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    18Mar, 2024
    Mayor Morrell Proclaims March Disability Awareness Month in the City of Marion

    At the recent Denim and Diamonds event hosted by Carey Services on March 2, Mayor Ronald Morrell Jr. proudly proclaimed March 2024 as Disability Awareness Month in the City of Marion. This momentous occasion not only highlights the city's commitment to inclusivity but also celebrates the invaluable contributions of individuals with disabilities to our community.

    Mayor Morrell's proclamation underscores the significance of raising awareness about disabilities and promoting equal opportunities for all members of society. Through initiatives like National Disability Awareness Month, communities across the nation are encouraged to foster environments of understanding, acceptance, and accessibility.

    Mayor Morrell included this statement as part of the proclamation: “The goals, dreams, and aspiration of Carey Services, our local support organization or people with disabilities, along with the City of Marion and the State of Indiana properly include providing individuals with disabilities the opportunities and support to make informed choices and decisions; live in homes and communities where such individuals can exercise their full rights and responsibilities as citizens pursue meaningful and productive lives; contribute to their family, community, state and national and achieve full inclusion in the City of Marion and the society.”

    "We are honored Mayor Morrell is officially recognizing March as National Disability Awareness Month in Marion," stated Jim Allbaugh, president/CEO of Carey Services. "It is imperative that we continue to advocate for the rights and inclusion of individuals with disabilities, ensuring that they are valued members of our community and have access to the resources they need to thrive."

    Carey Services, a leading organization dedicated to “Turning abilities into opportunities” for individuals with disabilities and children in early childhood education, hosted the Denim and Diamonds event, providing a platform for Mayor Morrell to make this significant proclamation. The event served as a reminder of the importance of supporting organizations that champion the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities.

    As Disability Awareness Month unfolds, the citizens of the City of Marion are encouraged to participate in events and activities that promote education, understanding, and empathy towards individuals with disabilities. By working together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive community for everyone.

    8Mar, 2024
    Carey Services Honors Grant County Special Education Cooperative with Community Partner Award

    Carey Services is pleased to announce that the Grant County Special Education Cooperative has been honored with the prestigious Community Partner Award at the annual Denim and Diamonds event held on March 2, 2024. The Community Partner Award recognizes outstanding collaboration and support from a person or organization in furthering the mission and vision of Carey Services to make substantial positive impacts and highlights the fact that we are better together. This year, the Grant County Special Education Cooperative was recognized for their invaluable partnership in the concept and curriculum development of the eMPower Academy at Carey Services. The team’s perspective of how Carey Services would need to gear services to meet a younger audience of people with disabilities and their families has been, and continues to be, a key to Carey Services success in “Turning abilities into opportunities.”

    The eMPower Academy at Carey Services provides career and life skills training for individuals with disabilities. Through their collaboration with the Grant County Special Education Cooperative, Carey Services has been able to enhance and tailor its curriculum to better meet the unique needs of its program participants.

    “We are incredibly grateful for the partnership and collaboration we have with the Grant County Special Education Cooperative,” said Jim Allbaugh, president/CEO of Carey Services. “Their expertise and dedication to serving individuals with disabilities have greatly enriched the programs and services we offer at Carey Services. This award is a testament to the impactful work we can achieve when we come together as a community.”

    Lisa Graham, executive director of the Grant County Special Education Cooperative noted, “We are honored to partner with Carey Services to ensure that our current students have state-of-the-art opportunities to learn and grow as they become adults, living and working in our local community.”

    The Denim and Diamonds event, where the award was presented, is an annual fundraising gala hosted by Carey Services to support its programs and services for individuals with disabilities and those served in early childhood education. The event brings together community leaders, supporters, and advocates to celebrate achievements and raise awareness about the importance of inclusion and empowerment.

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