Making a Difference Magazine

Talent and Jobs Are Building Stronger Communities

Talent and Jobs Are Building Stronger Communities
By Jennifer Bosk Grassroots efforts are building stronger communities in both Macon and Lawrenceville by showcasing the talents and work skills of people with disabilities. These successful efforts are promoting awareness, changing attitudes and encouraging inclusion among everyday citizens –...

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Real Communities Spotlight: Forsyth Farmers' Market

Real Communities Spotlight: Forsyth Farmers' Market
On any Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM at the south end of Forsyth Park on Park Avenue in Savannah, the Forsyth Farmers’ Market (FFM) sells a wide array of fresh vegetables, fruits, breads, meats and cheeses while educating patrons on proper food preparation and cooking. The mission of the market is...

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Back to School with IPSE 

Back to School with IPSE 
by RJ Moshay Across the country, families and friends extended well wishes and celebrated recent graduates from preschool to PhDs. Social media posts were chock full of videos and photos of smiling graduates in traditional cap and gown attire, flanked by proud loved ones, teachers and mentors....

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Expert Update: IPSE Grows across the Nation

Expert Update: IPSE Grows across the Nation
By Cate Weir, M.Ed. The historical growth of inclusive post-secondary education (IPSE) options nationally has been slow, but a grassroots effort has led the way since the late 1990s. Before the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, IPSE programs were started by a mom or a dad who wanted a...

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