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A Cut Above: Annette Mendoza Perseveres with Goodwill's Services
Annette Mendoza sinks into her sleek black new La-Z-Boy recliner, ready to relax as the day melts away. After a productive shift at JOANN...
Feb 75 min read


Reflecting on 20 Years
Twenty years is a milestone which can be hard to wrap your head around. Two decades packed full of successes, growth, perseverance and...
Nov 1, 20243 min read


Hockey...on Wheels? An International, Inclusive Sport
When you hear the word "hockey," many thoughts likely come to mind. it could be positive memories of the winter Olympics or your favorite...
Oct 8, 20227 min read


Hood to Coast: running toward leadership
by Mitch Blatt Life can be kind of a funny teacher—we have an experience, and learn what to do or what not to do in that experience next...
Aug 1, 20228 min read


Exceeding Expectations
Sometimes people need help doing their best. They need help finding the job that fits their skills, or breaking out of their comfort zone...
Jun 2, 20225 min read


DREAMing of Adaptive Sports
I think we can all agree that it’s important to feel like we belong and have friends—even someone calling themselves an “introvert” may...
Jan 2, 20225 min read


Playtime at Harper’s Playground
Summer is a great time for play. There are even articles by psychologists attesting to play’s mental benefits—a Psychology Today article...
Oct 1, 20216 min read


What Is It Like To Hear Voices?
Imagine you meet someone on the street. This person is holding a conversation with...the air, talking about their day, or maybe saying “I...
Jan 1, 20217 min read


The Big Questions
Like every parent, Marci Bennett wants the best for her teenage son, Hayden. Hayden has high-functioning autism, and Marci had some...
Dec 30, 20207 min read


Past, Present, Future: Lifting Up the Disabled Community Over Time
One day, a man named Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr. was giving a speech. Viscardi had prosthetic legs, and was the founder of the Viscardi Center.
Aug 4, 20201 min read
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