Happy Fact Friday, y'all!! Here is a little myth for you: People with disabilities need to be protected from failing. (I know, mama bears...GASP!!) FACT: People with disabilities have a right to participate in the full range of human experiences, including success and failure. Employers should have the same expectations of and work requirements for [...]
We caught up with Rockin' Recipient Kelly, who will be graduating from VCU's ACE IT in College Program in December. She currently has TWO jobs, one as a busser at Max’s Positive Vibe Café (sounds like my kind of place!) and an assistant teacher at a local child development center. She has been at Max’s [...]
"Taco Wednesday can be a thing too, right?" Let's talk benefits here, people. What are the perks of hiring someone with a disability? Among many things, people with disabilities are reliable employees and have an overall higher job retention rate. Many studies have shown that people with disabilities take fewer days off and typically stay [...]
Rockin' Recipient Erin Hawley, a Kent State senior, has been taking nursing courses through the university's CCS Program. CCS students have the opportunity to guide their own course of education, to try different classes, find what they like and make their dreams a reality. Erin's dream is to work as a nurse assistant in a [...]
"If he keeps faking stomachaches, let's go ahead and schedule him for a colonoscopy. Maybe that will take care of it." ???? What types of resources are available for someone with a disability who is looking to find employment? Honestly, I am learning a lot about this as I go since Ruby isn't quite there yet, [...]
To say this trip has given me “all the feels” would be an understatement. To be able to hang out with Ali and get a glimpse of what her life is like now- after college -has brought me so many happy, hopeful tears for the future of my own daughter. It’s hard not to picture [...]
Jessica is a very busy lady! Not only is she rockin' it at Saginaw Valley State University but she has THREE JOBS!! We asked her to tell us a little bit about each one: JD: I work at Hidden Treasures Preschool as a Teacher’s Aide. I do anything necessary to help the teacher ???? I grade papers, put the [...]
Since graduating from the FUTURE Program at The University of Tennessee, Rockin' Recipient Emma has started her second year in her position with a local preschool as an assistant in the 3, 4 & 5-year-old classrooms. Emma works Mon–Thurs 8:30–2:30. One of her favorite days is “Monday’s Movement Day” for all ages, when she's in [...]
Welcome to FACT FRIDAY! I know, I know, facts can be kinda boring ???? And I usually just speak from my heart and personal experience, but I thought I would back some of this up with some fun facts. So many of our scholarship recipients here at Ruby's Rainbow are drawn to early childhood education and working [...]
These moments, you guys. These moments that I get little glimpses into the possibilities and opportunities for the future for my own daughter are everything. Getting to hang out with Zach, him giving us a tour of his apartment where he lives independently, talking with him about how he is working at his dream job [...]
