What We Can Learn From Our Hardest Struggles

I had started teaching baby sign language when he was very small and he took to it well. Since he didn’t speak, I just kept going. Eventually I decided he would need to know the ASL (American Sign Language) alphabet, not just signs, so I began drawing the hand shapes with objects he could recognize to reinforce the sounds. This series of drawings grew and started lining the walls of his bedroom.

Empowering Students With Visual Impairments: How Our Vision Team Makes Learning Possible

If you walk by our office, you will likely hear us typing away on braillers, making tactile cues, or using materials to find creative ways to adapt lessons. The students we serve have a variety of visual impairments ranging from low vision to blindness, dual sensory loss (combined hearing and visual impairments), and Cortical Visual Impairment

Why Public Broadcasting Matters—Now More Than Ever

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) has never been just another television network. Since its launch in 1969, PBS has served as a cornerstone of American culture: educating children, documenting history, amplifying local voices, and providing trusted information.

Interning at Mary Cariola : A Very Fulfilling Experience

On my first day, I noticed how committed and enthusiastic the students and staff were and more especially, the Marketing Department. They may be a small team but they definitely have a very big reach.

Take Advantage of Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period before March 31st.

You may not be familiar with the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA-OEP), which takes place from January 1 to March 31. This three-month opportunity is for individuals with a Medicare Advantage Plan, allowing them to switch to any other type of insurance product they choose, with or without drug coverage.

Growing Community Connections

As the Nurse Manager for the school program, a big part of that goal for me is ensuring that I have nurses who are scholarly and experientially prepared for the role and are ready to take on the challenges our students and families face.

Time Flies When You’re Having 75th Anniversary Fun

As we look to the remainder of this anniversary year, we focus on celebrating with our families of our students and residents, alumni from school and residences, and the unsung heroes and the heart of our agency, our staff, past and present.