Spotlight: This individual is looking for remote, part-time, work in trucking or logistics. They have their CDL and a degree in Criminal Justice. Please send any contact info you’d like to share with AFES to ccollins@abilitiesfirst.net

Employment Spotlight: Customer Service or Data Processing, non-sales, role during daytime business hours - 20 hours weekly near downtown Springfield! Please send any contact info you’d like to share with AFES to ccollins@abilitiesfirst.net

Ranking Names Most Disability-Friendly Cities Cities were assessed for disability friendliness using 33 metrics across three main categories — economy, quality of life and health care. disabilityscoop.com/2023/11/03/ran…

Wonderful opportunity to give back this year!

Support Coordinator (The Next Step) This is a professional case management work in a comprehensive purchase-of-service and community placement program for persons with developmental disabilities. See more info at: abilitiesfirst.net/career-opportu…

Great information for parents with children entering the First Steps program! ow.ly/onPq50Q0Lp4 #mofirststeps #earlyintervention

Having fun in the Vocational Art Classes Today!

The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) helps people with disabilities get connected to information about local community resources that support independent living. Visit: dial.acl.gov

Winter Dreamland is the Christmas Tree event of the year featuring silent and live auctions, food, music, and fully decorated trees to take home the night of the event. Register here: checkout.square.site/buy/MHKBMPCHRI…

One of our wonderful students doing amazing work in our Holiday Drawing class with Richard!

Winter Dreamland is the Christmas Tree event of the year featuring silent and live auctions, food, music, and fully decorated trees to take home the night of the event. Register here: checkout.square.site/buy/MHKBMPCHRI…

Teen With Cerebral Palsy Wins $1 Million ‘Ninja Warrior’ Prize disabilityscoop.com/2023/09/13/tee…

Employment Spotlight: This employment seeker is looking for their first job as a team member in a hardware store or similar retail store. They’re searching in Nixa and Ozark area. Please send any contact info you’d like to share with AFES to ccollins@abilitiesfirst.net

Holiday Pastel and Color Pencil Art (ages 13+) - $226 Students will learn the process of creating Holiday themed drawings using pastels and color pencils. Students may have the assistance of a support individual as needed.

Winter Dreamland is the Christmas Tree event of the year featuring silent and live auctions, food, music, and fully decorated trees to take home the night of the event. Register here: checkout.square.site/buy/MHKBMPCHRI…

Winter cooking (10+) - $181 Join Bailey this fall to make delicious dinners for you and your family! This class will encourage students to choose recipes for the class to make and expand their cooking skills. Register: abilitiesfirst.net/art-inspired-a…