It’s the best thing ever! Twice a week, two-year-old Liam “plays” on the computer with his Noble/Kids Only therapists through First Steps early intervention. Developmental Therapist Kacey Eickhoff and Occupational Therapist Michaela Wadsworth coordinate their efforts with Liam to maximize the impact of both therapies. Remote early intervention therapies (provided through telehealth) ensure that everyone … Read More »
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Noble Needs You This #GivingTuesdayNow
It’s finally here: #GivingTuesdayNow. This global day of giving and unity is taking place today, May 5, 2020, as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. For you, it’s an opportunity to ensure that the 3,400+ kids and adults with disabilities we serve each year continue to #DreamItLiveIt all year long. No gift … Read More »
Maintaining a (Social) Distance at Work
It’s been a great week for six individuals in Employment Services as they’ve returned to work. Masks (sewn and donated by talented volunteers), temperature checks at the door and plenty of social distance between each other kick off our day. However, they are just a small price to pay in order to get out of … Read More »
Latest (Noble) Fashion Craze
The latest fashion craze to hit the runway: #COVID-19 face masks that protect (although not quite N95 level) while making a statement. Diane Gann has been with Noble for over 32 years, holding a number of positions along the way. When she’s not helping people with disabilities live their best lives, a favorite hobby is sewing. Each year, … Read More »
Finding Moments of Zen in the Garden
Gardening can be extremely therapeutic, as Sarah discovered when she and her two Community Living housemates spent a sunny afternoon enjoying a picnic lunch before planting a few flowers, herbs and vegetables in our Giving Sum Garden. Paved paths and raised planting beds accommodate wheelchairs, while lots of space allow plenty of social distancing. Despite COVID-19, Noble … Read More »
Look! My Therapists Are On TV!
For two-year-old Reina, the best part of her weekly First Steps Early Intervention therapies during COVID-19 isn’t just that she gets to keep seeing her friends, Occupational Therapist Laura-Jean Page and Physical Therapist Kristen Quigley. Of course, they’re always fun, but now there’s something even cooler: They’re on TV! At least that’s what it looks … Read More »
Freshly Baked Muffins Are The Best
Taylor knows her way around the kitchen, and doesn’t mind passing along some helpful advice: “Wash your hands before preparing anything and be careful when using an oven.” While she used to be nervous in the kitchen, she now loves cooking and baking. The menu on Sunday morning? Freshly baked blueberry muffins. Her sister Ally … Read More »
Kyle Always Brings Out The Best In Others
By his first birthday, parents John and Jennifer knew that Kyle was experiencing developmental delays. While blood tests showed that his 10th chromosome was incomplete, no one could predict what his future would hold. Noble’s First Steps Early Intervention Therapies helped Kyle gain new skills, while our family-centered approach helped his family maximize learning opportunities … Read More »
Working Hard For Our Community
No question about it: Ross is a hard worker. Almost every day of the week, he takes IndyGo to his job at the FedEx Airport Hub. Once there, he wastes no time getting down to business. After all, his part of the team is charged with sanitizing every imaginable surface to ensure the safety of … Read More »
Connect With Others With Disabilities Through ZOOM
RespectAbility is holding COVID-19 Disability Community Gatherings as part of an interactive ZOOM series. Each ZOOM Meeting features expert self-advocates as facilitators and provides opportunities for you to establish: Community connectivity during isolation Time to learn from one another and share resources and A pipeline to action-based solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Want to hear, learn … Read More »