Uplifting Voices - Weekly newsletter March 2023 - Issue 3

Welcome to the Uplifting Voices newsletter. This week, we are highlighting those who are setting a wonderful example by helping people with disabilities through their excellent and effective work. We will also share the creativity and passion of people with disabilities, along with a powerful quote that can make an impact on everyone's life. We hope you will enjoy reading, and we welcome any comments or feedback.

Featured article:

Rob Pyne?-?First quadriplegic elected to parliament in Australia

Rob has indeed been driven to making things better and serving his fellow man. In 1991 Rob met with an accident which resulted in him becoming a quadriplegic. He needed to reinvent himself for the workforce and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts and a Law degree. Rob spent several years as the Regional Disability Liaison Officer at James Cook University where he helped people with disabilities in their training/education journey. Next, Rob decided to serve a wider community as Councilor at Cairns Regional Council. After serving his local community for eight years, Rob ran for and was elected to represent the electorate of Cairns in the State Parliament in 2015 where he served on the Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Committee.?continue reading...

University of Iowa REACH Program: Empowering young adults with disabilities by providing tailored higher education opportunities

The University of Iowa REACH Program, which stands for Realizing Educational and Career Hopes, is a transition certificate program for college students with disabilities, such as autism, intellectual disabilities, and learning disabilities. UI REACH, which lives in the UI College of Education, provides a Big Ten college experience and empowers young adults to become independent members of the community. Coursework, campus life, and career experiences prepare students to reach their full potential. UI REACH’s core program is two-years, with an optional third year focused on building independent living skills. As a comprehensive, campus-based certificate program, UI REACH was one of the first programs of its kind at a major public university. continue reading...

Shawna Barnes:?A disabled veteran's story

No hurdles can stop Shawna from achieving her dreams. She is an inspiration to all of us. Her determination and love for art has made her one of the best ceramic artist.?continue reading...

Beautiful painting by?Tianxiang Wei ? from Shanghai, China

Quote of the week:

“Asperger’s is a real asset for preparation and development of my magic”?-?Tim Ellis, gifted magician

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