The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is a treasure trove of resources for young adults to obtain the skills necessary to earn a job. Today, I sat down with Jennifer Scilacci, Manager of Communications and Partner Engagement, to learn more about this organization. CINDY: What clientele does DVR serve? JENNIFER: We work with individuals who have…
My daughter Jillian, 17 and with a cerebral palsy diagnosis, is a runner. She runs because she gets deep satisfaction from being a member of the running community. At NTSOC, Jillian receives physical therapy twice per week with Kerry Wright. The two of them do their stretches and strengthening routines, and then they hit the…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the outstanding group therapy programs that began in 2019 were temporarily canceled. But after careful consideration and planning, we are bringing back two programs for the summer. Group therapy is an important part of the NTSOC portfolio as it combines therapeutic rehabilitation goals in a fun, social setting. These group…
A few years ago, NTSOC surveyed our community found that many families are looking for recreational activities to do with their loved ones with disabilities. This blog post is the first of many we hope to create to shed light on southern Colorado opportunities. We wanted to introduce you to Challenger Baseball, the Little League’s…