“When I started here, I met a veteran who was 100 percent disabled. About 80 percent of his disability was PTSD. Doctors had told him that his injuries and mental issues were so severe that he shouldn’t expect to be successful in school. Nobody really … Continue readingCenter offers guidance for military veterans
“I’m originally from Egypt. But ever since I was a kid, I was a big fan of American movies. My dream was always to come here one day. “When I was in my mid-20s, I had my bachelor’s degree in accounting but the job market … Continue readingEgypt native gladly serves his new country
“I’m going to college for computer science, but I make music in my free time. “When I was a sophomore in high school I just got bored one day, so I found the software online and started creating beats. They’re mostly hip-hop, R&B and rap. … Continue readingBeats creator dreams of making it big one day
Divya Singh is an 18-year-old Indian American who is in her senior year at IMPACT Early College High School. Her parents emigrated from India about two years before she was born. Divya discusses what it was like learning to fit in to school socially, and … Continue readingStudent finds balance in Indian, American cultures
“I’m a senior at IMPACT Early College High School. I’ll be graduating in June with my high school diploma and my associate’s degree from Lee College. I’m interested in studying chemical engineering. For the past couple of years, I’ve been taking a lot of upper … Continue reading‘I feel like I’m more than just my grades’
“Right before Adam turned 2, that’s when we found out he was autistic. There definitely were signs. Because he was our only child, some of the signs I probably didn’t recognize as early as I should have or could have. “David and I were a … Continue readingLife on the road helped coach’s autistic son
“Early on, my dad was a route driver for Faust Distributing. He delivered Falstaff beer before they changed to Miller. He worked there for years. But then he had a stroke, and he just couldn’t do that work anymore. “So he went to work for … Continue readingDale Carnegie courses help turn around attitude
“I got my first job when I was 4 years old. I delivered eggs for a penny a dozen. While growing up, I had a newspaper route. I was a caddy for two summers. I worked at a big department store. I worked at a … Continue readingMom gets the credit for his strong work ethic
“I’m an angler education area chief for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. On weekends, I teach kids how to fish. “We had this land out on the river, and I turned it into a little private park. Church groups bring kids who don’t have … Continue readingIn his spare time, he’s teaching kids how to fish
“If I could change one thing, it would be some people’s attitude toward the disabled. “I don’t think you should put a limit on a disabled person based on what you believe he or she can do. Each person is different. Some have great expectations … Continue readingBeing disabled doesn’t take away independence