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GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF EAST TEXAS HELPS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES. THROUGH ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION, WORKPLACE ACCOMMODATIONS, AND JOB-TRAINING PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. SERVICES INCLUDE SKILLS TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, COACHING, AND ASSISTIVE EQUIPMENT. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON INCREASING MOBILITY, EMPLOYABILITY, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, ALLOWING THEM TO GAIN TOOLS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE LONG-TERM SUCCESS IN THE WORKFORCE.

CATALYST SPORTS EXPANDS ACCESS TO ADAPTIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND VETERANS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. FUNDING SUPPORTS ADAPTIVE CYCLING AND MOUNTAIN BIKING PROGRAMS ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST, HELPING PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE GREATER INDEPENDENCE, FITNESS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SPECIALIZED BIKES, TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, AND ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMMING THAT REMOVES FINANCIAL AND LOGISTICAL BARRIERS. PARTICIPANTS GAIN CONFIDENCE WHILE ENJOYING OUTDOOR ADVENTURE OPPORTUNITIES OFTEN UNAVAILABLE TO THEM. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, INCLUSION, AND MOBILITY.

DPSCDFS CHARLES R. DREW TRANSITION CENTER IS A POSTSECONDARY PRE-VOCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AGES 1826 WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE COGNITIVE, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION AND HANDS-ON TRAINING, STUDENTS DEVELOP THE VOCATIONAL AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS NEEDED FOR MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT AND ACTIVE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP PRACTICAL SKILLS THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS HORTICULTURE, RETAIL FOOD SERVICE, BANKING AND COMMUNITY-BASED EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENTS. THE CENTER WORKS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES TO PROVIDE REAL-WORLD WORK EXPERIENCE AND CAREER PATHWAYS, HELPING STUDENTS BUILD INDEPENDENCE, CONFIDENCE, AND LONG-TERM EMPLOYABILITY.

CRIT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH NEUROLOGICAL, MUSCULOSKELETAL, AND GENETIC DISABILITIES REGARDLESS OF A FAMILYS ABILITY TO PAY. FUNDING SUPPORTS UNDERFUNDED AND UNFUNDED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES INCLUDING PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND MEDICAL REHABILITATION. THE ORGANIZATION USES A MULTIDISCIPLINARY MODEL THAT ADDRESSES PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND FAMILY NEEDS. SERVICES IMPROVE FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND QUALITY OF LIFE. THE PROGRAM EXPANDS ACCESS TO CARE FOR FAMILIES FACING FINANCIAL BARRIERS.

THE LOS ANGELES URBAN LEAGUE IMPROVES ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION FOR OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH ITS LA NAVIGATE TOGETHER PROGRAM. FUNDING SUPPORTS FREE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES THAT CONNECT PARTICIPANTS TO MEDICAL CARE, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WHERE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION IS OFTEN A SIGNIFICANT BARRIER. PARTICIPANTS GAIN GREATER ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE, MOBILITY, AND ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION.