STARability Foundation

How are we all doing post-Milton? STARability and event chairs Meg Hardt, Tyler Hardt & Finn ready to bring our community together NEXT Saturday for some fun! Comment below with an emoji of how you're feeling and we'll share a coupon code for a discount. Register now to join the 330+ participants on Oct. 19 at Paradise Coast Sports Complex.

It’s been wonderful bringing in every third grade student from Collier County for our Young Person’s Concert: The Conductor’s Spellbook by Paul Dooley! This morning our community is enjoying a Family-Friendly and Sensory-Friendly performance, as well. Our friends at STARability Foundation helped us prepare for our first ever Sensory-Friendly performance. Thank you to The Naples Philharmonic new Associate Conductor, Manuel López-Gómez and our musicians for bringing this to life over the course of 28 performances. This is one example of how Artis—Naples values our work in education and the relationships in our community!

Our first #WorkWednesday of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) finds our STARs at one of our valued vocational partnership sites for training and inclusive employment - Germain Toyota and Germain Lincoln of Naples. Germain began providing vocational training to our Trailblazer Academy participants in the summer of 2023. Now, not one, not two, but THREE participants have acquired part-time, paid positions in various departments with the support of our Career Services team. The Germain Automotive Group has a long-standing commitment to positive workplace culture and community involvement by supporting our annual special events. Read more about Germain’s success story. Link in the comments below! #InclusionWorksHere #DEAM2024 #DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveEmployment #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth

It's October which means we're steps closer to our family- and dog-friendly all inclusive 7th Annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K presented by Inspired Closets SWFL on Oct. 19! REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/d2nj4PSS

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and we're kicking off the month with a recent STAR Award! Last month, STARability presented a STAR Award to Paragon Theaters, one of our dedicated vocational partners. The award was presented to Latrelle Day, the theater’s manager, and his team by employee and STARability participant Meghan E. The award recognizes local businesses that employ STARability participants, including those enrolled in the Trailblazer Academy, a community-based program focused on providing vocational training, life skill development and recreational experiences for people with IDD. Continue reading on our blog: https://lnkd.in/e3hQs9am Contact STARability's Career Services team today to see how our STARs can help your business tomorrow!

It's October which means we're steps closer to STARability's 7th Annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K presented by Inspired Closets SWFL on Oct. 19! ?? Register today: https://lnkd.in/ehxbH5Pi

Mark your calendars... for the launch of ours! ??? A 2025 calendar makes the perfect holiday gift for your clients or staff. Support STARability Foundation with your corporate (or personal) gift this season by ordering through our?STAR Studio & Artisan Gifts. This year's coastal "STAR Fish" calendar showcases 12 incredible?STAR artists?and celebrates the Gulf life we all love. Its pretty gold stand and whimsical art are sure to brighten any desk it swims to; yours included! ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? SAVE 10%, PRE-ORDER NOW: https://lnkd.in/eVCR4TnW ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? SPECS 8.5” x 5.5” with a linen finish $25 each - includes stand Wholesale pricing available at quantities of 24+ Part of STARability's Social Enterprise program, STAR Studio & Artisan Gifts provides an inclusive environment for more than 75 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to receive vocational training, paid employment and recreational art programming. Shop their beautiful products on-site, online or through a growing number of retailers and community partners and at numerous community events. All proceeds benefit STARability’s life-transforming programs and services.

A first for STARability Foundation’s 7th Annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K… a Grand Marshal duo! ???? Sammy Callari and STAR participant Parker S. will be bringing the energy on Saturday, Oct. 19 – join us! ??: https://lnkd.in/ehxbH5Pi

We’re excited to announce that O-A-K is participating in STARability’s 7th Annual Run, Walk, & Roll event on October 19th! ??♀? We’re forming a team to support this amazing cause, and we’d love for you to join us. ?? Join our team: https://lnkd.in/d2nj4PSS Can’t make it in person? You can still make an impact by donating! A special thanks to Melanie Miller, who is generously matching donations up to $500! Let’s come together to support STARability Foundation and help make a difference in our community. Every step and every donation counts! #OAKGivesBack #STARability #RunWalkRoll #CommunityImpact

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