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IDEA brought to you by the USDOE - bjcheung77 - 07-18-2020
For those who didn't know already, there are many programs statewide for individuals with disabilities. I have minor disabilities with reading (example: dyslexia), but it doesn't stop me from doing what I like to do. I don't even register it, as I don't even think of it as a disability, just keep on trucking...
Just reading up on some blogs and came across this one here about Joe who has Autism. A very remarkable achievement indeed for a young man like him... It's great to see young people even with disabilities realize their dreams by working hard towards them. This blog opened my eyes a bit more...
Dream the dream, work towards it, and pursue that passion of yours! Keep doing the good work you all do daily!
Blog link https://sites.ed.gov/osers/2020/06/impact-stories-joe-mcfadden/#more-3897
Website link for IDEA: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/
RE: IDEA brought to you by the USDOE - Johann - 07-20-2020
Thanks, Bryan. I read the blog and I am extremely impressed with Joe's accomplishments. The article mentioned he will be attending Montgomery College - so I looked the school up. I've long been a fan of Community Colleges. In my 40s and 50s I graduated from two, here in Canada and I think they do a great job. I was a first-generation CoCo grad and I have children and grandchildren who have gone the same route. My granddaughter has graduated from Community College and is going on to University in the fall. (Her Grandpa didn't get there until 50-odd. She's WAY ahead of the game)
Montgomery looks like a live-wire outfit. I'm sure we'll be hearing more good things about Joe. From the school site, it looks like he'll be attending online for the foreseeable, in these times. I wish him every success. An inspiring story.
RE: IDEA brought to you by the USDOE - monchevy - 07-20-2020
What an inspiring story and an impressive young man. Thanks for sharing!