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One Driver Forges Her Own Path

When our Transportation team isn’t keeping Akron moving, they need to keep themselves moving. Just ask Cathy Turner, one of our full-time drivers. Five years ago, Cathy received a Fibromyalgia diagnosis. For years she relied on medications, but found it . . .
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Technology for Visionaries

Written by Nichols deCourville High school baseball can be a life-defining moment for some, but for Youngstown resident Ed Emerick, a game defined his life in an unexpected way. As the sun came down over the stadium, Ed stood in . . .
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Just Imagine Gift Gallery

As discussed in episode 2 of Kaleidoscope: The Art & Language of Inclusion we recently visited Just Imagine Gift Gallery location at 201 6th St NW, Canton, OH 44702. Just Imagine empowers individuals with developmental disabilities to unlock the creative . . .
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Group of four employees standing in front of children's toys donated to the UDS Toy & Resource Center.

Miller’s Christmas in July

As a celebration of Christmas in July, Miller's Rental and Sales, Inc. purchased and donated more than 20 toys to the UDS Toy & Resource Center! Pictured, from left to right, is Audrey Sentz, Toy & Resource Center Supervisor, Brian . . .
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A woman smiling with her guide dog. Taken at UDS Low Vision Services.
A newborn arriving three weeks before its due date is considered premature. Jessica and her twin sister, Andra, were born three months early, each weighing less than two pounds. The earlier the birth, the higher the risk that vision, hearing, . . .
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