Positive Press

This week’s edition of Positive Press  has a personal connection. Julie Locke, the woman in the first story, is the mother of Dax Locke, who I’ve written about in several previous blog posts here. Dax is still making a huge impact on this world, years after his death.

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Mom helps other families following son’s death

http://goo.gl/IImbMh
Strive works to expand employment opportunities for those with developmental disabilities

http://goo.gl/wtsHvi
How one teenager thought outside of the shoe box

Positive Press

(I included twice the normal amount of stories this week to make up for last Friday’s absence. Have a great day!)

http://goo.gl/wFmCXG
Tim Tebow ‘Motivate Me Monday’ – Deven Jackson

http://goo.gl/InR7fW
A simple act of kindness in an otherwise crazy world becomes a teaching moment

http://goo.gl/Z0qwzX
The Chemo Took His Hair, But His Hat Made Him Brave

http://goo.gl/9UHxJ9
Grocery store ‘pay it forward ‘ will be passed along

http://goo.gl/eq6Pr3
Local Hero Myra Curiel Helps Aging Out Foster Youth with Move-in Kits

http://goo.gl/kvVJyW
CPSB library offers special technology for students with disabilities

IDOT’s Student Professionals with Disabilities Program

Student Professionals with Disabilities is a unique program that is giving people the opportunity to work and contribute to society.

Take a look at this short video:

 

Nick is doing a great job for the Illinois Department of Transportation and he’s not the only one in the program who is succeeding in the workplace as a result of being a part of it.

I’m glad I had the chance to learn more about this program while I produced this video. It’s really cool to see people reaching their full potential in life. Keep up the good work, Nick.