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By Beth Ann Kimura
Pride month is bittersweet for LGBTQIA+ community. It is a time of rememberance for what occurred during the Stonewall riots and discrimation that our community has faced. It is a time to recognize the pain and limitations our community continues to face….
By Princess Porter
June 19, 1865 commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Although slavery is not discussed in history classes, being able to educate the clients about a significant historical event was exciting.
Surprisingly, Juneteenth is not as well-known as the Fourth of July…
By Beth Ann Kimura and Angela Reynolds
If it feels like there are days you are always talking about mental health with your close ones, it is most likely you are not the only one. The conversation of mental health and self-care have been at the…
The ComEd Energy Force program is the country’s first program that empowers people with developmental disabilities to teach others about solar options and energy-saving tips. The program began in 2012 with eight nonprofits with which ComEd had established relationships.
At that time, the focus was peer-to-peer…
This month, we caught up with our Disability Awareness Players. We asked them about accessibility in their communities, recent achievements and about their hobbies. Read on to learn more!
How have public places, in general, more become accessible over the years?
Brian: Over the years, public places… Read More >
We asked our participants throughout our Adult Learning Programs to reflect on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and new things that they would like to learn in 2023.
Read their responses below!
What does Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) mean to you?
Pam: Diversity means people of different…
By Martina Conley, Community Life Coordinator
Black History Month is a time to reflect on and celebrate the trials and triumphs of African Americans in the United States. We kicked off the celebration with a focus on Black hair. Pam S.B presented a lunch and learn educating…
To kick off the New Year, we asked individuals at Search a few questions related to goals and bucket list items. Read their responses below.
What are some of your goals this year?
Pam: Learn Japanese words and get a full time job
Christa: Learn to type on…
Congratulations to Pam S-B. for joining the ComEd Energy Force Ambassador program! Pam will be our 2023 ComEd Energy Ambassador here at Search.
The ComEd Energy Force Ambassador Program teaches the community about energy efficiency and solar options. Events are hosted and attended throughout the year…
This past year, we were thrilled to resume in-person trainings, continue our momentum with virtual offerings and welcome new Disability Awareness Players. As we are nearing the end of the year, we would like to pause and thank our community for their continued support as…
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