by Kate Bottiger | Aug 22, 2019 | Features, Uncategorized
By: Kaiti Reid, Adaptive Recreation and Inclusion Program Manager “Hello, friend!” Isaiah exclaims as a familiar face enters the room. Each person who joins our group is greeted the same way, with a warm welcome and “hello.” I am sure Isaiah and others would agree;...
by Kate Bottiger | Jul 31, 2019 | Features, Uncategorized
One trait Tiara Hodges has an abundance of is motivation. During the past two years of working with Reach and staff member Margaret, Tiara has earned her driver’s license, moved to a new apartment, completed a full-time, eight-month Job Corps program, passed her...
by Kate Bottiger | Jun 28, 2019 | Features, Uncategorized
For both Mitch and Kassi, it was the other person’s eyes that initially captured their attention. As they met for the first time at one of Reach’s Empowerment Group sessions in January 2014, the group leader told Kassi that Mitch has “a heart of gold.” That very heart...
by Kate Bottiger | Jun 5, 2019 | Features, Uncategorized
Reach is known for regularly offering internship opportunities to individuals who are seeking them as part of their studies. In the past couple years alone, we have worked with interns in the areas of human resources, independent living, marketing/event planning,...
by Kate Bottiger | May 10, 2019 | Features, Uncategorized
Matt Lex says he remembers it well. “When I was a child, I was at my babysitter’s house in Bloomington. It was there that I found a large, Folger’s coffee can, filled to the top with color crayons.” Ever since, Matt has been coloring the world with beautiful...
by Kate Bottiger | Apr 12, 2019 | Features, Uncategorized
One of the topics that people we support have questions about is housing options. Key factors in determining housing situations include: A preference for living alone or with others The need for care services or not (and the level needed) Payment options If someone is...
