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LIFEROOTS GROUNDSKEEPING SERVICES: TRANSFORMING YARDS … WHILE TRANSFORMING LIVES OF THOSE WITH DISABILITIES!
Our Groundskeeping/Grounds Maintenance Services program continues to grow and expand at LifeWORKS. In addition to offering people with disabilities opportunities for meaningful employment within the community, our Groundskeeping/Grounds Maintenance Services program provides people with dedicated workers committed to a job well done – and benefits all involved. Through this program, building managers, property owners and…
Read MoreDEMYSTIFYING THE EARLY INTERVENTION EVALUATION PROCESS
The first three years of a child’s life is packed with developmental milestones. While all kids learn and grow at their own pace, some may continue to struggle with certain skills. That’s where early intervention (EI) comes in: a process that is meant to assess toddlers’ abilities and help them catch up in their development.…
Read MoreCORONA TOOLS GRANT
Congratulations to our grounds keeping department on being selected as one of the 2020 Corona Cares grant recipients. Corona Cares supports organizations by donating the tools they need to maintain gardens and landscapes throughout the country. LifeROOTS received $1,000 in brand new tools to help assist in their day-to-day work.
Read MoreFIVE REALISTIC SELF-CARE TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS
LifeROOTS’ pediatric therapists work with the parents of children with developmental differences every day. We know first-hand the exceptional strength, perseverance, and resourcefulness parents need to care for their families. Parenting can be stressful under the best of circumstances, but parents of children with developmental differences are especially susceptible to stress and fatigue. Caring for a…
Read MoreWAYS TO CREATE AN ACCESSIBLE WORKPLACE IN 2021
Inclusion means more than just hiring people with disabilities. It means truly doing everything you can to ensure success. One of the most important ways to support individuals with disabilities is an accessible workplace. This shows how much you value your employees, and removes barriers that may be preventing their success. Here are five ways…
Read MoreLIFEROOTS DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTS MATTHEW MOLINA DISCUSSES THE BENEFITS OF HIRING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
LifeROOTS Director of Contracts Matthew Molina discusses the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities and how the organization’s programs can help people with disabilities secure employment in the community. LifeROOTS is an Albuquerque-based nonprofit that provides the community with a broad range of programs and services for children and adults with developmental, physical, and behavioral…
Read MoreWHY BUSINESSES SHOULD HIRE MORE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Employees with disabilities have traditionally been underrepresented in or excluded from the workforce – but that’s beginning to change. The 1990 signing of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) opened the doors for workplace inclusion. Still, the last decade has seen an increase in activism surrounding fair representation for people with disabilities in the workforce. According to…
Read MoreLIFEROOTS CUSTODIAL/JANITORIAL SERVICES CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS ADHERE TO NEW CLEANING PROTOCOLS
During this very difficult time for both our region and local businesses, the LifeROOTS Business Contracts Division is not only fully operational – but is growing, as our government contracts need additional cleaning services and have turned to LifeROOTS to help implement new cleaning protocols. In fact, we are pleased that we were recently able…
Read MoreHOW PEDIATRIC SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY CAN IMPROVE YOUR CHILD’S COMMUNICATION ABILITIES
Pediatric speech-language pathologists will work with children and teens to help them communicate more effectively by honing their verbal and non-verbal communication skills. They work closely with families to assess each child’s strengths and needs, and will develop an individualized treatment plan which can be used through early intervention, in school, or at home. While every…
Read MoreHOW TO PLAN FOR YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD’S FUTURE
June is a time of transition for many families. From children starting summer programs to moving to the next grades or graduating, the future seems to be on every parent’s mind. But for families with special needs children, trying to plan ahead may lead to more confusion and uncertainty than it does joy and excitement.…
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