ABILITY News – July 2017

My Dream Job

BRIXX Woodfire Pizza is not just a restaurant where you can find delicious pizzas. They are making a true difference in the community by providing meaningful employment to adults with disabilities. Learn more about their culture of compassion and inclusion and how one man is realizing his dream of not only landing a job, but being part of a team here.

Don’t Miss Summer’s Coolest Event – August 24

Save the date and plan on joining us for Summer’s coolest event – Vino & Van Gogh presented by Zuriel Technology Group. A new venue – BridgeStreet Gallery and Loft – will be home to this unique event complete with wine tastings, art, delicious food, silent & live auctions, & live jazz. We’ve added some fun new surprises this year. Get there early to join in the festivities. Click here to reserve your tickets today!

Ask the Expert – Surviving the Transition to Kindergarten

Are you facing a season of transition? Sandra Dudley, who has more than 30 years experience as a Special Education Consultant, provided these tips last year and they were too good not to share again as so many children are in the process of transitioning to new schools with new environments, teachers and friends. Click here to learn how you can help your child thrive in a new setting.

Never Before in Birmingham – Purchase Your Tickets Here

The Lyric Theatre will be home to United Ability’s inaugural Journey of Hope event. Honoring longtime United Ability champion, Ronne Hess, guests will be mesmerized with a one-night-only feature performance by world class Catapult Entertainment. Proceeds will support the advancement of medicine, technology, and therapies for children and adults living with disabilities. Click here to learn more and purchase your tickets today!

In Case You Missed It: Celebration Goes Viral

While sporting flag themed shirts they made during art classes, participants from our LINCPoint Adult Day Program celebrated the 4th of July early with an active day of line dancing and a Pickleball tournament. Click here to see what 7000 others already viewed!

Residents Honor Dr. Charlie Law

The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residents at UAB honored Dr. Law with the Samuel L. Stover, M.D. Excellence in Teaching Award. Learn more about United Ability’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Charlie Law and the Ability Clinic here. With your help more than 1,410 children and adults received medical services last year through our Ability Clinic.

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